http://www.digital.lib.esn.ac.lk//handle/123456789/6 2026-05-28T01:24:17Z 2026-05-28T01:24:17Z MAHESH KELUM DISSANAYAKE, SIDDA DEVAYALA GEDARA http://www.digital.lib.esn.ac.lk//handle/1234/17535 2026-05-27T21:30:28Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

THE IMPACT OF ETHICAL LEADERSHIP ON EMPLOYEE WORK ENGAGEMENT IN APPAREL INDUSTRY IN KANDY DISTRICT MAHESH KELUM DISSANAYAKE, SIDDA DEVAYALA GEDARA The Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka plays a crucial role in the economy and serves as a significant contributor to exports. This research focuses on the impact of Ethical Leadership and Employee Work Endangerment in apparel sector in Kandy District. A method of stratified sampling was employed to gather information from 312 participants employed in the apparel industry in the Kandy district. SPSS was used to analyze the data, with mean, standard deviation, frequency, and percentage utilized to assess Ethical Leadership and Employee Work Engagement. Correlation analysis shows how variables were related, while regression analysis evaluated their influence. The study showed that HR practices that support Ethical Leadership environment have a significant impact on Employee Work Engagement. The results indicated that there are strong connections between Trust, Transparency, Moral Value, and Integrity. Detailed tables were used to present demographic information and research data separately. Implementing Ethical Leadership like Trust, Transparency, Moral Value, and Integrity is suggested to boost organizational commitment in the apparel sector in the Kandy district. Encouraging a good balance between Ethical Leadership and Employee Work Engagement, while Lead by Example, Open Communication, Clear Ethical Standards, Trust and Respect, and recognition and Support. Consistent communication and feedback, as well as creating an inclusive environment, are necessary to enhance employee relationships and dedication. Keywords: Ethical Leadership. Employee Work Engagement, Apparel Sector

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z NAGARAJAH, VINOKA http://www.digital.lib.esn.ac.lk//handle/1234/17533 2026-05-27T21:30:28Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

THE IMPACT OF HUMAN CAPITAL SUSTAINABLE LEADERSHIP ON EMPLOYEE GREEN CREATIVITY IN MANUFACTURING ORGANIZATIONS IN NUWARA-ELIYA DISTRICT NAGARAJAH, VINOKA This study investigates the impact of Human Capital Sustainable Leadership (HC-SL) on Ernployee Green Creativity in manufacturing organizatrons within theNuwara-Eliya District of Sri Lanka. With growing environmental concerns and the rising importance of sustainability in the industrial sector, leadership plays a crucial role in driving ecoinnovation through employee engagement. The study focuses on four key dimensions of FIC-SL: ethical leadership, sustainable leadership, rnindful leadership, and servant leadership. A quantitative research design was adopted, using a self-administered structured questionnaire to gather d,ata from 338 employees across selected manufacturing firms. The data were analyzed through descriptive statistics, pearson correlation, and multiple regression techniques to determine the strength and direction of the relationship between leadership behaviors and green creativity. The results revealed that all four dimensions of HC-SL have a significant and positive influeuce on Employee Green Creativity, with sustainable and mindful leadership showing the most substantial impact. Employees reported high levels of leadership suppott and a strong tendency to engage in eco-conscious thinking, idea generation, and environmentally friendly practices. These findings underscore the importance of leadership in shaping a culture of sustainability and encouraging innovation aimed at envirorunental improvement. The study contributes to the growing field of green human resource management and leadership by offenng practical insights for organizations to cultivate leadership behaviors that inspire green creativity. It also highlights the need for future research to explore additional variables, such as green training, organizational supporl, and employee environmental values, which may further strengthen the relationship between leadership and sustainable innovation. Key Words: Human Capital Sustainable Leadership, Servant Leadership, Sustainable Leadership, Ethical Leadership, Mindful Leadership.

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z JENITHAN, JEGANATHAN http://www.digital.lib.esn.ac.lk//handle/1234/17532 2026-05-27T21:30:26Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED BANKS IN BATTICALOA REGION: JENITHAN, JEGANATHAN The impact of Corporate Socially Responsible on the environmental performance of banking institutions ir-r the Batticaloa Region is examined in this study. with an emphasis on the function of employee green innovation as a mediator. Three mair-r factors constitute the basis of the study: green innol'ation acts as the mediator. enl'ironmental perlorm:rnce as the dependeut i,'ariable . ancl corporate socialh' responsibility as the independent variable. A questionnaire was used to gather data from workers of particular institutions using a quantitative technique. Descriptive statistics, regression analysis, and correlation analysis were among the statistical techniques used in the study to investigate the relationships between the variable s.212 employees of particular banks in the Batticaloa Region were asked to complete a standardized questionnaire. Furthermore. mediation analyses. correlation, and descriptive statistics rvere used to analyze the gathered data. Statistical analysis employed in this work include Mean and Standard Deviation values to assess the levels of variables, and Pearson coefficients and linear regressions to measure associations for additional mediation analyses. There is a moderately positive correlation between environmental performance and green innovation, a weakly positive correlation between the CSR and environmental performance, and a weakly positive correlation between the CSR and green innovation. according to the findings. It has been discovered that green innovation mediates the association between environmental performance and CSR. Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility, Environmental Performence, Green Innovation.

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z NISHINI NETHRA, LADDUSINGHE http://www.digital.lib.esn.ac.lk//handle/1234/17531 2026-05-27T21:30:26Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

ASSESSING THE INFLUENCE OF ATTITUDE TOWARD ECOPRENEURSHIP AND SUBJECTIVE NORMS ON ECOPRENEURSHIP INTENTION : NISHINI NETHRA, LADDUSINGHE This study examines the influence of attitude towards ecopreneurship and subjective norns on ecopreneurship intention, with self-efficacy as a mediator and entrepreneurial resilience as a moderator, within the Colombo District of Sri Lanka. Despite growing global attention, empirical studies on the subjective nofins and contextual drivers of ecopreneur intentions in developing economies remain limited. Addressing this gap, the research employed a quantitative approach using a structured questionnaire administered to 400 businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. Data were analyzed through SPSS and PROCESS macro to test direct, indirect (mediation), and conditional (moderation) effects. Findings indicate that attitude, subjective norrns, self-efficacy, and entrepreneurial resilience are all present at relatively high levels among respondents, reflecting a favorable context for green entrepreneurship. Regression analysis confirmed that attitude and subjective nonns significantly and positively influence ecopreneurship intention, while also enhancing selfefficacy. Mediation analysis revealed that self-efficacy partially mediated the relationship befween attitude and intention but did not significantly mediate the link between subjective nofins and intention. Furthernore, entrepreneurial resilience was found to significantly moderate the relationships, suggesting that individuals with higher resilience rely less on attitudinal or social pressures when forming ecopreneurial intentions. The study contributes to the literature by integrating psychological and resilience-based perspectives into the Theory of Planned Behavior. Practically, the findings provide valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and support institutions to design interventions that strengthen self-efficacy and resilience, thereby promoting sustainable entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka's urban context. Keywords: Ecopreneurship intention, attitude, subjective norms, self-fficacy, entrepreneurial resilience.

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