The Impact of Physical Working Condition on Operational Employees’ Job Performance in Large Garment Factory in Galle District, Sri Lanka

Abstract

Area of the Study This study discusses the impact of physical working condition on job performance of operational employees in large scale garment factories in Galle district. Problem of the Study There is an empirical and knowledge gap in the Sri Lankan context on the relationship between physical working conditions and job performance of operational employees. The research problem of this study: Is there an impact of physical working condition on employee job performance of large scale garment factory in Galle district? Method of the study The data were collected from a random sample of 100 operational employees in a garment factory in Galle district and used a structural questionnaire, which indicate the statement of physical working condition and job performance with 5 points Likert scale. The data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate analyses with the SPSS computer package (Version 16). Findings of the Study The major finding of the study is that physical working condition is positively correlated with employees’ job performance. Moreover, four main dimensions of physical working condition namely workplace noise, temperature, air quality and lighting condition identified for the study. It was found that those are positively correlated with employees’ job performance. Conclusion of the Study Final result of the study reveals that workplace noise, temperature, air quality and lighting condition are positively impact on operational employees’ job performance. In conclusion, physical working condition of organization positively impact on their employees’ job performance. Keywords: Physical Working Condition, Job Performance, Operational Employees, Garment Industry