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The Impact of Cyberloafing on Employees’ Work Performance: A study of employees in ABC Company with reference to the Telecommunication Industry
(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Fonseka, K. W. N. R.; Wanigasekara, W. M. S. K.
This study focuses on the impact of cyberloafing on employees’ work performance of ABC Company with reference to the telecommunication industry. 192 employees from all grades were selected and the primary data were collected using a standard questionnaire covering the independent variable and 3 dimensions of the dependent variable of employees’ work performance, namely, task performance, contextual performance and counterproductive work behaviour. The data was analyzed using SPSS Software. The results indicate that there is no significant relationship between cyberloafing and task performance and contextual performance but a relationship does exist between cyberloafing and counterproductive work behaviour.Ultimately the study found that there is a significant relationship between cyberloafing and employees’ work performance of ABC Company with reference to the telecommunications industry.
Impact of Employee Job Satisfaction on Employee Job Performance: A Study on Middle Management Level Employees in Abans Finance PLC, Sri Lanka
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Jayasekara, A. K. W.; Wanigasekara, W. M. S. K.
Human resource is the most asset in order to achieve a competitive advantage of an organization. Therefore, this study investigates employee job performance and related factors deeply. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between extrinsic and intrinsic job satisfaction on employee job performance in Abans Finance PLC. The study was conducted among a sample of 185 middle management level employees who are working in Abans Finance PLC in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Data analysis was conducted by using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) with the aid of statistical techniques such as mean, and correlation analysis. Findings revealed that there is a positive relationship between extrinsic & intrinsic job satisfaction and employee performance. As a limitation, this study focused on a few dimensions and future researchers can use different work outcomes such as flexibility, work-life balance, as independent variables.
Impact of Financial Rewards towards Employee Engagement: A Study of Middle Management and Executive Level Employees in Abans Finance Plc
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Jinadara, W. D. R.; Wanigasekara, W. M. S. K.
Retaining highly skilled employees at an organization is evidently a challenging task for management. Therefore, the objective of this research is to identify the impact of financial rewards on employee engagement in the workplace. In addition, this study intends to contribute to filling the knowledge gap by looking into the relationship between financial rewards and intellectual engagement, social engagement, and affective engagement. Although very few studies have examined the impact of financial rewards and employee engagement in the Sri Lankan context, especially in the non-banking financial industry and in executive and managerial positions. This study explored the influence of those variables among operational-level employees who work in an Abans Finance PLC in Sri Lanka. This research was conducted using a survey research strategy and quantitative research method. Operational-level employees of Abans Finance PLC were chosen as the population of the study. A simple random sampling technique was used to select the sample size based on the Morgan table. The sample size was 190. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) was used for data analysis. Correlation and regression were used to analyze data. The results indicate that financial rewards have significant direct effects on intellectual engagement, social engagement, and affective engagement are not significantly impact Abans Finance PLC.
Impact of Online Learning on Well-Being of Undergraduates: with reference to Management Faculty Undergraduates in University of Kelaniya
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Jayarathna, M. G. W.; Wanigasekara, W. M. S. K.
The purpose of this study was to identify the impact of online learning on well-being of undergraduate in university of Kelaniya. In addition, this study intends to contribute to fill the knowledge gap by investigating impact of online learning on both mental well-being and physical well-being. There were very few studies have examined these impacts with online learning and well-being in the Sri Lankan context, especially in the education industry. This research was conducted using survey research strategy and management faculty undergraduate were chosen as the population of the study. Simple Random sampling technique was used to calculate the sample and sample size was 212 undergraduates. Data collection was done through a self-administered questionnaire. Statistical package for social science (SPSS), version 25.0 was used as tool for data analysis and both, descriptive and inferential statistics namely correlation and regression were used to analyzed data. The results indicates that online learning has significant impact on mental and physical well-being.
Impact of Perceived Supervisor Support and Perceived Co-Worker Support on Employee Job Performance with Special Reference to University Interns: The Mediating Role of Employee Engagement
(Faculty of Computing and Technology, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Jayasekara, S. A. Y. S.; Wanigasekara, W. M. S. K.
University undergraduates are those who will lead to future leadership positions or higher career positions in the business world. Their career life begins with internships. The main purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of perceived co-worker support and perceived supervisor support on university interns job performance. Further, this study was desired to identify the mediating effect of employee engagement. The morgan table was used to identify the sample size and accordingly sample size was 212 undergraduates. Random sampling method was employed to select the sample. The number of undergraduates who responded was 202 among 212 sample. A structured questionnaire was used to obtain primary data. The study was conducted among management faculty undergraduates in University of Kelaniya. Descriptive statistics, correlations analysis, regression analysis, and Sobel analysis are applied to analyze data. Findings revealed that there is a significant positive impact of perceived co-worker support & perceived supervisor support on university intern’s job performance. Also, it revealed that employee engagement has a partial mediating effect. Further, Findings of this study support to organizations to get strategic steps to increase performance level of university inters.
Impact of Social Networking Content on Perception of Employee Branding: A Study of Managerial Level Employees in Insurance Industry
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Jayaweera, L. P. R. A.; Wanigasekara, W. M. S. K.
The purpose of this research was to identify the impact of social networking content on perception of employee branding. In addition to that, this study intends to contribute to fill the knowledge gap by investigating impacts of entertaining content, informative content, and interactive content on employee branding. Even though the employee branding practices are growing, academic research on this topic is limited. There is no any considerable research in the areas of relevance of impact of social networking content on perception of employee branding in Sri Lanka. This study chosen managerial level employees who work in an insurance industry as the population of the study. This research was conducted using survey research strategy. Simple sampling technique was used to select the sample and sample size was 130. Data collection was done through a self-administered questionnaire. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), version 25.0 was used as tool for data analysis and both descriptive and inferential statistics, namely correlation and regression were used to analyzed data. The results indicate entertaining content and informative content moderately impact on employee branding and interactive content has the highest impact on employee branding.
Impact of Work Stress on Employee Performance of Operational Level Employees in A Leading Supermarket Chain in Colombo, Sri Lanka: Moderating Effect of Gender
(Center for Heritage Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Jayasinghe, Y. C. S. K.; Wanigasekara, W. M. S. K.
The purpose of this research is to identify the impact of Work Stress on Employee Performance. In addition to that, this study intends to contribute to fill the knowledge gap by looking into the relation between Work Stress and Employee Performance. Although the between Work Stress and Employee Performance established in literature, very few studies have examined these with Work Stress in the Sri Lankan context, especially in the supermarket industry. This study explored the relationship and examined the influence of those variables among operational level employees who work in a leading supermarket chain in Colombo, Sri Lanka. This research is a deductive (theory –testing) research. This research was conducted using survey research strategy and quantitative research method. Operational level employees of a leading supermarket chain in Colombo, Sri Lanka were chosen as the population of the study. Simple random sampling technique was used to calculate the sample size. Accordingly, sample size was 226 observations and used primary data as data source, data collection was done through a well-established questionnaire. A Google form was created and distributed to collect data using both Languages, Sinhala and English. The number of employees who responded was 222 among 226 employees. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), version 23.0 was used as tool for data analysis and both descriptive and inferential statistics, namely correlation and regression were used to analyzed data. The results indicate that Work Stress has significant negative effect on Employee Performance. As same as gender significantly moderates the relationship between work stress and employee performance.
Impact of Work-life Balance on Happiness with Mediating Effect of Work Stress: Evidence from Hotline Maintenance Employees Related to Power Sector Organizations in Sri Lanka
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023) Kankanamge, D. R. H.; Wanigasekara, W. M. S. K.
Maintaining hotlines is crucial to employees who works in power sector organizations. This research study therefore aimed to investigate the empirical gap related to work-life balance and happiness of hotline maintenance workers with mediating effect of their work stress. Based on survey research design, we collected data from 235 employees using a questionnaire and analyzed. Study results indicate that work-life balance positively impacts on employee happiness and negatively impact on work stress. Further, work stress has a negative impact on employee happiness. Finally, the results revealed that work stress negatively mediates the relationship between work-life balance and happiness of hotline maintenance workers. The findings provide employees of power sector organizations with valuable recommendations and directions on managing employee work-life balance, happiness, and work stress.
Work Culture and Employee Well-Being: Mediating Effect of Work-life Balance
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2023) Peiris, D. P. M. S. M.; Wanigasekara, W. M. S. K.
Globally, firms’ top priorities now include improving workplace cultures and putting a strong emphasis on employee well-being. Previous research suggests that improving workplace cultures can impact employee well-being. However, less studies have been conducted on whether work-life balance (WLB) mediates the relationship between workplace culture (temporal flexibility, operational flexibility, and supervisor support) and employee well-being. Drawing on the importance, the study’s main objective was to investigate the mediating effects of WLB on the relationship between workplace culture and employee well-being. The study is a quantitative and survey method was used to collect data from middle-level employees at private banks, and the sample includes 130 employees of private banks in the Puttalam District. Linear regression was used to measure the direct effects of the hypothesized relationships. The Sobel test and Baron & Kenny mediation analysis were used to measure the indirect effects of the hypothesized relationship. The results show that WLB partially mediates the relationship between temporal flexibility, operational flexibility, and employees' well-being. While WLB fully mediates the relationship between supervisor support and employees' well-being. So, it is recommended for managers to build a culture in line with the WLB of employees, mainly by providing WLB policies that will ultimately enhance the general welfare.