The Role of Transformational Leadership and Leader-Member Exchange on Millennial Generation Job Satisfaction

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between transformational leadership style and leader member exchange in job satisfaction of millennial employees. Achieving employee job satisfaction is very important to maintain productive and efficient employees. Moreover, the millennial generation has its own characteristics and is different from other generations. Therefore, one way that may be effective in assisting leaders in increasing satisfaction among their employees is to use the right leadership style as well as leader member exchange to improve the relationship between the two parties. his followers. Transformational leaders display behaviors that are likely to be imitated by employees. Transformational leaders act in ways that inspire and stimulate those who care about them by providing challenges and lessons for employees. Leaders need to pay different attention to each employee's individual needs in order to thrive. Leader member exchange or the relationship between leaders and employees is also one way to increase employee job satisfaction. Leaders and employees who have mutual trust and care about their surroundings are very likely to support the performance around them. Therefore, this paper aims to identify aspects that affect job satisfaction caused by transformational leadership and leader member exchange. So that we can find out what role transformational leadership and leader member exchange play in supporting millennial generation job satisfaction.