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To Cite this Article: Salim, F. A. A., Musah, A. A., Ibrahim, I., Sharifuddin, J., & Rizal, A. M. (2022). Factors Affecting Transactional Leadership Style at Engineering Sector in Malaysia. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences. 12(7), 303– 309.
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