Paternalistic - Advantages and disadvantages table in A Level and IB Business

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Created on: 29-10-23 22:43

Paternalistic

Advantages

As there is no employee involvement in decision making, decisions can be made more quickly.
Because the business considers the welfare of the employees, they are more likely to be loyal to the business unlike with an autocratic leadership.
The business also takes into account the employees best interests which can make the employees feel more recognised by the business, further incresing their loyalty to the business.

Disadvantages

There is no employee involvement in decision making which can lead to dissatisfaction in employees if bad decisions are made.
There is low motivation amongst staff as they are still being ordered around strictly and don't have much creativity.
Employees are too dependant on supervisors which can cause the business to be slower as they cannot be independant and must report to others.

Evaluation

While a paternalistic leadership style can create more loyalty to the business than an autocratic leadership style, there is still a lot of demotivation amongst employees as they have no creativity and are being micromanaged.

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