5th Student Symposium - 2018

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    The Impact of Job Resources and Personal Resources on Work Engagement in Apparel Sector in Gampaha District in Sri Lanka
    (5th HRM Student Research Symposium 2018, Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018) Wijesundara, G. A. D. S.; Thisera, T. J. R.
    In recent years, work engagement becomes a hot topic in the business world especially in the apparel sector. The present study investigates the impact of job resources (i.e., job autonomy supervisory support, reward and recognition) and personal resources (i.e., self-efficacy and optimism) on work engagement in the apparel sector managerial level employees in Sri Lanka. A standard questionnaire was used to gather data from the managerial level employees in apparel companies located in Gampaha District in Sri Lanka. Hypothesized model was tested using simple linear regression. Results indicated that there is a positive impact of job resources and personal resources on work engagement. Further, this research enhances the empirical knowledge regarding the work engagement, job resources and personal resources in Sri Lankan context
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    The Impact of Quality Antecedents of Information System on End-User Satisfaction with special reference to Hirdaramani Industries (Pvt) Limited, Kuruwita
    (5th HRM Student Research Symposium 2018, Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018) Wijesinghe, S. A. D. D. S.; Thisera, T. J. R.
    The present study attempts to identify the impact of quality antecedents (i.e., Information Quality, System Quality and Service Quality) on End-User Satisfaction of Information System with special reference to Hirdaramani Industries (Pvt) Ltd in Kuruwita using executive level employees. This study was quantitative and cross sectional. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire from all executive level employees attached to Hirdaramani Industries (pvt) Ltd, Kuruwita. Correlation and Regression analysis were used as analytical tools. Findings revealed that Information Quality, System Quality and Service Quality have positive impact on End-User Satisfaction of Information System. The study contributes to the theory enhancement on quality antecedents of Information System and End-User Satisfaction and the study provides practical implications for managers who deal with the Information System
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    The Factors Influencing the Career Choice of Final Year Undergraduates
    (5th HRM Student Research Symposium 2018, Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018) Wijerathna, K. G. M. S. A.; Thisera, T. J. R.
    This study attempts to investigate the factors influencing the career choice of final year undergraduates of University of Kelaniya. Accordingly, study investigates the impact of parental influence and career aspirations on career choice of undergraduates. Survey data were collected from 97 final year undergraduates attached to the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies in University of Kelaniya using a self-administered questionnaire. Regression analysis was used to test the hypothesized model of the study. The study revealed that there is a positive impact of parental influence and career aspirations on career choice of undergraduates. It is important to choose the right career that is match with the personal interests, attitudes and own skills and abilities. Then it will aid to the self-development as well as the organizational development. So, when choosing the appropriate career, an undergraduate should concentrate on the factors that are influencing their choice
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    The Impact of Procrastination at Work on Employee Work Performance with special reference to Managerial Employees of MAS Holdings (Pvt) Limited, Sri Lanka
    (5th HRM Student Research Symposium 2018, Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2018) Wijenayake, V. R.; Thisera, T. J. R.
    Procrastination at work and employee work performance are decisive elements of any organization even though there is a limited research attention given on procrastination and its outcomes of managerial employees. This study examines the impact of procrastination at work and employee work performance with special reference to managerial employees. The quantitative study design was used and data were collected through an online survey. The final sample was 102 managerial employees of MAS Holdings (Pvt) Limited, Sri Lanka. The hypothesized model was tested using simple linear regression analysis. Results showed a negative relationship between procrastination at work on employee work performance of managerial employees, and thus to improve performance managers ought not to delay work. Further, where no research on procrastination has been conducted in the Sri Lankan context, this research supplements the literature on work procrastination by particularly studying a managerial employee sample and indicating the requirement of studying its implications on other professions