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Erschienen in: Journal of Business Ethics 4/2012

01.07.2012

The Impact of Paternalistic Leadership on Ethical Climate: The Moderating Role of Trust in Leader

verfasst von: Ayşe Begüm Ötken, Tuna Cenkci

Erschienen in: Journal of Business Ethics | Ausgabe 4/2012

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Abstract

The purpose of this empirical study is to investigate the effect of paternalistic leadership (PL) on ethical climate and the moderating role of trust in leader. Convenience sampling is used as a sampling procedure and the data were obtained from 227 Turkish employees. The findings indicated that PL had some effect on ethical climate. Furthermore, partial support was found for the moderating effect of trust in leader on the relationship between PL and ethical climate. The results of the study showed the importance of PL on employees in following company rules and procedures and showing a sense of responsibility and care to customers, community, and others in the organization.

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Metadaten
Titel
The Impact of Paternalistic Leadership on Ethical Climate: The Moderating Role of Trust in Leader
verfasst von
Ayşe Begüm Ötken
Tuna Cenkci
Publikationsdatum
01.07.2012
Verlag
Springer Netherlands
Erschienen in
Journal of Business Ethics / Ausgabe 4/2012
Print ISSN: 0167-4544
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-0697
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-011-1108-2

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