A Cultural Analysis of Paternalistic Leadership in Chinese Organizations

Jiing-Lih Farh and Bor-Shiuan Cheng

Chapter 4 in Management and Organizations in the Chinese Context, 2000, pp 84-127 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract Paternalistic leadership, which combines strong discipline and authority with fatherly benevolence and moral integrity couched in a ‘personalistic’ atmosphere, has been found to be prevalent in overseas Chinese family businesses (CFBs). After critically reviewing the extant literature, we identify three constituent elements of paternalistic leadership (PL): authoritarianism, benevolence and moral leadership. We trace the deep cultural roots of each element and explore their relevance to organizations in contemporary Chinese societies. We then identify key research issues and propose a preliminary PL model for future studies on leadership in Chinese organizations.

Keywords: Cultural Root; Leader Morality; Chinese Society; Leadership Style; Filial Piety (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2000
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DOI: 10.1057/9780230511590_5

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