The Effect of Transformational Leadership Style on Employee Job Satisfaction towards Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Cover Image

The Effect of Transformational Leadership Style on Employee Job Satisfaction towards Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The Effect of Transformational Leadership Style on Employee Job Satisfaction towards Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Author(s): Vuong Khanh Tuan, Premkumar Rajagopal
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Editura Universitară & ADI Publication
Keywords: Transformation leadership; leadership skills; motivation; employee satisfaction; SMEs; Vietnam;

Summary/Abstract: In the era of chaotic changes and competition among enterprises have become increasingly severe, enterprises need to have a good workforce, which is considered as a positive factor to foster success in enterprises. Leadership style becomes so important to cultivate their talents and assist in developing enterprises, not only for big enterprises but also for SMEs. In this paper, the researcher studied the relationship between Transformational Leadership Style (TLS) and Employee Job Satisfaction (EJS). The quantitative approach is used to apply in this study. The data samples assessed were 263 SMEs located in HCMC. It was concluded that TLS affected positively to EJS. Through this paper, management of the SMEs can drawdown to enhance their leadership skills as well as their employees’ satisfaction towards the performance of the SME’s in the era of international integration.

  • Issue Year: 5/2019
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 156-164
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: English