Analyzing the Effects of Supervisory Communication, Work Engagement, and Transactional Leadership in Yemen's Banking Industry
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https://doi.org/10.37231/jmtp.2025.6.1.453Keywords:
Yemen, Banking Sector, Job demand-resources model, Transactional Leadership, Work EngagementAbstract
This study aims to explore the direct relationship between transactional leadership and work engagement, as well as the mediating role of supervisory communication in this relationship. Understanding the importance of employee engagement (DV) is crucial for enhancing organizational performance and employee well-being in Yemen's banking sector. Despite the prevalence of transactional leadership in the banking industry, its effectiveness in promoting employee engagement within Yemen's cultural context remains underexplored. Employing a quantitative research design and a standardized questionnaire, data will be collected from bank personnel across various Yemeni branches and analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). The expected findings are anticipated to provide insights into the dynamics of leadership, communication, and engagement in a non-Western setting, offering valuable contributions to academic literature. However, the study's limitation includes potential cultural biases and the generalizability of the findings. Future research should consider longitudinal studies and incorporate diverse cultural contexts to validate and expand upon these findings.
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