11th HRM Student Research Symposium 2024
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Item THE IMPACT OF TELEWORKING ON WORK-LIFE BALANCE: A STUDY ON WOMEN EMPLOYEES IN COLOMBO DISTRICT PRIVATE BANKS, SRI LANKA(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Jayawickrama, T.D.S.; Harshani, M.D.R.This study aims to examine the impact of teleworking on work-life balance with the mediating effect of work stress of women employees in Colombo district private banks, Sri Lanka. Initially, many employees, especially female employees, were very eager for the work-from-home policy, since it helped them to carry out their office work while attending to household responsibilities. In the Sri Lankan context, there is a significant empirical and knowledge gap with respect to the impact of teleworking on the work-life balance of women employed in the banking industry. The banking sector, which is considered one of the most dynamic industries in Sri Lanka, has been selected to conduct the analysis. The study was conducted by considering three licensed commercial banks in the Colombo district of Sri Lanka. This study was conducted with a quantitative nature. The study collected primary data from a sample of 132 respondents through a structured questionnaire, which included questions on teleworking, work stress, and work-life balance. The collected data was used for descriptive analysis, simple regression analysis, and mediating analysis using SPSS software. All the constructs were valid, reliable, and fit with the research model. The impact of teleworking on work stress and work-life balance is significantly mediated. Finally, the study's results confirmed that teleworking positively impacts work-life balance as well as teleworking and work stress have a significant influence, either directly or indirectly, on the work-life balance of women employees in private banks in Sri Lanka. The present study's implications, limits, and future courses are also examined.Item JUSTICE ON BRAIN DRAIN: THE ROLE OF PERCEIVED ORGANIZATIONAL JUSTICE ON TALENT MIGRATION INTENTION OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS IN BADULLA DISTRICT IN SRI LANKA(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Wickramasooriya, R.N.M.A.U.; Harshani, M.D.R.The traditional idea of migratory intention in the healthcare sector has been thoroughly studied in existing literature; however, there has been little emphasis paid to the role of perceived organizational justice as a determining factor, particularly among nurses in Sri Lanka. To address this gap, the current study investigates the impact of perceived organizational justice on nurses' migration intentions in the health industry. The primary aim of this study was to explore the relationship between perceived organizational justice and the talent migration intentions of nurses working in government hospitals in the Badulla district. The study focused exclusively on quantitative data, gathered through structured surveys administered to nurses in government hospitals in the Badulla district. The quantitative approach was chosen to provide a broad, generalizable analysis of the factors influencing migration intentions. The study focuses on three large hospitals in the Badulla District: Provincial General Hospital Badulla, General Hospital Welimada, and General Hospital Mahiyanganaya, with a total of 1,169 nurses. Simple random sampling was used to select the sample whereas Morgan table was used to determine the sample size. Primary data were collected by adopted standard measurement scales via printed questionnaire. Data analysis was done with the support of SPSS and Excel by employing Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and the multivariate techniques of hypotheses testing. The study found that perceived organizational justice which includes distributive, procedural, interpersonal, and informational dimensions had a statistically significant impact on nurses' migration intentions. The findings highlight the critical relevance of creating a fair and equal corporate climate in order to retain healthcare professionals. The report concludes with concrete recommendations for hospital administrators and policymakers to employ justice-focused measures to reduce brain drain and improve workforce stability in Sri Lanka's healthcare industry.Item THE IMPACT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE; SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THE FAST-FOOD MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY IN WESTERN PROVINCE, SRI LANKA(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Wimalasuriya, W.A.S.D.; Harshani, M.D.R.The purpose of this research is to identify impact of psychology safety on employee performance in fast-food manufacturing industry in western province. In addition to that, this study intends to contribute to filling the empirical gap related to the impact of psychological safety on employee performance in the fast-food manufacturing industry. There is a less research context in fast food manufacturing in Sri Lanka. The convince sampling method will be used in selecting respondents for the study. The researcher collected data from 144 executive level and above staff employees in the fast-food manufacturing industry through a questionnaire. In the data analysis, the researcher employed SPSS software. Simple linear regression and multiple linear regression analysis methods were used in data analysis to achieve the research objectives. According to the research, the results indicate that psychological safety and knowledge sharing have a positive relationship with employee performance. The researcher provided several implications based on the study's results. Also, the study cleared the path for future research areas on psychological safety and employee performance.Item IMPACT OF PATERNALISTIC LEADERSHIP ON EMPLOYEE SILENCE: A STUDY OF, EXECUTIVE LEVEL EMPLOYEES IN LEADING TIRE MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN SRI LANKA(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Kaumini, V.P.T.; Harshani, M.D.R.More studies have been done on the concept of ‘Paternalistic leadership’ and its impact on employee behavior. There appears to be some research on how this particular leadership style affects employee silence behavior. Especially the silence behavior and emotions of executive-level employees. To fill this gap, the present study examines how paternalistic leadership affects employee silence in XYZ (PVT) Ltd. This study adopts a descriptive-correlational approach and explores the responses of 179 executive-level employees of XYZ Tire manufacturing company. Simple random sampling was used to select the participants. The sample size was determined using the based on the simple random sampling method. For primary data collection, standardized measurement scales were used. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze the data using SPSS and Excel software. The results of the study revealed that paternalistic leadership significantly affects employee silence. It is also recommended that the leaders of XYZ (PVT) Ltd. should create a more open and communicative environment and be mindful of their leadership styles to improve employee silence. It is also said that managers should work to improve organizational communication and overall performance by providing guidelines that provide opportunities for employees to express their opinions.Item IMPACT OF DIGITAL DETOXING ON EMPLOYEE WELLBEING: A STUDY OF EXECUTIVE LEVEL EMPLOYEES IN IT INDUSTRY, SRI LANKA(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Thathsarani, R.L.D.; Harshani, M.D.R.This study investigates the impact of digital detoxing practices on employee well-being among IT professionals in Sri Lanka. With the increasing prevalence of digital technologies in the workplace, concerns have arisen regarding the potential negative impacts of excessive digital usage on employee health and well-being. This research aims to investigate the impact of digital detoxing practices, which involve conscious reduction or abstinence from digital technologies for a period of time, and employee well-being. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire.The population consists of the employees who are working as a executives in IT Industry, in Colombo district withing sri lanka. Sample size is 192. The study use SPSS Software for analyze the data. The findings revealed a significant positive correlation between digital detoxing practices and employee well-being. Regression analysis indicated that digital detoxing practices significantly explained a substantial portion of the variance in employee well-being. These findings suggest that promoting and encouraging digital detoxing practices can be an effective strategy for enhancing the overall well-being of IT professionals. The study contributes to a growing body of research on the impact of digital technology on employee well-being and highlights the importance of incorporating digital well-being strategies in the workplace.Item JOB CRAFTING AND EMPLOYEE WORK ENGAGEMENT: A STUDY OF THE APPAREL INDUSTRY IN GAMPAHA DISTRICT, SRI LANKA(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Abesekara, H. M. S.; Harshani, M.D.R.The apparel industry plays a crucial role in the Sri Lankan economy, contributing significantly to employment and export revenues. However, most research has focused on operational-level challenges, leaving a gap in understanding the issues faced by executive-level employees. This study aims to examine the role of job crafting in enhancing employee work engagement within the apparel industry, specifically in Sri Lanka’s Gampaha District. The study utilizes the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model and investigates the relationship between job crafting and work engagement, moderated by job fit. Four major apparel companies in the Gampaha District with 248 executive and above employees as participants. A simple random sampling method was used to select the sample, and data analysis was performed using SPSS and Excel, employing Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). The findings aim to provide insights into improving employee engagement and satisfaction in the industry. When building the findings in this study, can conclude there is a positively relationship between job crafting and employee work engagement. It means job crafting positively effect for the employee work engagement. When consider moderator, it is concluded that job fit significantly moderate the relationship between job crafting and work engagement. There for this study recommended for the executive and above executive employees in mentioned four apparel companies. Moreover, it is recommended methods for managers to the conduct job crafting and improve work engagement.Item THE IMPACT OF SUPERVISOR SUPPORT ON PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY OF DIFFERENTLY ABLED EMPLOYEES IN SRI LANKA’S QUICK SERVICE RESTAURANT (QSR) INDUSTRY IN COLOMBO DISTRICT, SRI LANKA(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Senavirathna, I.M.K.R.; Harshani, M.D.R.This research aims to examine the impact of supervisor support on the psychological safety of differently abled employees in Sri Lanka’s Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry, with a specific focus on the mediating role of employee trust. This study aims to contribute to the existing knowledge by exploring how supervisor support influences psychological safety and the extent to which employee trust serves as a mediator in this relationship. While psychological safety has been widely studied in various organizational settings, there is limited research on this subject concerning differently abled employees in Sri Lanka’s QSR sector. This research follows a deductive (theory-testing) approach and employs a quantitative research method using a survey strategy. The population of the study comprises differently abled employees working in quick service restaurants in the Colombo district. A stratified sampling technique was used to select 73 respondents, and data were collected through a self-administered structured questionnaire. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) was used for data analysis, employing both descriptive and inferential statistics, including correlation and regression analysis. The findings indicate that supervisor support has a positive impact on employee psychological safety, and employee trust mediates this relationship. These results highlight the importance of fostering supportive supervisor-employee relationships to enhance psychological safety, which in turn contributes to employee retention and job satisfaction in the QSR industry.