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Military values/virtues are a subset of ethical values. The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of military virtues on job performance, either directly, or indirectly through mediation by, loyalty, patience, respect, employee engagement, job performance, military ethics, courage, self-discipline, caring, military virtue, Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) employee engagement.

Military virtues were conceptualized as a collective construct, consisting of loyalty, courage, patience, respect, self-discipline and caring. Using a sample of 254 military officers in the SLAF, the authors measured the effect of military virtues on job performance. The first model was a direct measurement of the influence of military virtues on job performance. The second model measured the influence of military virtues on employee engagement, followed by measurement of the influence of employee engagement on job performance. Structural equation modeling was used in data analysis.

Both direct effects and mediated effects of military virtues on job performance were significant. However, the direct effect was stronger, suggesting that military virtues in and of themselves resulted in superior performance, more effectively, than by first increasing employee engagement with the task or the organization.

This may be an initial empirical examination of the effects of military virtues on job performance.

Purpose: This chapter examines the concept of “green orientation” within corporate environments by systematically reviewing literature indexed in Scopus from 2000 to 2023. The focus is on addressing knowledge gaps related to understanding green orientation, emphasising sustainability and stability as indispensable components for organisational success.

Methodology: Utilising a bibliometric analysis, a statistical panorama of the literature landscape is presented. The study identifies and delineates five discernible research gaps, constructing a conceptual framework or nomological network.

Findings: Noteworthy discoveries emanate from this study, notably identifying research lacunae and developing a conceptual framework delineating the interrelatedness among the discerned constructs. The framework accentuates the significance of High-Performance Work Practices, authentic leadership, green orientation, employee engagement, and job performance in cultivating corporate sustainability.

Implications: In practical terms, this research provides valuable insights for organisations aspiring to augment their sustainability endeavours. The comprehension of interrelationships among the identified constructs serves as a strategic guide for decision-making, empowering businesses to align with the principles of green orientation and advocate for environmentally friendly practices.

Originality: The significance of this research lies in its systematic response to the imperative for comprehensive investigations into green orientation. The formulated conceptual framework introduces a distinctive perspective, establishing a groundwork for subsequent research endeavours. Moreover, it constitutes an original synthesis of quantitative and qualitative knowledge in the field, thereby advancing scholarly understanding.

Purpose: This chapter investigates the moderating impact of personality and demographic factors on the association between work–life balance (WLB) and the well-being (WB) of Ayurveda doctors in Sri Lanka.

Need for the Study: WB is necessary for everyone’s life. Individuals must meet proper WLB between their private and career life scenarios. On the other hand, employee WB and WLB are considered under the sustainable development goals. Hence, it is required to investigate the effect of WLB on WB.

Methodology: This quantitative, cross-sectional study was conducted with minimal researcher interference. The primary data were collected using structured questionnaires from Ayurvedic Doctors in Sri Lanka. The correlation, regression, and hierarchical regression analyses with multivariate assumptions were conducted using SPSS.

Findings: The findings reveal a robust positive association between the WLB and WB, indicating the same association between the WLB and personality. Moreover, there is a strong positive association between personality and WB. The results of the moderator analysis presented that there is a marginal moderator impact from the personality towards the association between WLB and WB.

Practical Implications: Ayurveda Practitioners and policymakers can use the generated knowledge in decision-making. The results of this study can be used as a reference by all industrial practitioners to improve their business practices. They can do this by raising employee WLB to enhance WB, which will help them keep the best employees within the company.