Analysis and Discussions
Applying Father Leadership
Like the Penang’s Baba counterpart (Yeap, 1975), “the family is very important to us all” “(And) it is quite a
characteristic (of Peranakan leadership) that the father-leader cares and shows concern.” “Being paternalistic,
wanting to care for their followers (employees) – who are seen as family members especially in family run
businesses” (several interviewees’ inputs).