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Ahmad, Mokhtaruddin and Rosli, Nur Aisyah and Pradana, Mahir and Slyvianita, Anita and Singh, Satnam (2025) The relationship between leadership styles, communication styles and employee work performance in a biogas company: Agile work environment as a mediating factor. SEARCH Journal of Media and Communication Research, 17 (5). pp. 185-202. ISSN 2672-7080

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Abstract

The success of any company depends significantly on its employees’ ability to deliver consistent, high-level work performance. This, in turn, is influenced by a positive and supportive working environment. The biogas industry, experiencing growing demand, faces several opportunities for expansion. However, the successful execution of these opportunities has been hindered by inadequate employee performance. This study aims to investigate the relationship between leadership styles, communication styles, and employee work performance in the biogas industry, with a focus on the agile work environment as a mediating factor. Using a self-administered questionnaire and random sampling technique, data were collected from 344 respondents. The analysis was conducted using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software, and Hayes Process Model was utilised to explore the mediating role of the agile work environment. The results reveal that effective leadership, supportive guidance, and clear communication are critical drivers of improved employee performance. Additionally, the findings highlight that leadership and communication styles significantly influence work outcomes, with the agile work environment playing a key mediating role. This emphasises how agility enhances employees’ responsiveness, adaptability, and overall efficiency.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Communication styles, leadership styles, employee work performance, agile work environment, organisational culture
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor
Divisions:	Faculty of Applied Communication (FAC)
Depositing User:	Nurin Syazwani Azmi
Date Deposited:	07 Nov 2025 04:42
Last Modified:	07 Nov 2025 04:42
URII:	http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/14762

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