http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/3718 2026-01-07T06:18:01Z 2026-01-07T06:18:01Z Sankalpana, W.A.S. Jayasekara, P. http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/3723 2022-02-24T05:36:36Z 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

Impact of Organizational Rewards on Employee Job Satisfaction An Investigation of Non-Managerial Employees in Selected Apparel Organizations in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka Sankalpana, W.A.S.; Jayasekara, P. Area of the Study As a significant determinant of job satisfaction of an employee, this study is to discuss the impact of organizational rewards on job satisfaction of non-managerial employees in the selected apparel organizations. Problem of the Study This research study attempts to explore the impact of organizational rewards to job satisfaction of non- managerial employees in selected apparel organizations in Gampaha district. Thus, the research problem of this study was; “Do the organizational rewards have an impact on job satisfaction of non-managerial employees in selected apparel organizations in Gampaha district, Sri Lanka. Method of the Study The data were collected from a convenience sample of 120 non-managerial employees in the apparel industry with a structured questionnaire consisted of 30 questions with five point Likert scales. Univariate analysis as well as bivariate analysis applied to analyzed data with the SPSS 16.0 (Version). Findings of the Study The results of the study emphasize that there is a positive impact of organizational rewards on employee job satisfaction. Also, it was proved that there is a significant strong positive impact of intrinsic, extrinsic rewards on non- managerial employee job satisfaction. In addition, the findings proved that age and gender do not mediate any relationship between organizational rewards and job satisfaction of non-managerial employees. Conclusion of the Study It is concluded that both intrinsic and extrinsic rewards are significant predictors of employee job satisfaction and both can be used to enhance the level of job satisfaction of non-managerial employees in the selected apparel organizations in Gampaha district, Sri Lanka.

2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Fernando, R.T.W. Jayasekara, P. http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/3722 2022-02-24T05:36:36Z 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

Determinants of Career Aspiration An Empirical Study on Masters of Business Administration Students of Selected Two National Universities in Sri Lanka Fernando, R.T.W.; Jayasekara, P. Area of the Study Career aspiration is one of the constructs of Career Development. Therefore this study is to identify the determinants of career aspiration and its relationship with career aspiration of Masters of Business administration (MBA) students in selected two national universities in Sri Lanka. Problem of the Study Empirical and theoretical gap to identify the determinants of career aspiration and their relationship with career aspiration of Masters of Business Administration (MBA) students in selected two national universities in Sri Lanka. Method of the Study The data was collected from 153 respondents (MBA students) in the University of Sri Jayewardenepura and University of Colombo by administrating a structured questionnaire which consisted of 22 questions/statements with five point Likert scale. The data analysis included the correlation and regression analysis conducted using SPSS 16.0 (Version). Findings of the Study It was found that there is a strong positive relationship between intrinsic factors and career aspiration. There was a moderate relationship between job related factors and career aspiration while there was a negative relationship between familial factors and career aspiration. Conclusion of the Study Since there is a strong relationship between intrinsic factors and career aspiration, when developing new career development programmes, management should pay their attention to develop individual factors.

2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Piyasena, K.G.C.C. Kottawatta, H. http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/3721 2022-02-24T05:51:14Z 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

The HRM Practices on Job Satisfaction of Operational Workers in the Apparel Industry in Colombo District, Sri Lanka Piyasena, K.G.C.C.; Kottawatta, H. Area of the Study HRM practices on job satisfaction are a widely discussed topic today. Therefore this study is aimed to discuss the HRM practices on job satisfaction of operational workers in the Sri Lankan apparel companies located in Colombo district. Problem of the Study There are no any theoretical and empirical findings on how HRM practices affect job satisfaction of operational workers in the apparel sector in Sri Lanka. Then, the problem of the study is: Do HRM practices affect job satisfaction of operational workers in the Sri Lankan apparel companies located in Colombo district? Method of the Study The data were collected from 300 operational level employees from four selected large scale apparel companies in Colombo district through structured questionnaire. Questionnaire consisted of 60 questions for HRM practices and 20 for job satisfaction and all questions were scaled with five point scale. Correlation and regression analysis were used to analyse the data using SPSS (Version 16). Findings of the Study The major finding of the study is that there is a significant and positive relationship and association of HRM practices with job satisfaction. Further, there are few HRM functions which strongly do not affectjob satisfaction of employees. Conclusion of the Study As conclusion, companies have to enrich the significant HRM function is to enhance the employees’ job satisfaction based on the findings.

2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Jayaratne, A.R.W.K. Kottawatta, H. http://dr.lib.sjp.ac.lk/handle/123456789/3720 2022-02-24T05:36:36Z 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z

Factors Affecting to Choose Teaching as the Career Path An Investigation on Graduate Teachers in Western Province Schools in Sri Lanka Jayaratne, A.R.W.K.; Kottawatta, H. Area of the Study This study is mainly focused on identifying the factors affecting graduates who have chosen teaching as a career and what was their general perception on teaching as a profession. Problem of the Study To investigate the main factors which were influenced to choose teaching as a career path among graduates’ teachers in western province in Sri Lanka. Method of the Study The data were collected from randomly selected sample of 100 graduate teachers in western province by using a structured questionnaire, which consisted of 47 statements with a 5 point Likert scale. The data analysis included the univariate and bivariate analyses. Findings of the Study According to the empirical evidence of this study, it is found that perceived teaching ability, intrinsic value, job security, time for family, shape the future of children, enhance social equity, make social contribution, work with children, prior teaching and learning experience have high influence on graduates’ choice of teaching as a career and they perceived teaching as a noble profession which requires hard work along with great skills and high standards. As their perception, teaching career is has a well respected career and a high social status within the society. Conclusion of the Study The identified factors which had higher influence on graduate teachers’ career choice can be used to improve teacher recruitment and retention, reform teacher education and professional development and finding ways to enhance teaching effectiveness.

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