9th HRM Student Research Symposium 2022

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Closing the Financial Literacy Gap: Strategies for Empowering Sewing Machine Operators
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Ayeshmantha, M. K. M.; De Alwis, A. C.
Financial security is a critical component of a happy life. In addition to offering the much-desired tranquility and freedom of mind, financial autonomy may also provide prospects for growth, advancement, and success. Given the current economic climate, it is essential for all individuals. Further, there is insufficient research on the impact of financial literacy on investment choices, particularly in the context of sewing machine workers in Sri Lanka. Given this context, the primary goal of this research was to determine if financial literacy has a significant impact on the individual investment decisions of sewing machine operators at Kx Apparel Solutions Limited. This study's methodology is quantitative research. All of Kx Company (875) sewing machine operators are included in the present research population. According to the Morgan table with a 95% confidence interval, 269 samples were employed using the basic random sampling approach. The questionnaire was created by combining information from previous research, including financial product knowledge, financial product assessment, investment knowledge, money management, and financial skills. In the current study, the relationship and effect of the variables were assessed using the chi-square test and linear regression under the curve estimate. The study's findings demonstrated a strong correlation between financial literacy and individual investing choices. Additionally, financial knowledge and money management abilities have a statistically significant influence on individual investing choices. The result revealed that financial literacy has a positive and significant influence on the investing decisions of sewing machine operators. Moreover, when focusing on the component of financial literacy, money management and financial ability have had a substantial influence on the degree of investment choices. The aforementioned money management and financial skills must thus be enhanced. The influence of financial knowledge on investing decisions is just 64.6%. As a result, there will be additional elements for the influence of financial literacy, allowing researchers to better their study in this regard. Based on the findings of this study, the researchers argue that increasing financial literacy knowledge base training and attaining financial literacy is a cost-generated product for a person with that business to create more human capital, therefore closing the gap. In this context, further financial counseling is recommended as a new work function.
Conceptualizing Innovative HR Practices of ABC Company Pvt Ltd as Practiced During Covid 19 Pandemic Period
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Illangarathne, S. M. R. K.; Devadas, U. M.
The spread of COVID-19 has created a huge disruption, in almost all organizations in practicing human resource management. The focus of this study is to reveal such innovative HR Practices by a leading company in the apparel industry and how those practices have supported the company to survive during the crisis. The research questions are set for knowing the changes in the performance behaviour of ABC Company, innovative HR Practices; and challenges and issues that aroused during COVID. A qualitative research approach was used with the constructivist research paradigm to design the study as a single case study. A narrative review was done to uncover the phenomenon in question. Data were gathered through in-depth interviews to gather data from Deputy General Manager, HR Assistant Manager, Compliance Manager, and an Executive at ABC Company. The study found performance behaviour changes like productivity drops, profitability drops, higher ETO, and order cancellations while the findings are mainly expected to highlight the innovative HRM practices adopted by ABC Company during the pandemic period Innovative HR practices included the bubble concept, the organizational own counseling service, the initiation of FM service for health talks, the introduction of the FCR (Facial Recognition) system, the E-Leave process, scenario planning, flexible hours, and encouragement of self-directed knowledge seeking. Main challenges were societal pressure, family pressure, government restrictions and limitations, connectivity issues, time constraints, less manufacturing adaptability, and difficulty in ensuring employee well-being. The study recommends proper investment appraisal on innovative HR practices, encouragement of E- Leave Processes, ensuring a proper balance in usage of virtual platforms, ensuring self-directed knowledge seeking, and proper consideration of the implementation of the bubble concept can be considered.
Determinants of Cyberbullying: A Study of Management Undergraduates of State Universities in Sri Lanka
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Galagamaarachchi, G. A. A. N.; Janadari, M. P. N.
The purpose of this study is to determine the factors affecting cyberbullying behaviours among state university management undergraduates in Sri Lanka. In this research study, cyberbullying is the dependent variable, social media use is the independent variable and cyberstalking is the mediating variable. The research was a cross-sectional study and a quantitative study. As the sampling method, simple random sampling was used for selecting the sample. The primary data was collected using a standard measurement scale that was created using the five-point Likert scale. The target population was 2500 Management undergraduates of state universities in Sri Lanka. Morgan table was used to calculate the sample size. Accordingly, the sample size was 378. Additionally, the target population's primary data was gathered using the online questionnaire. With the use of SPSS encoding validity, reliability, descriptive statistics, regression, and correlation of the obtained data were analyzed. It was found that cyberstalking has a significant mediating impact on cyberbullying. Furthermore, findings indicate that social media use and cyberstalking have impact on cyberbullying behaviours and social media use and cyberstalking are determinants of cyberbullying behaviours among undergraduates.
Determinants of Emotional Intelligence: A Study of the Employees of XYZ Organization
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Ramsil, F. R. M.; Weerasinghe, T. D.
The purpose of this research is to identify the determinants of the emotional intelligence of employees. This study examined the determinants of emotional intelligence adopted by Bar-On’s (1997) Emotional Quotient Inventory and that encompasses Intrapersonal Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Stress Management, Adaptability and General moods. In addition to that, this study intends to contribute to fill the knowledge gap by looking into the associated factors for EI among employees. There is less research context in Sri Lanka to test the emotional intelligence of employees. This research was conducted using quantitative research method. Executive and above level employees of XYZ organization were chosen as the population of the study. Convenience sampling technique was used. Sample size was 113 and primary data collection was done through a self-administered questionnaire. A Google form was created and distributed to collect data. The number of employees who responded was 104 among 113 employees. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), version 26.0 was used as tool for data analysis and both descriptive and inferential statistics, namely correlation and regression were used to analyze data. The study results indicate that intrapersonal skills, interpersonal skills, stress management, adaptability and general mood have a significant positive relationship with emotional intelligence. The study has different implications on theory and practice.
Determinants of Employee Commitment of Generation Y Employees in the Apparel Sector in Western Province
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Ganhewa, G. S. M.; Janadari, M. P. N.
The purpose of this research is to identify the determinants of employee commitment of Generation Y employees in Apparel sector of Western province, Sri Lanka. Organizational justice, job satisfaction, personal characteristics (gender, educational level) and work-life balance has evaluated as independent variables with the dependent variable organizational commitment. Data was collected from 380 employees working in Mas, Brandix and Hirdramani plants in Western province through a questionnaire. A Google form was created and distributed to collect data. Statistical package for social science (SPSS), was used as for data analysis and correlation and regression used to analyzed data. The findings revealed that organizational justice, job satisfaction and work-life balance have a significant impact on organizational commitment. Furthermore, this study proves that there are significant differences between gender, and education level on organizational commitment. Job commitment of male employees in the apparel sector seem to be higher than the female e employees according to the results of independent sample T- test.
Determinants of Psychological Well-Being of Undergraduate Students: among State Universities
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Arsath, A. R. M.; Gamage, P. N.
The purpose of this research is to identify the determinants of the psychological well-being of undergraduates. In addition to that, this study intends to contribute to filling the knowledge gap by looking into the relationship between psychological well-being and undergraduate students. Although there is enough literature on Loneliness, the Internet, Family & social support, workload, and psychological well-being in the western region. There is less research context in Sri Lanka to test the psychological well-being of undergraduates, especially in the covid and crisis situation. This study explored the relationship and examined the influence of Loneliness, the Internet, Family & social support, and workload those variables among undergraduates who study in state universities in Sri Lanka. This research is deductive (theory–testing) research. This research was conducted using a survey research strategy and quantitative research method. State university students were chosen as the population of the study. The sample size was 383, data collection was done through a self-administered questionnaire and Convenience sampling technique. A Google form was created and distributed to collect data. The number of employees who responded was 160 among 383 employees. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), version 23.0 was used as a tool for data analysis and both descriptive and inferential statistics, namely correlation and regression were used to analyze data. The results indicate that family and social support have a positive relationship with psychological well-being and other variables like loneliness, internet, and workload negatively impact the psychological well-being of undergraduates.
Do Corporate Reputation and Employer Branding Influence Prospects’ Intention to Join?
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Rathnayake, R. M. S. L. K.; Jayarathna, S. M. D. Y.
The purpose of this research is to identify the impact of Corporate Reputation and Employer Branding on prospect employees’ intention to join. Further, this study intends to contribute to fill the knowledge gap by looking into the relationship between employer branding, prospect employees’ intention to join and corporate reputation. Despite the fact that the studies on employer branding and prospects’ intention to join established in western literature, very few studies have examined these with prospects’ intention to join in the Sri Lankan context, especially focusing on state university management undergraduates. This study explored the influence of those variables among final-year management undergraduates in state universities in Western Province of Sri Lanka. This quantitative study used a survey strategy of applying personally administered questionnaires circulated using google forms. Three hundred twenty-five (325) observations were considered as primary data collected from final-year management undergraduates of State Universities in Western Province of Sri Lanka. Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS), version 23.0 was used as a tool for data analysis and both descriptive and inferential statistics, namely correlation and regression were used to analyzed data. The results indicate a significant impact of employer branding on prospects’ intention to join and corporate reputation partially mediates that impact.
Effect of Flexible Work Arrangements on Well-Being of Medical Sales Representatives: Moderating Role of Social Support
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Roshaney, M. A.; Jayarathna, S. M. D. Y.
Employee well-being became a sustainability goal of every organisation. The workplace has become a significant part of any individual’s life since it affects their both work and personal life and the well-being of society. Thus, this study aims to assess the effect of flexible work arrangements on the well-being of medical sales representatives in Sri Lanka and the moderating role of social support. This study adopted a quantitative research approach where a self-administrated survey questionnaire was applied to a sample of 272 employees currently working as medical sales representatives in all the provinces of Sri Lanka. The multiple linear regression analysis was performed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) 23.0 version to test the hypothesised relationships between the constructs. The study results revealed that there is a significant effect of flexible work arrangements that could be applied to the medical sales representatives’ job on their general life, work, and psychological well-being. Further, social support acts as a moderator on the above relationship. The current study helps employees appropriately select and use their offered flexible work conditions to ensure their well-being in terms of happiness and healthiness. Further, it provides a way the managers can effectively design flexible arrangements for employees to promote their well-being, leading to a people-oriented and harmonious society.
The Effect of Servant Leadership on Organizational Citizenship Behaviour: Mediating Role of Organizational Commitment in Apparel Industry Sri Lanka
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Rashima, M. F. L.; Weerasinghe, T. D.
The main purpose of this study to assess the relationship between Servant Leadership and Organizational Citizenship Behaviour in apparel industry. In Human Resource Management filed in Apparel industry faced main issue related to high abseentism and turnover. When investigating about the reasons behind that is employees are more dissatisfied with the organization and less Organizational Citizenship Behaviour among operational level employees. Major element influence on employee behaviour in workplace is manager’s or supervisor’s leadership style. In the current study, investigate about effect of Servant Leadership on Organizational Citizenship Behaviour of the employees. Results of this study shows that there is a significant effect of Servant Leadership on Organizational Citizenship Behaviour of the employees. This study is cross-sectional, deductive, quantitative and exploratory research. A standard questionnaire was used to collect primary data via distributing among 240 operational workers in two garment factories. To assess the effect between IV and DV were analyzed through using SPSS correlation and regression. Other that major findings, results shows that there is a significant effect of Servant Leadership on Organizational Commitment and there is a significant effect of Organizational Commitment on Organizational Citizenship Behaviour. The mediating effect of Organizational Commitment was assessed by Online Sobel Test and results shows Organizational commitment is not a mediator between Servant Leadership and Organizational Citizenship Behaviour. However, the findings, conclusions can be generalize to operational level employees in apparel industry in Sri Lanka.
Emotional Readiness on Virtual Learning
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Gomes, D. N. T.; Janadari, M. P. N.
There is limited research on emotional readiness on virtual learning in world context. There is almost no research on emotional readiness on virtual learning in the Sri Lankan context. Thus, this study intends to contribute to filling the literature gap by looking into the relationship between emotional readiness and virtual learning. Also, the current research seeks to address fill to the emotional readiness on virtual learning of middle level employees. The researcher identified five dimensions of emotional readiness as computer/internet self-efficacy, self-directed learning, learner control, motivation for learning and online communication self-efficacy. Here the researcher predicted emotional readiness with virtual learning. The main purpose of this study is to study the effect of emotional readiness on virtual learning. This was conducted as a cross-sectional, quantitative study and was conducted among a sample of 97 middle level employees {Executive and Senior Executive} in apparel companies located in the Colombo district of Sri Lanka. Preliminary data were collected through a standard questionnaire that met acceptable validity and reliability. Using SPSS, the gathered data were examined (version 25). Detailed statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient, and simple return were used to analyze the data. The present study finds that emotional readiness has the strongest impact on virtual learning among middle level employees of the apparel sector. Analyzed results show a positive impact of computer/internet self-efficacy, self-directed learning, learner control, motivation for learning and online communication self-efficacy on virtual learning among middle level employees. This study raises the apparel companies to look at employee emotional readiness on virtual learning in a more serious and holistic approach. The finding of the study, it is evident that emotional readiness improves the success of virtual learning among middle level employees of the apparel sector in Sri Lanka.
An Empirical Study on the Impact of Effective Internal Communication on Employee Engagement in the Education Sector in Sri Lanka
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Kumara, P. L. G. H.M.; Sangarandeniya, Y. M. S. W. V.
The engagement of employees is a critical determinant of any Organization’s success. Even though many determinants of Employee Engagement are found, impact of internal communication on employee engagement is not investigated specially in Sri Lankan context. Bridging the gap in the context, the current study assessed the impact of internal communication on employee engagement. This study was carried out as a cross-sectional study among a sample of 165 out of 290 Employees working in the zonal Education office Denuwara using simple random sampling. Data was collected from the sample through a standard questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using correlation, regression, and descriptive statistics. The results of the study revealed a positive impact of internal communication on employee engagement. These findings suggest that it is very important in establishing proper internal communication machinist within organizations to enhance the engagement of employees in their job. Moreover, it is important to conduct similar studies in the same area in different industries, along with the comparison among separate employee categories.
Examining the Impact of Illegitimate Tasks on Counterproductive Work Behaviour through Workplace Incivility: With Special Reference to a Leading Container Terminal in Port of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Devasinghe, D. M. G. H. S.; Welmilla, I.
This research aims to examine the impact of Illegitimate Tasks on counterproductive work behaviour through workplace Incivility. In addition to that, this study intends to contribute to filling the knowledge gap by looking into the relationship between Illegitimate Tasks and Counterproductive Work Behaviour, whereas workplace incivility is defined as an underlying reason through which this association exists. Although the relationship between Illegitimate Tasks and Counterproductive Work Behaviour is established in western literature, no studies have examined these in the Sri Lankan context. Therefore, this study explored the relationship and examined the influence of those variables among the employees working in a leading container terminal in the port of Colombo in Sri Lanka. This research is deductive (theory–testing) research. This research was conducted using a survey research strategy and quantitative research method. Employees of the ABC container terminal at the port of Colombo were chosen as the population. of the study. A simple random sampling technique was exercised in selecting the sample of 168 respondents. A Google form was created and distributed to collect data. Descriptive and inferential statistics, namely correlation and regression, were used to analyze data. The results indicate a significant positive impact of Illegitimate Tasks on counterproductive work behaviour through workplace Incivility.
Exploring the Effects of Physical Working Environment on Job Performance among Machine Operators in the Red Box Tex Factory in Katuwana, Sri Lanka
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Bimsara, A. A. J.; De Alwis, A. C.
The physical working environment, especially among employees in the appeal industry, is a dynamic topic being vicariously explored presently. But no research has been done in this regard in the Sri Lankan context. Thus, the study’s main purpose would be to physical working environment on job performance. Four independent variables were identified to assess the impact of the physical working environment on job performance. Those are temperature, sounds, lights & colour, and spatial arrangements. Apart from the key research question, which is the impact of the physical working environment on job performance, four sub-questions were identified. The overall population of the present study target all machine operators at Red Box (Pvt) in Katuwana. The sample was derived from 127 operational-level employees from that. Self-administered questionnaires were used to collect the necessary data. The analysis was done using SPSS. Part of them was distributed online among the employees in the factory. Multiple regression analytical tools were then used to test the developed hypotheses as well as the pre-established objectives. The researcher used regression analysis to identify the impact of the physical working environment on job performance. According to the findings, Light & Colour were found to be the major significant factors that significantly positively impact the job performance of operational-level employees in the Red Box Tex in Katuwana. There is hypothesis is accepted. The further factory has good lights and colour conditions, such as every section having emergency lights, and it has good general illumination (without glare) throughout the factory. Furthermore, effective consideration of the lights & colour conditions of the factory and improve it. The research shows that lights & colour have a significant positive impact on employee performance.
Factors Affecting Internship Satisfaction of Undergraduates
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Madhushanka, D. L. P. C.; Karunarathne, R. A. I. C.
Undergraduates are valuable resources among the various resources within a university. Moreover, most of the universities encourage their undergraduates to take industry exposure as it has many advantages such as getting practical experiences and help to find a job. However, anecdotal evidence showed that all the interns are not happy with their internship programme. most of the universities encourage their undergraduates to take industry exposure as it has many adv.… Accordingly, previous research has found that factors that influence undergraduate internship satisfaction have been categorized as individual factors, university support, and contextual factors. However, most of these studies have been conducted in the Western context, thus; We know little about what factors influence undergraduate internship satisfaction. Thus, the aim of the study was to identify determinants of internship satisfaction of undergraduates of Sri Lanka. To attain this objective, we collected data from 125 undergraduates from the department of human resource management who completed their internship in the year of 2022/2023. The results of this study showed that individual factors, university support, and contextual factors are significantly influenced on undergraduates' internship satisfaction. The results of this study are highly significant and inform decision makers of the higher education sector and industry partners to design their internship programmes. However, the scope of the study is limited to undergraduates in the department of human resource management of the University of Kelaniya in Sri Lanka.
Factors Affecting Management Students’ Attitudes toward the LMS. With Special Reference to Leading University in Sri Lanka
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Karunathilaka, A. D. H. G. U. L.; Sangarandeniya, Y. M. S. W. V.
This study aimed to find out how perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and perceived convenience affect the attitudes of undergraduates. A sample of 254 final year undergraduates of the faculty of leading University were selected for the study using the convenience sampling method. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, simple regression analysis, and multiple regression analysis were mainly used to analyze the gathered data. The results showed that all three factors considered, i.e., Perceived Ease of Use, Perceived Usefulness, and Perceived Convenience significantly and positively impact student attitudes towards the LMS. The researcher suggests comparatives studies in the future on the same area among the students who read for Degree programs in different streams, such as Information Technology, Science and Art, etc.
Factors Determining Work Related Stress on Machine Operators at ABC Private Limited
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Hewapathirana, C. M.; Devadas, U. M.
Garment industry is one of the largest export earning sources in Sri Lanka. Yet, apparel Industry faces many challenges. Among them, work related stress among machine operators needs urgent attntetion by the managers. This study was dedicated to investigate the factor influencing work related stress of machine operateros, using the evidence obtained from the ABC Private limited. The previous studies have found that different factors such as anxiety and depression as factors that influence work related stress. However, long working hours, work overload, and poor relationship with supervisor and peers are also considered major factors which influence work related stress. Less numbers of studies have been conducted on factors determining work related stress within garment industry. This research was conducted as a quantitative survey method. Simple random sampling technique was used in selecting the sample items. Sample size was 160 machine operators, out of them 150 responeded to questionnarires. Standard questionnaires were used to collect primary data. The collected data were analyzed with the support of SPSS encoding descriptive statistics, multiple liner regression, and residual analysis for model fitness. Based on the multiple liner regression output, alternate hypothesis were tested. This research found a positive relationship between factors of; long working hours, work overload, and poor relationship with supervisor and peers and work-related stress. Based on the finding, the researchers recommended to develop a work-related stress management program. Future researchers can be done by considering other factors that affect work related stress.
Factors Influencing on Career Choices of Undergraduate Students
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Madhusankha, Y. P.; Karunarathne, R. A. I. C.
One of the most significant stages in life is choosing a career because it will decide the type of role that person will need to perform in society in the future. The purpose of this study is to investigate the factor influencing undergraduates' career decisions. To attain this objective, we collected data from 254 management undergraduates who are studying their final year of their degree programme, at the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Undergraduate students were chosen since they would be faced with the decision of what career to pursue as soon as they graduated. Data were analyzed using linear regression and the results showed that undergraduates career choice depends on self-efficacy, family, personal interests, and economic factors. Thus, the findings of this study are theoretically and practically significant. The main limitation of this study is that this study focused only on management undergraduates, however, the results might be varied with other disciplines. Therefore, we encourage future researchers to test our model across different samples.
Flexible Working Arrangement and Job Performance the Mediating Role of Supervisor Support
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Thennakoon, T. M. U.; Harshani, M. D. R.
IT industry holds an important place in Sri Lanka’s economy, and it has become Sri Lanka’s large industry. With the current situation, Organizations have not achieved the expected organizational performance. Due to this, they are thinking about the good of the employees and organization and tending towards flexible working arrangements. But using flexible working arrangements has not been able to achieve the expected employee performance in some cases. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to assess the flexible working arrangement and job performance of the mediating role of supervisor support. This was conducted as a quantitative field study among a sample of 152 executives & above carders selected from three (03) main IT companies in the Colombo district. The study was conducted by using a simple random sampling method, and the unit of analysis was individual level. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient, and simple regression were applied to analyze data by using SPSS. The findings revealed that there is a moderate positive relationship between the flexible working arrangements and job performance. Furthermore, there is a 25.28% significant impact of flexible working arrangements on job performance and accordingly, supervisor support has not depicted a significant mediation impact. Further, as only direct path of the IV – DV relationship are significant and indirect path of the IV – DV relationship are not significant, supervisor support could not be considered a partial mediator or full mediator. Supervisor support is considered as a not mediator. Further, this study emphasized finding solutions to improve flexible working arrangements to get expected employee job performance with supervisor support.
HRM Undergraduates' Perceptions of Online Job Postings
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Balasooriya, B.M.S.P.; De Alwis, A. C.
Because of technical advancements, job seekers are more interested in electronic media than printed media. As a result of this new development, businesses are increasingly posting job positions on online job boards in an attempt to attract applications. However, the businesses' ultimate objective couldn't be achieved if the internet portal didn't provide high-quality information. The goal of this research was to identify how human resource management-focused interns currently using online recruiting interfaces perceive them. The population of the research consisted of HRM undergraduates who actively searched for internship openings on internet job postings. A self-administered questionnaire was used to survey 157 third- and fourth-year HRM interns at the University of Kelaniya in Sri Lanka, totalling 113 respondents. Data were gathered using the convenience sampling technique. The questionnaire was developed by incorporating elements from earlier studies such as information relevance, information accuracy, information timeliness, and website usability. The findings indicate that elements like information relevance, information correctness, information timeliness, and website usability affect how HR interns are perceived. The findings of this research, however, cannot be applied to all job portals since it is limited to only job portals. However, employment portals may draw more visitors to their sites if they provide pertinent, accurate, and up-to-date information and if the portal is simple to use.
Impact of Abusive Supervision on Counterproductive Work Behaviour: Study of Nurses in Public Sector
(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Silva, N. S. P.; Jayasinghe, Chathuni
With the covid-19 pandemic healthcare industry faced more difficulties than other industries in all over the world. Regular working patterns changed and suddenly working load was increased with the risk of covid – 19 spreading. The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of abusive supervision on counterproductive work behaviour of public sector nurses in the Sri Lankan context. Also, to examine the moderating effect of organizational justice on the relationship between abusive supervision and counterproductive work behaviour of nurses. To achieve this objective data were collected from 405 nurses of public sector hospitals in the western province Sri Lanka. The sample was chosen using a convenience sampling procedure, and primary data were gathered using a standard questionnaire. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyze descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, regression analysis, and correlation analysis. The test results revealed that there is a positive impact of abusive supervision on counterproductive work behaviour of public sector nurses. Also, organizational justice moderates the relationship between abusive supervision on counterproductive work behaviour. Furthermore, it is advised to conduct further studies considering private sector nurses and both sectors together among a larger sample in order to add more knowledge to the study's core findings.