Paternalistic Leadership and Employee Performance: The Mediating Role of Innovative Work Behavior

Abstract

This study investigates employee performance among police officers. It scrutinizes the influence of paternalistic leadership on employee performance and assesses the mediating role of innovative work behavior. A quantitative design was implemented, and data were collected employing a questionnaire circulated to 180 employees. Then, the accumulated data was investigated using the Smart PLS 4. The study highlights that paternalistic leadership affects employee performance. Innovative work behavior mediates the paternalistic leadership and employee performance. The study expands the existing literature concerning the role of paternalistic leadership and innovative work behavior in reinforcing employee performance. This type of study is infrequently due to its significant focus on performance. Thus, innovative work behavior can be maintained which has an impact on employee performance. This research was conducted at a police institution. Further developments are needed so that they can be applied to various sectors.