Gender and Withdrawal Behavior: Evidence from the Banking Sector in Northern Province of Sri Lanka

Article Information

Title: Gender and Withdrawal Behavior: Evidence from the Banking Sector in Northern Province of Sri Lanka

Journal: South Asian Review of Business and Administrative Studies (SABAS)

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Category	From	To
Y	2024-10-01	2025-12-31
Y	2023-07-01	2024-09-30
Y	2022-07-01	2023-06-30

Publisher: Islamia University, Bahawalpur

Country: Pakistan

Year: 2024

Volume: 6

Issue: 1

Language: English

DOI: 10.52461/sabas.v6i1.3106

Keywords: Genderbanking sectorSri LankaPhysical withdrawal behaviorPsychological withdrawal behavioremployees’ eco-friendly behavior

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between gender and withdrawal behavior of banking employees in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. Employee turnover is an ongoing issue and a significant problem in the organization. It is costly for the organizations and depends on many reseasons. The employee shows withdrawal physically and psychologically. The withdrawal behavior of employees is measured by physical withdrawal behavior (PWB) and psychological withdrawal behavior (SWB). Utilizing quantitative research methods, data was collected through structured questionnaires distributed among banking staff. The study employs descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression analysis with the collected data from 131 respondents in licensed commercial banks. The results of the study show that gender is positively and significantly associated with PWB and SWB. In addition to that, there is a significant mean difference between female and male staff on PWB and SWB. Importantly, the female staff’s mean withdrawal behavior in both terms is more than male staff. The findings of this study contribute to the existing literature on gender differences in workplace behavior and provide some insights and strategies into people management, especially recruitment, training and development, and leadership.&nbsp;

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Research Objective

To examine the relationship between gender and withdrawal behavior (physical and psychological) of banking employees in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka.

Methodology

Quantitative research methods using structured questionnaires distributed to 131 staff-level employees from licensed commercial banks in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and regression analysis.

Methodology Flowchart

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    A["Data Collection via Questionnaires"] --> B["Data Analysis: Descriptive Statistics, Correlation, Regression"];
    B --> C["Analyze Relationship between Gender and Withdrawal Behavior"];
    C --> D["Identify Key Findings"];
    D --> E["Formulate Discussion and Conclusion"];

Discussion

The study highlights that gender plays a significant role in employee withdrawal behaviors within the banking sector of Northern Sri Lanka. The findings suggest that gender-sensitive approaches are necessary in human resource management to address these differences and improve employee well-being and productivity. The study also notes that other demographic factors like age, experience, marital status, education, and income were not significantly associated with withdrawal behavior in this context.

Key Findings

Gender is positively and significantly associated with both physical withdrawal behavior (PWB) and psychological withdrawal behavior (SWB). Female staff exhibited higher mean withdrawal behavior (both PWB and SWB) compared to male staff. Gender was found to be a significant predictor of both PWB and SWB.

Conclusion

Gender significantly influences both physical and psychological withdrawal behaviors among banking employees in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, with females demonstrating higher levels of withdrawal. The findings underscore the importance of considering gender in HRM strategies, training, and support services to mitigate withdrawal behaviors and enhance organizational effectiveness.

Fact Check

1. Sample Size: The study collected data from 131 respondents. (Confirmed in text: "collected data from 131 respondents", "The sample is 131 staff-level employees", "The current study's sample comprises 131 staff members")
2. Publication Date: The article is from Volume 6, No. 1, June 2024. (Confirmed in text: "South Asian Review of Business and Administrative Studies Vol. 6, No. 1, June 2024")
3. Key Finding on Gender Difference: Female staff's mean withdrawal behavior (both PWB and SWB) is more than male staff. (Confirmed in text: "Importantly, the female staff's mean withdrawal behavior in both terms is more than male staff.", "The average score for PWB among females is 2.1029, meaning that, compared to males (1.5250), females show more physical withdrawal behavior.", "Moreover, the average score for SWB among females is 2.2206, meaning that, in comparison to males (1.6531), females show a higher amount of SWB.")

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