Authoritarian and benevolent leadership: the role of follower homophily, power distance orientation and employability

Alexei Koveshnikov*, Mats Ehrnrooth, Heidi Wechtler

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)218-235
Number of pages18
JournalPersonnel Review
Volume52
Issue number1
Early online date18 Jan 2022
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Feb 2023
MoE publication typeA1 Journal article-refereed

Keywords

  • Authoritarian
  • Benevolent
  • Follower-centric leadership
  • Russia
  • Turnover intentions

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