http://drr.vau.ac.lk/handle/123456789/248 Wed, 20 May 2026 19:53:51 GMT 2026-05-20T19:53:51Z http://drr.vau.ac.lk/handle/123456789/2059 Employees' Stress and its impact on their Performance in District Secretariat - Jaffna Jude Leon, S.A. The level of stress is an important factor that may have impact on the employees’ behavior. Undesirable level of stress affects overall performance of the organization. In order to getting the work done effectively, organization or manager should properly manage the level of stress. In this research, the main is that whether employees’ stress affects their work performance. In order to analyze this problem, data was collected from the employees of District Secretariat Jaffna by questionnaire, records, and observation. The gathered data was analyzed based on the statistical tools such as correlation analysis, regression analysis, and percentage analysis. In this research, three factors were viewed that determine the stress level of employees such as, job related factors, organizational factors, and individual factors. According to the analyzed data, it was proved that there is negative relationship between employees’ stress and their performance. That is when employees’ stress level increases their work performance will decrease and vice-versa. Hypotheses were tested by correlation, regression, and percentage analysis. According to the testing of hypotheses, both H1 and H2 have been accepted. This research clearly shows that, stress level of employees should be managed cleverly at an optimum level. The optimum level of stress will lead to high level of performance. Tue, 01 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://drr.vau.ac.lk/handle/123456789/2059 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z http://drr.vau.ac.lk/handle/123456789/2058 Reward System and Employee Motivation in Ceylon Electricity Board, Jaffna Vannarajah, T.L.; Jude Leon, S.A. In the competitive world, employees are very important factor in order to achieve the organizational goals and objectives. So that nowadays firms need employees who are committed to their firms. Intrinsic and extrinsic reward systems are used by the organization to make desirable changes in employee performance. Reward system is an important tool that management can use to channel employee motivation in desired ways. In every organization, motivation is most important to achieve their goals and objectives, increase the productivity and maximize their profit margin towards the employees of the organization are well motivated. If any organizations have a good motivation policy, the workers do their work with effectiveness and commitment. The researcher analyzed the relationship between reward system and employee motivation. This present study selected the Electricity Board of Jaffna district. Out of 314 employees, 90 employees were selected and surveyed on a random basis. There were four hypotheses drafted and tested through correlation and regression models. Study found that there is a positive relationship between reward system and employee motivation, extrinsic rewards have better relationship with motivation of the employees than intrinsic rewards. Therefore, Ceylon Electricity Board should give its consideration mostly on extrinsic rewards to achieve high performance from its employees. Otherwise, it cannot reach the level of output expected in the standard. Both rewards are important, but extrinsic rewards play a major role in the process of motivation of employees. Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://drr.vau.ac.lk/handle/123456789/2058 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z http://drr.vau.ac.lk/handle/123456789/2056 Impact of Entrepreneurial Motivation on Self Employment Intention among Youth with Special Reference to Advanced Technological Institutes (ATIs) in Jaffna and Trincomalee. Vannarajah, T.L.; Jude Leon, S.A. Entrepreneurship is a practicable solution to unemployment issue and it offers a way to increase wealth of individual and nation. This study focuses on the impact of entrepreneurial motivation on self-employment intention. Both primary and secondary data were used for this study. Primary data were collected using questionnaires and secondary data were collected through books, journals, media news, reports and magazines. This descriptive type of study was conducted by quantifying the data collected via close ended questionnaires. 270 students from Jaffna and Trincomalee ATIs were selected as the sample for this study by using stratified proportionate sampling method as 10% from each institute. 25 questionnaires were not considered due to various errors made by the respondents and 245 duly filled questionnaires were taken into account with almost 90% response rate, as 118 from Jaffna ATI and 127 from Trincomalee ATI. Collected data were analyzed using various methods of analysis such as, reliability test, descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and regression analysis. Findings of the study clearly indicated that the entrepreneurial motivation significantly influences self-employment intention. These results are more useful for policy makers, government officials, educators and potential entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka to improve their entrepreneurship capabilities. Entrepreneurship should be introduced and included as a core subject in Higher education curriculums. Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://drr.vau.ac.lk/handle/123456789/2056 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z http://drr.vau.ac.lk/handle/123456789/2055 Employee’s Job Satisfaction and Job Performance in Jaffna Zonal Education Office Jude Leon, S.A.; Vannarajah, T.L.; Ramajeyam, T. Recognizing human resources as a critical asset, this research focuses on the relationship between employee job satisfaction and job performance within the Jaffna Zonal Education Office in Sri Lanka. The primary objective is to identify key determinants of job satisfaction and evaluate their impact on performance outcomes. Data were collected from employees using questionnaires as the primary source followed by a random sampling technique. Statistical tools such as correlation and regression analysis were applied to assess level relationships and impact. Findings revealed that a majority of employees reported high levels of satisfaction across the selected factors, particularly in terms of pay and working conditions. Correlation analysis highlighted a positive relationship between each satisfaction factor and job performance. Specifically, fair pay systems, equitable promotion opportunities, effective reward mechanisms, and favorable working conditions significantly contribute to enhanced employee performance. The results supported the hypothesis that job satisfaction has a positive impact on job performance, while negative and null hypotheses were rejected. The study concluded that improving employee satisfaction is essential for achieving higher productivity and organizational performance. It recommended that management focus on strengthening satisfaction-related initiatives to retain a motivated and well-engaged workforce. Overall, the research highlights the importance of fostering a supportive work environment to enhance both employee well-being and institutional performance. Wed, 01 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMT http://drr.vau.ac.lk/handle/123456789/2055 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z