I've seen it client side. I've blogged about it recently. The emerging research on paternalistic work cultures is this: great for stable, conservative slow-growth small businesses where employees prefer stability to the stress of high performance. And the downside is that a paternalistic leadership style generates mediocrity even from highly talented people.  Paternalism doesn't end companies. It holds them back.

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