Factors Affecting Innovations: A Study of Sri Lanka Police

This research delves into the complexities of innovation within the Sri Lanka Police force, vital for the organization’s long-term survival. The study, grounded in existing literature, identifies key factors influencing the innovation process from conception to implementation. The background underscores the encompassing both traditional duties and modern innovations such as community-oriented and intelligence-led policing. Despite a scarcity of empirical studies on Sri Lanka police, the research emphasizes the need to examine how innovations emerge, develop, and impact organizational structures, practices and job satisfaction. The objectives of the study include identifying innovation drivers among police officers, exploring the influence of job satisfaction, institutional elements, legislation, and bureaucracy. Findings from thematic analysis reveal nuanced perspectives from police officers. Respondents highlighted challenges such as limited physical resources, restrictive decision-making freedom, and inadequate feedback mechanisms. Issues like political interference, outdated legal frameworks, and insufficient training opportunities emerged as barriers to innovation. Job satisfaction, influenced by factors like workload, relationships with superiors, and the absence of rewards for innovative efforts, was identified as crucial. These findings are important for understanding the intricate relationship between factors affecting innovation within the Sri Lanka Police, contributing valuable insights for organizational development.