PATERNALISTIC LEADERSHIP: A REVIEW AND AGENDA FOR FUTURE RESEARCH.

Abstract

The article looks at different perspectives on paternalistic leadership and assesses the current state of research and literature on the subject. Paternalistic leadership is typically defined as a leadership style that is based on fatherly benevolence combined with strong discipline and authority. It has been described as benevolent dictatorship and negatively received by much of the Western management literature available. Views on paternalistic leadership imply that managers take interest in the personal lives of workers and look out for their personal well-being. Cross-cultural studies have shown that employees in Mexico report higher paternalistic values than employees in the U.S. due to Mexican cultural values that promote strong familial relationships and respect for hierarchy.

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