THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYER.EMPLOYEB RELATIOI{SHIP ON ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT *N APPAREL SECTOR ORGANIZATIONS IN MATARA DISTRICT

Abstract

Organizations are under constant pressure as a result ofrincreased competitiveness and the need to achieve efficiency savings. As a result, large-scal e organizational changes, including as mergers, downsizing, and new work forms, are frequently implemented as potential responses to these mounting pressures. There is an empirical knowledge gap exists in the employer-emplol,ss relationship on organizational commitment. Hence, this study attempts to fill this knowledge gap. The objectir.es of this study is to examine the level of employer-ernployee relationship and organizational commitment. To achieve these objectives data was collected from employees in apparel sector otganrzations in Matara district. The data were analyzed by using descriptive, correlation analyses and multiple regression analysis. The advanced hypotheses were examined using empirical literature and collected data. Results indicates that employeremployee relationship, iine manager relationship, trust in senior management significantly impact on organizational commitment. The new study's primary conclusions are largely consistent with past research findings