The mediating role of leader-member exchange in the relationship between paternalistic leadership and turnover intention: A study on millennial employees in China

Zong Lu Song and Tze Cheng Chew and Borhan Sareya Abdullah (2024) The mediating role of leader-member exchange in the relationship between paternalistic leadership and turnover intention: A study on millennial employees in China. International Journal of Human Resource Studies, 14 (2). pp. 1-34. ISSN 2162-3058

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Abstract

This study investigates the relationship between three-dimensional paternalistic leadership and turnover intentions among millennial employees in China, with a focus on the mediating role of leader-member exchange (LMX). A sample of 241 millennial employees from private enterprises was analyzed using SPSS and PLS techniques. The findings indicate that LMX effectively mediates the influence of three-dimensional paternalistic leadership on turnover intentions. The study's use of single respondent and cross-sectional data may limit the robustness and generalizability of its conclusions. Nevertheless, the results offer valuable insights for management practices and decision-making processes in organizations. This research contributes to the literature by highlighting LMX as a crucial mediator in the relationship between three-dimensional paternalistic leadership and turnover intentions among millennial employees. It underscores the importance of further exploring LMX's mediating role in similar contexts, thereby advancing theoretical understanding and practical applications in leadership and employee retention strategies.

Item Type: Article
Keyword: LMX, Paternalistic Leadership, Millennial, Turnover Intention, China
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HM Sociology (General) > HM(1)-1281 Sociology > HM1001-1281 Social psychology
H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform > HN1-995 Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform > HN50-995 By region or country
Department: FACULTY > Faculty of Business, Economics and Accounting
Depositing User: ABDULLAH BIN SABUDIN -
Date Deposited: 06 Mar 2025 15:09
Last Modified: 06 Mar 2025 15:09
URI: https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/43061

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