Abstract:
The purpose of this study is to test the impact of Human Resource
Management Practices (HRMP) on Machine Operator’s in the
Apparel factories in Kalutara district, Sri Lanka. Most of the prior
studies on HRMP and employee performance were conducted in
Western context, and a few studies can be found in the context of
South Asian countries. Therefore, this study fills the existing
empirical gap in the literature. This is a cross-sectional
explanatory study involving deductive approach. Structured
questionnaire was designed and personally administrated to
collect data from randomly selected 150 sewing machine
operators of five garment factories in Kaluthara district, Sri Lanka.
Correlation and multiple regression analyses were used to test the
hypotheses developed. The relationship between HRMP and
employee performance was examined using a three dimensional
measures of HRMP i.e. compensation, training, and health & safety
practices. Results show that there is a statistically significant
positive impact of HRMP on employee performance. Compensation
practices were found to have the most significant effect on
employee performance. Managers should pay more attention to
implement attractive compensation practices as well as should
take consideration on the issue with existing training programs.
