Transformational leadership: demonstrated effects on the Thai Millennial cohort
Keywords:
Transformational Leadership, Intrinsic Motivation, Working Environment, ThailandAbstract
In the face of fierce global economic competition, human resources among organizations have become pertinent in boosting competitiveness. Success in both human resources and organization management relies on leadership skills. Transformational leadership is notable for its ability to approach and engage the follower's motivation differently as teams and individually, along with adaptability in uncertain situations. Thailand, as one of the developing countries in Southeast Asia, needs to investigate the leadership style that fits in its national context. As millennial workers become crucial players with their distinct characteristics, it is essential to investigate a way to attract, train, and retain this cohort since they should soon enter the arena. Therefore, this study aims to contribute to the significance and a better understanding of how effective transformational leadership reflects on Thai Millennial workers and their intrinsic motivation and working environment from their perspectives. By conducting the research through quantitative data collected from the survey, the results show that transformational leadership has been well-performed in Thai workplaces and has a significant positive relationship with mediators; intrinsic motivation, and the working environment.
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