Dual-Level Impact of Paternalistic Leadership in Hospitality: A Longitudinal Study with Cultural and Gender Dynamics

Dual-Level Impact of Paternalistic Leadership in Hospitality: A Longitudinal Study with Cultural and Gender Dynamics

Introduction: This proposal aims to investigate the dual-level impact of paternalistic leadership in the hospitality industry. Focusing on a multi-level (individual and team) model, the study will examine the time-varying effects of paternalistic leadership using longitudinal data and explore the boundary conditions of gender and team culture. The research will employ mediators to examine the relationship between group-focused paternalistic leadership and team performance, as well as the relationship between individual-focused paternalistic leadership and work motivation.

Objective: The primary objective of this study is to understand the impact of paternalistic leadership, encompassing authoritarianism, benevolence, and morality, in the hospitality industry. By examining its effects at both the individual and team levels, this research aims to provide valuable insights into the complex dynamics of leadership in this specific industry.

Methodology:

1. Meta-analysis/Systematic Review:

   • Conduct a meta-analysis or systematic review to provide a comprehensive understanding of existing literature on paternalistic leadership in the hospitality industry.
   • Identify gaps in the existing research and highlight potential areas for further investigation.

2. Longitudinal Study Design:

   • Employ a longitudinal research design to capture the time-varying impact of paternalistic leadership in the hospitality industry.
   • Collect data at multiple time points to examine how the effects of paternalistic leadership evolve over time.

3. Mediation Analysis:

   • Investigate the mediating role of collectivistic culture at the team level between group-focused paternalistic leadership and team performance.
   • Examine the mediating role of emotional intelligence and trust at the individual level between individual-focused paternalistic leadership and work motivation.

4. Moderation Analysis:

   • Explore the moderating effect of role modeling between individual-focused paternalistic leadership and work motivation.
   • Investigate how role models within organizations influence the relationship between individual-focused paternalistic leadership and work motivation.

Expected Outcomes:

1. Enhanced understanding of the dual-level impact of paternalistic leadership in the hospitality industry.
2. Identification of the time-varying effects of paternalistic leadership on individual and team outcomes.
3. Insights into the boundary conditions of gender and team culture regarding the impact of paternalistic leadership.
4. Clarification of the mediating role of collectivistic culture, emotional intelligence, and trust in the relationship between paternalistic leadership and various outcomes.
5. Examination of the moderating effect of role modeling on the relationship between individual-focused paternalistic leadership and work motivation.

Conclusion: By investigating the dual-level impact of paternalistic leadership in the hospitality industry, this research aims to contribute to the existing literature by providing a comprehensive understanding of the topic. The proposed longitudinal approach and consideration of cultural and gender dynamics will offer valuable insights into how paternalistic leadership can influence individual and team outcomes in this unique industry.