http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/7171 November 27, 2024 2026-04-15T00:03:48Z http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/7260 Title: Investigate the rewards impacts on employee turnover intention in small and medium businesses in Sri Lanka (special references in Ampara District) Authors: Dissanayaka, D. M. V. S.; Siraji, M. Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this research is to examine the impact of organizational rewards both financial and non-financial on employee turnover intention within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka. By exploring the relationship between these rewards and turnover intentions, the study aims to provide valuable insights that can help SME owners and managers develop more effective retention strategies, thereby enhancing the overall sustainability and competitiveness of SMEs in Sri Lanka. Design/methodology/approach: Data were collected through structured questionnaires from a random sample of 280 employees working in selected small and medium enterprises within the Ampara Divisional Secretariats. The data were analyzed using Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, and Regression with the support of SPSS version 26.0. The normality test, ANOVA analysis, and factor analysis were carried out. Findings: This study used financial rewards (salary, employee bonuses, and fringe benefits) and non-financial rewards (supervisor support, recognition, working environment, training, and promotion) as independent variables, with employee turnover as the dependent variable. In this study, Cronbach’s Alpha was 0.837 indicating good reliability and validity for the research variables. The study found that both financial and non-financial rewards displayed a strong negative correlation with turnover intention. Specifically, as financial rewards increased, employee turnover intention decreased.Practical implications: This study highlights the importance for owners and managers to understand the reasons behind employees' turnover intentions. It emphasizes the need to focus on activities that can help maintain a high retention rate within SMEs by ensuring employees are satisfied and motivated in the workplace. Specifically, it focuses on how both financial and non-financial rewards can influence retention rates in SMEs in Sri Lanka. By exploring these dynamics, the study offers practical recommendations for improving employee satisfaction and motivation, which in turn can enhance retention and overall business performance. Originality value: Retaining talented and high-quality employees is considered one of the key long-term sustainable competitive advantages for SMEs. However, it has become a significant challenge for companies in the modern business environment. Therefore, this study provides new insights into the rewards-turnover relationship in SMEs in Sri Lanka, offering valuable guidance for business owners seeking to enhance employee retention. 2024-11-27T00:00:00Z http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/7259 Title: Impact of transformational leadership style on SMEs’ performance in Kandy District Authors: Egodawaththa, E. R. S. M.; Murshitha, S. M. Abstract: Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine how transformational leadership style influences the performance of SMEs in Kandy district. Design/methodology/approach: The study was based on a quantitative approach. Data were collected from 200 registered SMEs in Kandy district. The data analysis was done using the SPSS 26 version to examine the relationship between research variables. Findings: The findings showed that the transformational leadership style has a moderate positive relationship with SMEs performance. Practical implications: Through comprehensive data analysis, the study endeavors to provide empirical evidence supporting the positive correlation between transformational leadership style and SME performance, offering valuable insights for business leaders and policymakers seeking to foster a culture of innovation and growth within the SME sector. Research limitations: The study's geographical scope was limited to the Kandy district, which may not fully represent the diversity of SMEs across the entire Sri Lankan landscape. The sample size represents only a fraction of the total SMEs in Kandy district. Qualitative data, such as in-depth interviews or open-ended survey questions, could have provided richer insights into the topic. Originality Value: Finding of this study provides empirical evidence to support existing leadership theories and enhances scholarly discourse on leadership effectiveness within SMEs and informs future research endeavors aimed at optimizing leadership practices to drive organizational success in diverse business environments. 2024-11-27T00:00:00Z http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/7258 Title: Corporate social responsibility and sustainable tourism development: a bibliometric analysis Authors: Nishla Manazir, M. N. F.; Bhavan, T.; Abdul Rauf, A. L. Abstract: Purpose: This bibliometric analysis study aims to provide trends and patterns of scholarly output in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainable Tourism Development (STD). It provides insights into the growth of submissions, leading authors, essential sources, intellectual structure, and thematic research areas on CSR and STD. Design/methodology/approach: The analysis was based on a clearly defined dataset comprising 144 indexed documents from Scopus databases covering 2006–2024. More specifically, bibliometric software tools like Bibliometrix and VOS Viewer are applied to the publication data for performance analysis and science mapping. Findings: The study reveals that the research area of CSR and STD is developing adequately, with an average annual growth rate of 15.31%. This is an indicator of increasing interest from scholars. In addition, the most relevant sources for disseminating research on this topic are CSR, Sustainability, Ethics, and Governance and Sustainability (Switzerland). Also, the most productive authors based on the h- h-index and g-index are Manente M, Minghetti V, Mingotto E, and González-Morales O. Moreover, China occupies first place regarding the number of documents in which international collaboration is present. Finally, it determines the dominant themes are community participation, environmental sustainability, and ethics. Practical implications: The findings provide valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners. This bibliometric analysis study aims to provide trends and patterns of scholarly output in CSR and STD. It provides insights into the growth of submissions, leading authors, essential sources, intellectual structure, and thematic research areas on CSR and STD. Originality value: This bibliometric analysis's novelty lies in its focused approach, whichwill allow the intersection of CSR and STD. It is based on very recent data and is multifaceted. This more detailed examination of specific thematic areas identifies emerging trends, thus establishing a fresh field perspective. 2024-11-27T00:00:00Z http://ir.lib.seu.ac.lk/handle/123456789/7257 Title: Learner engagement in virtual learning environments: a qualitative case study among English teacher trainees Authors: Umashankar, S.; Sameem, M. A. M. Abstract: Purpose: The objective of this research is to examine the learner engagement in virtual learning environments and challenges face by the learners. Design/methodology/approach: This reach is a qualitative case study adopts semi structured personal interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs). 20 personal interviews and 8 focus group discussions were conducted among Diploma in TESL English teacher trainees in two private colleges. Findings: This research found that though students prefer virtual learning, most of the students skip online classes than physical lectures. However, they find virtual learning is tedious and not motivating and they feel that face-to-face physical classroom is much more effective than virtual since physical classes improve very positive teacher- students’ rapport. This research also found that the students prefer blended mode due to many Practical implications: Most of the research conducted so far has focused on emergency remote teaching and online learning during the pandemic and post pandemic. Insignificant research has been done on exploring learner engagement in virtual teaching and learning environment. This research finding may be an eye opener for the institutes and teachers to think more about Lerner engagement in virtual teaching and learning. Originality value: This research is a one of the cutting edge research which highlights the new perspectives on virtual learning context. 2024-11-27T00:00:00Z