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This research explores the impact of budget deficits on inflation in Sri Lanka from 1990 to 2022, examining both long-term and short-term effects. The study uses statistical methods like unit root tests and econometric models, including the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model and the Error Correction Model (ECM), to assess the reliability and stability of these relationships. Inflation is the dependent variable, with budget deficits as the primary independent variable, and money supply, interest rates, and unemployment rates as secondary variables. Findings indicate an inverse relationship between budget deficits and long-term inflation, while money supply and unemployment rates positively affect inflation. In the short term, previous year's money supply, budget deficit, and unemployment rates are negatively correlated with inflation. However, the previous year's budget deficit and the current year's unemployment rate significantly increase short-run inflation. Interest rates do not significantly impact inflation in either the short or long term. This study, through historical data analysis and econometric techniques, aims to clarify these impacts, enhancing understanding of Sri Lanka's macroeconomic dynamics and aiding policymakers in sustainable economic management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigates the impact of green transformational leadership on green performance, with a focus on the mediating role of green mindfulness in the context of banking sector. Primary data from 224 employees across eight commercial banks in Sri Lanka were collected and analyzed using bivariate and multistep mediation analyses. Results indicate a positive influence of green transformational leadership on both green mindfulness and green performance. The study highlights that the relationship between green transformational leadership and performance is partially mediated by green mindfulness. Practically, organizations are encouraged to prioritize development of green transformational leadership and mindfulness to enhance overall green performance. The study contributes by emphasizing the need for aligning employees with proenvironmental values, fostering positive responses to green transformational leadership, and providing insights into the relationship between green transformational leadership and green performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Technological advancements have led to a paradigm shift in banking, emphasizing 'Digital Banking'. However, as with any nascent technology, the adoption of digital banking services brings forth many challenges. This study focuses on the challenges and issues faced by employees within the banking industry due to digitalization. Conducted through a survey involving 105 bank employees across selected banks, this study employs a range of methodologies, including Kendall's coefficients of concordance, univariate, and cross-tabulation analyses. The findings of the study shed light on varied challenges, some of which are significantly pronounced, while others remain moderately prevalent among employees. The degrees of impact of these challenges differ based on individual characteristics, with public sector bank employees encountering more pronounced challenges compared to their counterparts in the private sector. This study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by addressing gaps in the current literature, offering insights into the challenges posed by digitalization. Moreover, the outcomes of the study hold practical implications, aiding top managers in understanding the extent of challenges faced by employees. This awareness enables corrective measures to be undertaken, enhancing the overall digitalization experience. Its insights not only advance academic understanding but also provide actionable guidance for banking leaders striving to navigate the digital landscape effectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to examine the relationship between Socially Responsible-Human Resource Management (SR-HRM) practices and Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) of employees. It examines the influence of three dimensions of SR-HRM, namely, Legal Compliance Human Resource Management (LC-HRM), Employee Oriented Human Resource Management (EO-HRM) and General Corporate Social Responsibility Facilitation of Human Resource Management (GF-HRM), on employee OCB. In order to achieve the study objective, primary data was collected from 200 employees of a manufacturing company operating in Nuwara-Eliya district of Sri Lanka. Correlation analysis was used to test the research model. It was found that there is a significant and positive relationship between LC-HRM practices and employee OCB, EO-HRM practices and employee OCB and GF-HRM practices and employee OCB. The overall findings of the study suggest that SR-HRM practices have a significant and positive association with employee OCB. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Employees are the crucial asset of an organization, especially in the apparel sector, as they directly influence operations and organizational performance. The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the reasons for the unscheduled absenteeism and the influence of Family-Supportive Organization Perception (FSOP) and Work-Family Conflict (WFC) on work engagement and absenteeism of a selected apparel sector firm's machine operators. The primary data was collected through self-administrated surveys from 155 machine operators, and among those respondents, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 50 machine operators. The study revealed that family responsibilities, health issues, society and cultural factors, workplace-related factors, behavioral/personal factors, and general factors are the causes for unscheduled absenteeism. FSOP, WFC, and work engagement have resulted in high levels, and absenteeism has resulted in low levels as per the results of the study. There is a significant and moderately negative relationship between FSOP and absenteeism, work engagement and absenteeism, WFC and work engagement, and there is a significant and moderately positive relationship between WFC and absenteeism, and FSOP and work engagement. Further, work engagement partially mediates the relationship between FSOP and absenteeism, and WFC and absenteeism. The findings of the study have various managerial implications for other apparel manufacturing firms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of the study is to examine the mediating effect of emotional exhaustion in the relationship between emotional demand and turnover intention in the context of three selected apparel manufacturing firms in the Eastern region of Sri Lanka. Employee absenteeism and turnover are key issues of apparel firms in Sri Lanka. In order to achieve the objective of this paper, a questionnaire-based survey was conducted among 153 employees of apparel firms and the collected data was analyzed using simple mediation analysis techniques. The findings of the study reveal that a positive and significant relationship exists among the study variables. Moreover, the empirical findings of the study indicate that both emotional demand and emotional exhaustion have significant effect on turnover intention, and emotional exhaustion partially mediates the relationship between emotional demand and turnover intention. Hence, the apparel industry should take proper measures to regulate the employee's emotions and to control employee's turnover intention as a preventive strategy for employee turnover problem. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study aims to explore the impact of employee green behavior on green banking performance in select private sector banks in Sri Lanka. The data for this study was collected from 150 employees from select private sector banks in Sri Lanka through a structured questionnaire. The data was analyzed using univariate, bivariate and multivariate analyses. The findings of the study revealed that there is a high level of green behavior that exists among the banks' employees and green banking performance of surveyed banks is at a high level. The findings of the study also suggested that employee green behavior has a positive and significant impact on green banking performance. This study suggests that banks operating in Sri Lanka as well as other countries, need to pay more attention to the green behavior aspect of employees so that it may contribute to superior green banking performance of the banking sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper aims to examine the relationship among Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), job satisfaction and Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) and the mediating effects of job satisfaction on the relationship between CSR and OCB. In order to achieve the study objectives, primary data was collected from 150 employees of selected regional divisions of Sri Lanka Telecom. A simple mediation analysis was used to test the research model. The findings of the study revealed that a positive and significant relationship exists among the study variables. Moreover, the empirical findings of the study indicate that job satisfaction of employee mediates the relationship between CSR and OCB. The empirical findings support the theoretical argument of the study. The findings of the study will be useful and important in understanding empirical knowledge regarding the relationship among CSR, job satisfaction and OCB. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper aims to examine the relationship among effective time management, individual performance and organizational performance and the mediating effect of individual performance in the relationship between effective time management and organizational performance. In order to achieve the study objectives, primary data was collected from 120 managerial level employees in select financial institutions operating in Trincomalee district of Sri Lanka. The simple mediation analysis was used to test the research model. The findings of the study reveal that positive and significant relationship exists among the study variables. Moreover, the study indicated that individual performance of employee mediates the relationship between effective time management and organizational performance. The current study is considered to be vital in understanding the empirical knowledge regarding the relationship among effective time management, individual performance and organizational performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of this review is to explore the role of Corporate Volunteerism (CORPVOL) in a wider socioeconomic context. A systematic review of literature was conducted by using an archival method, using existing literature on CORPVOL. The findings of the review reveal that there are seven different roles of CORPVOL from the perspectives of corporations and beneficiaries. They are CORPVOL as a mechanism for economic development, social development, leadership development, empowerment of people, satisfaction and happiness of people, environmental protection and development of job-related skills. By recognizing and appreciating these roles, studies on CORPVOL are poised to improve our understanding of effective corporate volunteering initiatives, and thereby promote advancement towards sustainable development. These findings increase the value and significance of CORPVOL in the modern corporate context. Finally, the contribution of this paper lies in extending the scope and depth of CORPVOL in materializing economic, social and environmental performance of individuals, societies, organizations and nations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]