The Impact of Workplace Relations on Turnover Intention of the Executives in Two Large Apparel Manufacturing Companies in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Abstract

Area of the Study This study focused on the concepts of workplace relations and turnover intention. Further the impact of workplace relationship on turnover intention in the large scale selected two apparel companies in examined. Problem of the Study Workplace relations are on practice in the decision of employees’ to stay or leave. However, very few studies have done on this area in Sri Lanka, especially relating to workplace relationships. Therefore this study is aimed to discuss the impact of workplace relationships on turnover intention of executives in the Sri Lankan large scale apparel sector. Method of the study The data were collected sample of 132 executives in the Sri Lankan two large scale apparel companies using simple random sampling method and a structured questionnaire, which consisted of the 30 questions with five point scale used as data gathering instrument. And also, 132 questionnaires distributed and 127 were receives as completed questionnaire. The respondent rate is 96.21%. The data analysis includes the univariate analysis and bivariate analysis. Findings of the Study The results of the study emphasize that there is a negative relationship between workplace relationships and turnover intention of executives in the large scale apparel industry. Also, it’s proves that negative relationship between both superior subordinate and coworker cohesion on turnover intention. Conclusion of the Study It is concluded that supervisor should pay attention to their relationships with their subordinates so that they can take preventive action in the early stages of building a relationship. And between the co-workers, they should improve their encouragement among them. Keywords: Workplace Relationships, Superior - Subordinate Relationship, Co-worker relationship, Turnover Intention, Apparel Sector