CEVAP:

Paternalism is conceptualized as the employer’s authority and guidance in return for loyalty and respect from his/her subordinates. Paternalistic leadership is “a style that blends strong discipline and authority with fatherly benevolence and moral integrity couched in a personality atmosphere”. In paternalism, the leader is like a father and takes care of the followers like a parent would. Paternalistic leader creates a family environment at work, behaves like a father to subordinates. He protects and establishes close relations with them and gives fatherly advice for both work and personal lives. Although a paternalistic leader is caring and supporting subordinates in all areas, he will also underline status differences at work and demand unquestionable obedience from the subordinates. If subordinates do not obey and act individually, the leader may punish them. Paternalistic leaders anticipate to employees to be totally committed and loyal to them. Besides, leaders are concerned with the welfare of employees and their families.