Paternalistic leadership and counterproductive work behavior: mediating role of leader identification and moderating effect of traditionality in Chinese generation Z employees

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Paternalistic leadership and counterproductive work behavior: mediating role of leader identification and moderating effect of traditionality in Chinese generation Z employees

IntroductionThis study investigates how paternalistic leadership (authoritarian, benevolent, and moral) affects counterproductive work behavior among Chinese Generation Z employees. By integrating culturally specific leadership styles with generational traits, this research offers insights into the...

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Main Authors:	Yangjie Ke, Li Liu, Manli Gu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-07-01
Series:	Frontiers in Psychology
Subjects:	paternalistic leadership counterproductive work behavior leader identification Chinese traditionality generation Z employees
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1587525/full
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