Evaluating the Influence of Employee Satisfaction and Productivity on Individual Performance in Shared Workspaces: Insights from Western Province, Sri Lanka

This study focused on evaluating the influence of employee satisfaction and productivity on individual performance in shared workspaces in private office sector in Sri Lanka, particularly in Colombo MC area. Adopting the quantitative research methodology, data was collected from 100 shared workspaces employees through a self-administered questionnaire, along with the secondary data. The analysis utilized Smart PLS SEM approach. The findings revealed that employee satisfaction and productivity has a significant positive relationship with individual performance in shared workspaces. The results of the Smart PLS SEM approachconfirmed the significant impact of employee satisfaction and productivity on individual performance in shared workspaces. The interpreted results uncover how interactions in shared workspaces affect employee outcomes, guiding the creation of supportive environments. This research offers valuable insights into workspace design and decision-making, establishing a basis for improving their impact on organizational performance through supportive and efficient work environments

The Effect Of Corporate Real Estate Strategic Practices On Performance Of Five-Star Hotels In Sri Lanka

Corporate Real Estate (CRE) and Corporate Real Estate Strategy (CRES) are new to the business environment as it focused on the real estate portfolio of the business. In the debate of Corporate Real Estate, it is noted that the CRE is undermanaged resources of the organization. It is noted that a substantial percentage of real estate is held by the organization over other assets of the total asset structure. The hotel industry confirms around 58 percent of the holding of the real estate portfolio over the total assets. Thus, the strategic use of CRE is imperative for the performance of the hotel as well as the Sustainable Competitive Advantage (SCA). With this intention, the study designed to identify possible CRE strategies and their impact on the performance of the hotel industry in Sri Lanka. Thus, the objectives of the study defined as to examine CRE strategies for the hotel industry in Sri Lanka; to examine indicators of performance of the hotel industry in Sri Lanka; to analyse relationship between of CRE strategies and performance of hotel in Sri Lanka; and finally, to analyse mediator impact of SCA on CRE strategies and Performance of hotels in Sri Lanka. Resource Base View (RBV) was used to conceptualize the relationship between CRE and the Performance as well as the mediator impact of Sustainable Competitive Advantage between CRE and Performance of the hotel. The study used literature review and the expert review supported by Analytic Hierarchical Approach with Lawshe's content validity ratio to investigate CRE strategies and its indicators

Vertical Greenery Systems in Tropical Climate - A Review

In burgeoning tropical urban areas, impermeable surfaces exacerbate urban heat stress, creating Urban Heat Islands (UHI). Mitigating this requires the adaptation of Vertical Greenery Systems (VGS) in the built environment. While studies explore VGS, few address their environmental impact in tropical contexts, where adverse weather challenges the design and management. Guided by 'Green wall,' this study categorizes literature on VGS into systems, technical properties, and tropical challenges. Scrutinizing climate, maintenance, and cost as barriers, the study aims to identify factors influencing successful VGS deployment in the tropics. Objectives include exploring typologies, designs, performances, irrigation, maintenance challenges, and climatic factors. Insights seek to offer a nuanced understanding of their efficacy across climates. Recommendations stress the need for targeted tropical research, a multidisciplinary maintenance approach, meticulous material selection, and ongoing technological adaptation for sustainable VGS in tropical urban landscapes

Challenges of Urban Home Gardens: Perspectives on Vertical Living Walls as an Alternative in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Due to significant urbanization, Colombo is vulnerable to rising temperatures due to the lack of green spaces, development of construction and other explicit problems. The concept of home gardens could be a solution for a sustainable livelihood. A research survey has been conducted to study and identify the garden experiences among residents of 13 Colombo District Secretariats. The "Statistical Package for the Social Sciences" (SPSS) program 17.0 and Microsoft Excel are used to analyze the data and 100 responses were selected. 85% of participants occupy a garden space, however, results show a high percentage of unavailability of garden space and above-ground garden spaces around Colombo city. 70% of the participants are familiar with LWs but their perception is low due to the Cost, and maintenance. Nevertheless, 52% of the individuals agreed with the fact that LWs can be implemented in affordable ways which are easy to install, use or maintain.   © 2022 The Authors. Published by Department of Estate Management and Valuation, University of Sri Jayewardenepura   Keywords: Colombo DS; Living walls; perception; Urban Gardening; User Surve

PERFORMANCE DIMENSIONS OF SRI LANKAN HOTEL INDUSTRY

The mixed nature of industrial and service dimension of a hotel including pure service (room service), stock management service (beverage and vendors product), and in-house processing (Food at the restaurant) crafts are a unique business setting for a hotel. In consequence, it creates a challenging task for monitoring the alignment of the strategic plan of the hotel. Hence, the performance of a hotel needs to be measured through a three-dimensional perspective which covers (i) nature of pure service, (ii) product, and (iii) service-product. The measure of the three-dimensional perspective requires empirically validated hotel-specific performance measurement system. The study reviews experts’ views on performance measurement dimensions for the hotel industry in Sri Lanka based on the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). Performance dimensions identified through literature review evaluated by a panel of experts consists of academics, seniors and middle-level management of hotels, government and travel advisory officials, and opinion leaders. The results of AHP on performance dimensions were re-confirmed by applying Content Validity Ratio (CVR) analysis. The AHP order of performance dimensions begins with Competitiveness followed by Finance, Quality, Innovation, Flexibility, Resource utilization, Environment, and Supplier Performance respective. The CVR on AHP order confirmed 6 dimensions on performance measurement for Sri Lankan hotel industry as final selection leaving out environmental and supplier performance from the list of performance dimensions.</jats:p

Evaluating the influence of Employee Productivity on Performance with a focus on Satisfaction in Co – working spaces: Insights from Sri Lanka g spaces: Insights from Sri Lanka

The office market, a key component of the broader commercial real estate sector, plays a significant role in Sri Lanka's economy. Despite economic challenges, Colombo's commercial real estate market has shown resilience, with strong demand for high-end office spaces in the central business district driving a sustained growth. With limited Grade A office space and increasing demand for flexibility, co-working spaces have emerged as an attractive, cost-effective alternative for businesses seeking adaptable office solutions. These spaces promote collaboration, productivity, and employee satisfaction, driving the exploration of their impact on these factors to uncover insights that contribute to organizational success in this context. The study implemented a quantitative research methodology to gather data from employees working in co-working spaces across different sectors in Colombo city through a self-administered questionnaire, resulting in 100 complete responses. The survey measured essential variables, including employee productivity, satisfaction, and performance, using established scales. To investigate the effects between these variables, Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) was utilized with the aid of SmartPLS 4.1 software. The findings indicated that employee satisfaction serves as a positive mediator between employee productivity and performance, also revealing a significant positive effect on the other three direct effects examined. The Smart PLS SEM analysis confirmed that both employee satisfaction and productivity significantly influence employee performance in co-working spaces. This paper enhances knowledge on employee productivity and performance in co-working spaces, emphasizing the mediating role of employee satisfaction in Sri Lanka withing emerging economies. By investigating these factors, the study aims to provide valuable insights for key stakeholders including policymakers and business leaders on strategies to optimize coworking space designs, implement flexible Human Resources policies, foster collaboration, and enhance employee well-being, ultimately improving organizational success through employee engagement