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Item THE IMPACT OF LEADERSHIP STYLE AND WORK ENVIRONMENT ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE: WORK MOTIVATION(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Athapaththu, D. A. M. R. C. J.; Rebecca, E.This study investigates the impact of leadership style and work environment on employee performance, with a focus on the mediating role of work motivation. Employee performance outcomes are significantly influenced by leadership style and a positive work environment. In order to investigate this impact, the researcher focused on only one selected IT company. Leadership style, work environment and work motivation play a pivotal determinant of the employee performance. A comprehensive literature review serves as the foundation for the research, including theories and empirical findings from leadership style, work environment, work motivation and employee performance. A cross-sectional quantitative research framework applied for the conduct of this study. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire and the study used employs survey and Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) analysis for data collection and interpretation. The analyzed results indicate that there is a positive impact of leadership style and work environment on employee performance with the mediation effect of work motivation. Consequently, this study provides significant implications for the company determining strategies to enhance employee performance and to retain the talented employees within the organization.Item IMPACT OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP ON EMPLOYEE TASK PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED AUTOMOBILE COMPANY IN SRI LANKA(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Madushani, A.P.K.K.; Rebecca, E.This research investigates the impact of transformational leadership on employee task performance within the context of a selected automobile company. In today's competitive and globalized information culture, maintaining a competitive edge requires organizations to attract and retain talented workers, inspiring them to reach their full potential. The study explores the dynamics of employee task performance in the automobile sector, emphasizing the role of transformational leadership in fostering a positive work environment. The automobile sector in Sri Lanka, a significant contributor to the country's economy, faces challenges related to employee disengagement factors, including negative perceptions of the industry and poor working attitudes. Against this backdrop, the study aims to fill a crucial research gap by examining the impact of transformational leadership on employee task performance in the selected automobile company. Data were collected through a standard questionnaire from 144 non-executive level employees working at the selected automobile company. Simple regression analysis was used to test the study hypotheses, and SPSS version 23 was employed to analyze the collected data. In conclusion, the study sheds light on the transformative leadership practices that can significantly influence employee task performance in the Sri Lankan automobile industry. The findings hold practical significance for selected company and other industry stakeholders, guiding efforts to enhance employee satisfaction, productivity, and overall organizational success. Future research avenues include expanding the study to enhance employee satisfaction, productivity, and overall organizational performance.Item IMPACT OF WORKPLACE SPIRITUALITY ON ORGANIZATIONAL CITIZENSHIP BEHAVIOR IN A SELECTED HOSPITAL IN THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Bandara, I.R.S.K.; Rebecca, E.The contemporary healthcare industry faces challenges in delivering great patient care through a dedicated and engaged workforce. The main objective of this study is to analyze the impact of workplace spirituality on organizational citizenship behaviour in a selected hospital in the healthcare industry. Drawing on existing literature and theories, this study examines how spiritually enriched workplace fosters extra-role behaviours. Hence, this was a quantitative and cross-sectional study that was based on employees in the healthcare industry. The conceptual framework illustrates the interplay between workplace spirituality and organizational citizenship behaviour. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire using the simple random sampling technique, and data were analyzed by using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings reveal that workplace spirituality has a positive impact on organizational citizenship behaviour. These findings have significant implications for management, including recommendations to foster workplace spirituality and enhance organizational citizenship behaviour for organizational success, in areas where human capital is most important.Item IMPACT OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP ON EMPLOYEES’ REACTION TO ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE: THE MEDIATION ROLE OF INNOVATIVE WORK BEHAVIOR AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION ON IT SECTOR EMPLOYEE(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Tharuni, B.L.S.N.; Rebecca, E.This research explores the impact of transformational leadership on employees' reactions to organizational change, focusing on the mediating roles of innovative work behavior and effective communication in the IT sector. The study aims to investigate how transformational leadership influences employees' attitudes towards change, while considering how innovative work behavior and communication practices further shape their responses. Specifically, the research examines how leadership styles foster employee innovation and enhance communication, which may lead to greater acceptance and adaptation to organizational changes. A thorough literature review provides a conceptual framework linking transformational leadership, innovative work behavior, and effective communication, grounded in theories of leadership and organizational change. The research adopts a quantitative approach, utilizing surveys to gather data from employees in the IT sector. By analyzing the relationships between leadership, communication, and innovation, this study aims to offer valuable insights for organizational leaders and HR practitioners in managing change effectively. The findings will contribute to the understanding of how leadership and communication strategies can be leveraged to improve employee reactions to change, ultimately fostering a more adaptable and innovative organizational environment.Item IMPACT OF WORKPLACE BULLYING ON JOB ATTITUDES IN SELECTED COMPANY IN APPAREL INDUSTRY(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Thakshila J.P.D.; Rebecca, E.Employee turnover and negative attitudes towards the workplace have become a major problem in the current apparel industry. This research investigates the impact of workplace bullying on job attitudes, namely workplace deviance, organizational citizenship behavior, and turnover intention, within the apparel industry in Sri Lanka. In this quantitative, cross-sectional study, data from 140 machine operators were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed with the use of SPSS. The results showed significant relationships where workplace bullying positively influenced workplace deviance and turnover intention, while negatively affecting organizational citizenship behavior. This study therefore calls for proactive anti-bullying policies and workplace training to realize respectful and supportive work cultures. Limitations include reliance on self-report data, however, this study provides actionable findings for policy makers and HR professionals. Future research should investigate other leadership styles, other mediating factors, and contexts from different industries to better understand the dynamics of workplace bullying and job attitudes.Item ASSESSMENT ON THE INFLUENCE OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION ON EMPLOYEE ADVOCACY ON SOCIAL MEDIA: A CASE STUDY ON A LEADING CONGLOMERATE IN SRI LANKA(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Peiris, W.S.S.; Rebecca, E.The drastic changes in business organizations have today challenged relationships of an organization. As former studies have suggested, at present this has led to the problem of lack of proper employee advocacy where with low level of engagement of employees have worsened the practical context. As a result, an existing requirement to assess the need of strategic communication to promote employee advocacy was identified. This growing trend of need for positive word-of-mouth and employee engagement has been researched by different authors. However, an existing evidence gap was identified to identify how strategic communication promotes employee advocacy through an internal focus of the organizational relationships. Hence, the research study was conducted, as the philosophical stance the positivism was selected, taking a deductive approach, to conduct a quantitative study using simple random sampling technique focusing on the cross-sectional time horizon. As a case-study approach was adopted, as the unit of analysis a leading conglomerate of Sri Lanka was selected. Out of a population of 2100 employees, a sample of 386 participants were selected and an online questionnaire-based data collection was undertaken. From such data has been analyzed taking IBM SPSS Software to derive inferential statistics. According to the findings of the study it has been identified that there is a significant relationship between strategic communication and employee advocacy. As r = 0.681 a significant positive relationship was observed. The study provided recommendations for strategic leaders and managers to develop foresight in promoting employee advocacy with a keen focus on strategic communication which allow the successful creation of positive brand image and enhance engagement, which will ultimately help organizations to achieve its strategic intent.Item EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMPLOYER BRANDING AND EMPLOYEE RETENTION OF STAFF LEVEL EMPLOYEES: THE MEDIATION EFFECT OF EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT IN THE APPAREL SECTOR COMPANIES AT KATUNAYAKE EXPORT PROCESSING ZONE, SRI LANKA(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka., 2025) Karunathilaka M.G.M.U.; Rebecca, E.Employee retention remains a critical task in Sri Lankan apparel sector, particularly in the Katunayake Export Processing Zone (EPZ). Using employee engagement as a mediator, this study uses a quantitative research design to investigate the link between employer branding and employee retention.126 staff-level employees from three apparel companies in the Katunayake Export Processing Zone (EPZ), Sri Lanka were asked to complete a structured questionnaire with a 5-point Likert scale. Representativeness across subgroups was guaranteed by the stratified random sampling technique.Using SPSS, statistical analyses were conducted to assess the hypotheses, including correlation, regression and mediation analysis. To improve engagement and retention, those findings highlight the necessity of a strong brand and a positive work environment.The examine gives actionable insights for groups to cope with retention challenges, emphasizing the importance of strategic employer branding and fostering engagement. However, the studies are restrained via its attention at the Katunayake EPZ, go-sectional layout, and reliance on self-suggested information.Future studies must explore longitudinal research, extra variables along with management and repayment, and tailor interventions to organizational contexts. The findings function a realistic framework for enhancing employee retention in competitive industries.Item An Influence of Organizational Factors on Migration Intentions: Examining the Moderating Role of the Political Environment(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Wijerathna, M.D.T.D.; Rebecca, E.This research delves into the intricate dynamics between organizational factors and brain drain, with a specific emphasis on the moderating influence of the political environment. The study aims to elucidate the relationships among workload, career growth opportunities, incentives, and migration intentions, considering the political environment as a crucial moderator. The primary focus is on understanding how the political environment interacts with organizational factors to influence employees' migration intentions. Workload, career growth opportunities, and incentives serve as pivotal organizational determinants that may affect an individual's decision to migrate. The research acknowledges that the impact of these organizational factors may vary depending on the prevailing political climate, making the political environment a key moderator in this relationship. A comprehensive literature review forms the foundation of the research, integrating theories and empirical findings from organizational behavior, migration studies, and political science. The conceptual framework illustrates the interplay between workload, career growth opportunities, incentives, and migration intentions, moderated by the political environment. Utilizing a quantitative research approach, the study employs surveys and SPSS analysis to collect and interpret data. By exploring the interrelation among these variables, this research seeks to provide nuanced insights into the organizational factors contributing to brain drain and the moderating role of the political environment. The findings aim to inform organizational leaders, policymakers, and researchers about the complex dynamics at play, helping them develop targeted strategies to retain skilled talent in the face of organizational challenges, while considering the broader political context.Item Examining the Impact of Technostress on Academic Productivity of University Students(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Wickramasingha, S.H.T.N.; Rebecca, E.Due to the rapid advancement of technology, technostress is a serious illness in the competitive environment we all live in today. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused people's lives to become more technologically oriented. In the past, businesses and staff used technology more than students in schools and universities. However, in addition to using technology for their studies, students now need to use it for social media and leisure. Furthermore, all educational institutions, both public and private, are transitioning to online instruction. In particular, technology is used in all government universities' lectures and evaluations. Everyday activities are allowed to be carried on by technology, despite the fact that its negative aspects must be looked into. This paper aims to address the topic of technostress and its effects on Sri Lankan university students' academic productivity. Technostress is characterized as a prevalent adaptation issue that might arise when a user is unable to effectively utilize or adjust to information and communication technology. Due to the large number of students who attend government universities and represent both rural and urban areas of Sri Lanka, this is clearly visible. There are various dimensions that make up technostress, such as overload, invasion, complexity, insecurity, and uncertainty. The study also looks into how students' academic productivity is affected by technostress. 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 show that students had moderate levels of technostress and that, with minor modifications, the technostress instrument is valid for use in the academic setting. Additionally, it was discovered that students' academic productivity was negatively impacted by technostress.Item The Impact of Technostress on Work Performance and the Moderating Impact of Technostress Inhibitors in ABC IT Company in Western Province Sri Lanka(Department of Human Resource Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya Sri Lanka, 2024) Welivitigoda, N.T.; Rebecca, E.The aim of this research is to investigate the relationship between technostress and work performance and the moderating influence on this relationship. Previous research indicates that, it is not clear how technostress influences work performance exactly. This research tries to answer how technostress is related to the work performance. The study has been carried out in ABC Company, IT employees with different backgrounds. For this study 204 sample have been analyzed using SPSS analysis. The results show that there is a positive relationship between technostress and the different levels of work performance. This positive relationship is statistically significant. This was tested by using a correlation and regression analysis. The moderating variable that used for this research is technostress Inhibitors. The analysis shows that the stress inhibitors had moderated the relationship between technostress and work performance in a way that is was less negative. However, the results were significant after running a correlation and regression analysis. Moreover, this study was limited only to one particular company in the IT industry in Sri Lanka. Therefore, the current study suggested that to conduct the study by considering all organizations in the business world within Sri Lanka to get an effective output from future research.