9th HRM Student Research Symposium 2022
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Item 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.Item Preparing for Success: The Importance of Career Adaptability and Self-Efficacy in University Students' Perceived Employability(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Basnayake, S. D. A. N.; De Alwis, A. C.Individuals must establish career adaptability and self-efficacy prior to joining the profession; failure to do so will result in a delay in securing employment. This research aims to determine the association between career adaptability and self-efficacy, as well as self-perceived employability, among University of Kelaniya students. For this specific study, a quantitative design was used, and a questionnaire served as the only data collecting instrument. The students in their last year at the faculty of commerce and management studies provided the data for this study. According to the Morgan table and the 95% confidence interval, the researcher selected 214 students as the sample size for the present investigation. In addition, the research used Convenience Sampling as a non-probability sampling approach. Using the SPSS program, the researcher described the link and influence of independent variables (career adaptability and self-efficacy) on the dependent variable (perceived employability). The chi-square test and linear regression under the curve estimate were used as data analytic techniques in the present research to evaluate the connection and influence of the variables. There is a considerable association between the four elements of career adaptability (concern, control, curiosity, and confidence) and perceived employability. Furthermore, Self-Self-Efficacy Efficacy's has a substantial association with perceived employability. Moreover, Career Adaptability and Self-Efficacy have beneficial effects on perceived employability. The researcher concluded by emphasizing that the outcomes of the study indicate a substantial connection between variables and a significant impact of Career Adaptability and Self-Efficacy on Perceived Employability. After evaluating each of the advanced hypotheses, the analysis found that they were all accepted. The present research concludes, based on the data, that career adaptability and self-efficacy both have a considerable positive impact on perceived employability. This research indicated that students should concentrate less on their degree of self-confidence and more on their level of self-discipline and industry experience. The findings of this study added to the theory on the impact of career adaptability and self-efficacy on students' perceptions of their employability in the Sri Lankan setting, for which no literature existed in the Sri Lankan context.Item The Role of Surface and Deep Acting in Bank Teller Commitment(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Basnayaka, B. M. A. C. B.; De Alwis, A. C.This study's primary objective is to determine how emotional labour impacts the organisational commitment of bank tellers at XYZ bank in Sri Lanka. This investigation's methodology is quantitative. The population of this research is a teller at XYZ bank. There is 230 total. According to the Morgan table, the sample size with a confidence level of 95% was 144. However, the survey was given to the broader population, and 159 participants replied. The data were assessed using descriptive, correlative, and multiple regression techniques. The results suggest that emotional labour has a significant effect on the organizational commitment of bank tellers. In addition, this study discovered a negative link between surface behaviour and organizational commitment. Finally, there is a relationship between deep conduct and organizational commitment.Item Measuring the Impact of Job-Related Stress on Employee Job Performance(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Bandara, P. G. R. N. K. N.; De Alwis, A. C.The modern-day workplace is constantly changing, and with these changes comes an increase in work-related stress that has been identified as a common issue experienced by all employees. This stress can have significant effects on individual and organizational performance, as well as employee and organizational productivity. As such, this research aims to determine the influence of work-related stress on employee job performance. The study was conducted using a quantitative research design approach, with a sample size of 97 respondents according to the Morgan table, representing 130 printing section workers at the chosen organization. The researcher used a simple random sampling procedure, which provided all members of the population with an equal chance of being chosen for the study. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire, and the researcher received a 100% response rate. To analyze the data, the chi-square test and linear regression under the curve estimate were used as data analytic techniques. The study aimed to evaluate the connection and influence of the variables in question. The findings reveal that job-related stress and its three dimensions (role conflict, work overload, and work-life conflict) have a significant relationship and impact on employee job performance. This study highlights the importance of identifying work-related stress and its impact on employee job performance. Organizations need to recognize the impact of job-related stress on their employees and implement measures to address this issue. By providing a supportive work environment and addressing the factors that cause work-related stress, employers can help to reduce stress levels and improve employee job performance. This research can provide valuable insights into ways to address job-related stress, leading to improved employee productivity and organizational performance.Item 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.Item 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.Item Impact of Reward Satisfaction on Organizational Commitment among Sewing Machine Operators(Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2022) Athurugiri, A. A. J. N.; De Alwis, A. C.Committed workforce boost efficiency and profitability. Employees build the organization's reputation and development. However, to endure pressures, firms need devoted employees. Organizational commitment (OC) generates energy and activates the intellect. Firms must compensate people enough to improve their skills and abilities to be competitive and thrive. The primary goal of this research is to determine the effect of reward satisfaction on OC among sewing machine workers at a Minnesota firm in the Wathupitiwala Export Processing Zone. The deductive technique was applied in this research, which used a quantitative approach and a cross-sectional field survey. The study's target population is 460 sewing machine workers, and using the Krejcie and Mogan table, the researcher determined the sample size to be 210 sewing machine operators, with a 95% confidence interval. Data were obtained under the researcher's supervision utilizing a created and translated Sinhala questionnaire. This study's Cronbach's Alpha score is above 0.7, ensuring measure reliability. Chi-square and curve estimates assessed the hypotheses. The study found that reward satisfaction and its four characteristics (pay satisfaction, supervisor support, colleague support, and autonomy) affect OC in MN sewing machine operators. Reward satisfaction positively correlated with OC in Chi-square Analysis. Curve Estimation revealed that reward satisfaction affects OC 33.6%. The study recommends improving supervisory support, OC levels, attitude development, emotional intelligence seminars, and counselling for sewing machine workers. Encourage teamwork and provide incentives to boost colleague support. The monetary crisis and economic woes in Sri Lanka are causing problems for garment industries. Deducting employee awards is a cost-cutting approach used by certain companies. According to this study, rewards and OC are essential to the garment sector's survival and development.