Abstract:
Seminal research studies carried out in the sphere of work family conflict lent
credence to the notion that work family conflict is a deleterious factor
damaging employee performance at work. Consequently, this study close
looked at moderating role of income in negating the negative relationship
between work family conflict and employee performance. Using random
sampling techniques, a total of 124 employees working in apparel industry
located in Trincomalee district were selected. Data were garnered using selfadministrated
questionnaire. Results revealed that the level of income
moderated the relationship between work family conflict and employee
performance such the negative relationship between work family conflict and
employee performance is stronger at low level of income, nonetheless,
negative relationship was negated at high level of income. Needless to say,
this study makes theoretical contribution to the frontiers of work family
conflict and proffers practical implications and would serve as a springboard
for future research studies.
