Abstract:

This study aims to investigate the effect of paternalistic leadership on organizational citizenship behavior through intrinsic motivation. Hypotheses were developed within the scope of leader-member exchange theory to determine these relationships. The research was conducted with 292 people working in both public and private sectors in Erzincan province by using the survey method. The data obtained in the research were analyzed with SPSS 21 program. It was found that all hypotheses put forward in the research were supported. Paternalistic leadership has a significant and positive relationship with intrinsic motivation. Paternalistic leadership variable was found to have a positive relationship with intrinsic motivation variable. Paternalistic leadership variable was found to have a positive relationship with organizational citizenship variable. Organizational citizenship behavior and intrinsic motivation variables were also found to have a significant and positive relationship. In addition, the mediating effect of intrinsic motivation was determined as a result of the analyzes.

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