http://www.digital.lib.esn.ac.lk//handle/123456789/6 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:11:01 GMT 2026-07-09T05:11:01Z http://www.digital.lib.esn.ac.lk//handle/1234/17772 IMPACT OF EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT ON INNOVATIVE WORK BEHAVIOR IN GARMENT INDUSTRY IN VAVUNIYA DISTRICT RAVEENTHIRARASA, DARSHANA This study investigates the impact of employee engagement (EE) on innovative work behavior (IWB) withinthe garment industry inVavuniyaDistrict, Sri Lanka, addressing a notable gap in local literature. Grounded in established theories, the research conceptually links EE dimensions----career growth, recognition, and job involvementto IWB. A quantitative methodology was adopted, surveying a simple random sample of 336 garment industry employees. Data analysis, utilizing SPSS 23, included correlation and regression techniques, preceded by a pilot study to ensure instrument reliabilify. Findings revealed high levels of career growth, recognition, job involvement, employee engagement, and innovative work behavior. Crucially, strong positive relationships were observed between EE dimensions and IWB. Regression analysis further confirmed that employee engagement, along with its dimensions, significantly and positively influences innovative work behavioq supporting all hypotheses. These results highlight the critical role of fostering employee engagement to enhance innovation within Sri Lanka's garment sector. The study offers both theoretical contributions to the understanding of EE-IWB dynamics in this unique context and practical recommendations for managers and policymakers. While acknowledging limitations like its cross-sectional design and regional focus, this research provides a valuable foundation for future, broader investigations. Keywords: Employee Engagement, Innovative Work Behavior, Garment Industry, Vavaniya District, Sri Lanka. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://www.digital.lib.esn.ac.lk//handle/1234/17772 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://www.digital.lib.esn.ac.lk//handle/1234/17771 IMPACT OF VIRTUOUS LEADERSHIP ON EMPLOYEE JOB SATISFACTION IN BANKING SECTOR IN RATHNAPURA DISTRICT SHANIKA MADHURANGI, MAHAWATHTHA GAMAGE This study investigates the influence of virtuous leadership on employee job satisfaction in the banking sector of the Rathnapura District. In order to foster a positive and ethical work environment, virtuous leaders demonstrate traits such as integrity, humility, and compassion, w.hich can significantly influence how employees perceive their rvork and overall job satisfaction. Job satisfaction includes multiple dimensions such as pay, pronotion opportunities, and working conditions. This study revealed through both literature review and empirical analysis that virtuous leadership has a significant and positive impact on employee job satisfaction. Employees who are led by virtuous leaders are more likely to experience a sense of fulfillment and commitment in their workplace. The study follows a quantitative research approach and relies on primary data. A structured questionnaire w-as used as the data collection tool. consisting of items rated on a five-point Likert scale ranging fi'om strongly disagree to strongly agree. The study utilized data from 249 banking employees in Rathnapura District and adopted a convenience sampling method as the sampling framework. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26.0 to ensure accuracy and reliability of the results. Key words: Virtuous Leadership, Job Satisfaction. Pay, Promotion, Working Condition Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://www.digital.lib.esn.ac.lk//handle/1234/17771 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://www.digital.lib.esn.ac.lk//handle/1234/17770 IMPACT OF INCENTIVE STRUCTURES (MONETARY AND NON- MONETARY) ON GREEN EMPLOYEE BEHAVIOR - A STUDY BASED ON HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY SRI LANKA- SPECIAL REFERENCE TO COLOMBO DISTRICT AMBALANDUWA KANKANAMGE, ASELA SANDARUWAN Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://www.digital.lib.esn.ac.lk//handle/1234/17770 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z http://www.digital.lib.esn.ac.lk//handle/1234/17769 THE IMPACT OF GREEN TRAINING ON ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE THROUGH THE MEDIATING ROLE OF GREEN INNOVATION : JUDE CLEMENT, SAJEELAXAN Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://www.digital.lib.esn.ac.lk//handle/1234/17769 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z