THE EFFECT OF LEADERSHIP STYLES ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE OF PRO 1 MYANMAR CO., LTD

Abstract

This study intends to analyze the effect of leadership styles on the employee engagement and to examine the effect of employee engagement on their performance in Pro 1 Myanmar Co., Ltd. The study found that transformational and laissez-faire leadership styles have positive effects on all types of the employee engagement: vigor, dedication, and absorption. In addition, all types of the employee engagement have significant effects on employee task and contextual performance. Therefore, the study recommends the management of Pro 1 Myanmar Company Limited to practice transformational and laissez-faire leadership styles to enhance the level of employee engagement, and this will ultimately improve the level of employee -work performance at the company