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Abstract:

The objective of this study was to search how the different leadership styles (transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire) affected on job satisfaction and employee performance Jhpiego in Myanmar. The study used both primary and secondary data to achieve its goals. The census sampling method is used to select all of 74 staffs Jhpiego in Myanmar. This study used a quantitative research approach. In the results of the regression, laissez-faire leadership was statistically significant on job satisfaction. According to the multiple regression matrix, the laissez-faire leadership style had strong effects on job satisfaction of Jhpiego in Myanmar, and the increase of the job satisfaction increased employee performance of Jhpiego in Myanmar. Therefore, the study suggested that Jhpiego Myanmar authorities should use the transactional and transformational leadership styles guidelines and pinpoint areas that need development, and the management of Jhpiego in Myanmar should take a number of steps to improve leadership in order to improve the job satisfaction and employee performance

Author: Ms. Cho Cho Myint