The Effect of Team Leaders’ Personality Traits on Team Performance in the Apparel Industry: Evidence from Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Premarathna K. G. D. V — 2026-05-15

Personality is fundamentally a combination of emotional responses, attitudes, and behaviours, comprising various aspects of thoughts, feelings, and actions that make individuals distinctive. It serves as a key motivating factor for performance. This study investigates the relationship between personality dimensions and team performance among team leaders in the apparel industry of Sri Lanka’s Southern Province. Specifically, the study empirically evaluates the impact of five personality traits: extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness to experience on team performance. A quantitative research approach was adopted to test the proposed model. Primary data were collected from a sample of 170 team leaders with high involvement in team-based operations through a structured questionnaire. The findings reveal that team performance has a significant and positive relationship with conscientiousness. While extraversion, openness to experience, and neuroticism were found to be statistically insignificant, they, along with agreeableness, showed weak positive associations with team performance. Multiple regression analysis was used to assess the model, and it was found that all variables except agreeableness significantly contributed to the model. The study discusses relevant managerial implications based on these results and suggests directions for future research. This research contributes to the growing body of literature on team leadership and personality traits in the apparel industry within the Southern Province of Sri Lanka.

Navigating Shift Work and Workplace Well-Being: Social Work Insights from Emergency Healthcare Staff

Arfa Zahoor — 2026-08-11

In healthcare, where every moment can mean the difference between life and death, the contribution and well-being of employees in casualty and emergency units are indispensable for providing prompt, life-saving care. Despite their critical role, the effects of shift work on their well-being, a core concern for social work in healthcare settings, remain underexplored. Social work emphasizes the importance of well-being and advocacy for equitable and supportive workplace environments. The present study investigates the impact of shift work on workplace well-being among employees in major hospitals across Kashmir, shedding light on an area that aligns with social work’s commitment to improving occupational health and advocating for sustainable work environments. The research employed a cross-sectional design to assess the effects of shift work on workplace well-being among personnel in the emergency units of selected hospitals. Utilizing the Perception of Effects of Shiftwork Questionnaire (PESQ), the study gathered data on the health and well-being of various groups working in casualty departments. It explored how the strains of shift work influence workplace well-being as a dependent variable, offering insights aligned with social work’s focus on systemic interventions and support mechanisms for at-risk groups. The findings highlight the unique challenges faced by emergency unit staff due to shift work, particularly its detrimental effects on their physical and mental well-being. These challenges are intricately linked to the broader themes of workplace equity, organizational support, and social justice — the key tenets of social work practice. This research underscores the need for targeted strategies to enhance the well-being of emergency staff, a priority that intersects with social work’s advocacy for healthier workplace environments and policies. Addressing these challenges not only supports the well-being of essential healthcare workers but also aligns with social work’s mission to improve systemic structures.

Research and Review: Human Resource and Labour Management (p-ISSN: 3049-4125)

The Effect of Team Leaders’ Personality Traits on Team Performance in the Apparel Industry: Evidence from Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Navigating Shift Work and Workplace Well-Being: Social Work Insights from Emergency Healthcare Staff