Abstract:
Job Satisfaction might be, internationally, the mostly discussed topic, while it is
less so, in the local context. In the IT industry it is minimal. The other factors,
such as training satisfaction, intention to leave, are not much investigated even at
the international level.
The main objectives are two-fold: to investigate the relationships among the three
major concepts, noted above and subsequently to investigate further the
relationship of the variables of Training with the Employee Satisfaction.
A preliminary survey was conducted to gather the required data to refine and
define the scope and the variables, of each concept, that are specific to the Sri
Lankan context. It enhances the contribution of the research to the existing body
of knowledge. The changes may be due to the differences in religion, culture,
people, economy etc. as compared to previous studies elsewhere.
A questionnaire was distributed to th employees, who are working in Sri Lankan
IT companies, to submit their responses. A sample for this study was drawn out of
a total population of 21,675, to gather data. The return rate is high (over 0.70) and
the reliability is also high (Cronbach 's Alpha is over 0.70 for all variables)
By analyzing the responses collected it is concluded that there are positive
relationships between training satisfaction, Job Satisfaction and the intention to content, medium, instructor, location and relevance also has a positive relationship
with the overall Job Satisfaction.
Finally the recommendations and th future research areas were discussed by
analysing the responses obtained from the field with answers and descriptive
comments.
