Determination of situational leadership along with staff's personality type and learning style (a case study of family business in Kanchanaburi)

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify the most appropriate leadership style based on three different theories: employee’s personality type, learning style, and employee readiness. A total of five employees from family business in were selected to participate in this study. Two instruments were used for this research to evaluate employee’s personality type and learnings styles. The personality type questionnaire is based upon the works of Myers-Briggs and the learning style questionnaire is based upon the works of Honey & Mumford. Based on the situational leadership theory introduced by Hersey & Blanchard, observations were conducted to study the readiness, willingness, and competence level of the employees. This was done to find the best leadership style based on the results from the questionnaires and observation.