How Changes in Job Resources and Personal Resources Predict Employee Engagement

Abstract

This study examines how job resources (i.e., job autonomy, supervisor sup port, and reward and recognition) and personal resources (i.e., self-efficacy and optimism) affect employee engagement with special reference to mana gerial employees apparel manufacturing industry in Sri Lanka. This explana tory study is positivistic and deductive, which adopted the survey strategy. The present study uses the mono method in data collection and analysis. A standard questionnaire was used to collect data, and analysis was done using SPSS. The hypothesized model of the study was tested using simple linear re gression. Results revealed a positive impact of job resources and personal re sources on employee engagement. This study contributes to the existing knowledge while providing many managerial implications.