Abstract
Purpose: Drawing on follower-centric leadership theory, the study examines the role of perceived homophily between the leader and the follower, follower's individual-level power distance orientation (PDO) and follower's perceived employability in moderating the effects of authoritarian and benevolent paternalistic leadership (BPL) on followers' turnover intentions. Design/methodology/approach: The study analyzes a sample of 403 white-collar Russian employees. Findings: Whereas both leadership styles generally decrease followers' turnover intentions, they operate differently. Authoritarian leadership (AL) is more effective among followers with higher follower-leader homophily and PDO, whereas BPL is effective only among followers with low perceived homophily and PDO, and more effective among followers with higher perceived employability. Originality/value: The study extends research on non-participative styles of leadership, their effects and boundary conditions.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 218-235 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Personnel Review |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 18 Jan 2022 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 20 Feb 2023 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Keywords
- Authoritarian
- Benevolent
- Follower-centric leadership
- Russia
- Turnover intentions