IMPACT OF SELF-EFFICACY, PSYCHOLOGICAL CLIMATE AND AFFECTIVE COMMITMENT ON GENERATION Z EMPLOYEES’ WORK PERFORMANCE IN A SELECTED LARGE – SCALE FOOD MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Abstract

Employee work performance is a key factor for organizational success, especially in labour-intensive industries such as food manufacturing in Sri Lanka. However, organizations often face challenges in maintaining consistent performance among Generation Z employees due to their unique attitudes, expectations, and behavioural patterns. This study examines the impact of selfefficacy, psychological climate, and affective commitment on the work performance of Generation Z employees in a selected large-scale food manufacturing company in Sri Lanka. A quantitative research approach was used, and primary data were collected from 88 Generation Z employees through a structured questionnaire using simple random sampling. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 27 with descriptive statistics, reliability analysis, validity testing, and regression analysis. The findings reveal that selfefficacy has a significant positive impact on work performance, while psychological climate and affective commitment have no significant impact. The study highlights the importance of strengthening individual psychological capabilities and provides practical implications for HR managers to design training, mentoring, and development strategies to enhance Generation Z employee performance.