THE ANALYSIS OF PATERNALISTIC LEADERSHIP STYLE OF THE HEAD OF THE KARANGREJO WATER RESOURCES SERVICE TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION UNIT TULUNGAGUNG REGENCY

Culture and customs in Indonesia highly uphold the values ​​and norms that guide the implementation of leadership in each region. The application of cultural traits can be done using a paternalistic leadership style. Regional autonomy allows local governments to preserve local culture, including how to lead organizations by applying Eastern culture through paternalistic concepts. As part of the leadership of the local government, the Karangrejo Water Resources Office Technical Implementation Unit (UPTD SDA) of Tulungagung Regency applies paternalist leadership in its management. This research examines how the head of UPTD SDA Karangrejo implements the paternalistic leadership style. The research aims to identify and analyze the application of paternalist theory indicators in practice by the head of UPTD SDA Karangrejo. Some of the problems that occur in applying a paternalistic leadership style at UPTD SDA Karangrejo include the lack of opportunities for subordinates to develop creativity and imagination and the lack of motivation of subordinates and the lack of employees in carrying out daily tasks. This study uses qualitative research methods with descriptive methods. The data used is primary data. The research method used descriptive qualitative through interviews with UPTD SDA Karangrejo employees. Result 1). Paternalistic leadership is synonymous with the role of a fatherly leader. In this case, a leader is like a father to his children, namely the nature of protecting and nurturing his subordinates. 2). In making a decision, a leader must ask for advice from his employees or subordinates. 3). Leaders who are always right can lead to an authoritarian attitude even though sometimes the head of UPTD SDA Karangrejo wants to listen/accept suggestions from his employees. 4). The head of UPTD SDA Karangrejo rarely gives opportunities to his subordinates to develop creativity and imagination. 5). Head of UPTD SDA Karangrejo always obliges and demands his subordinates to obey the rules set. Paternalistic leadership runs effectively in the management of UPTD SDA Karangrejo, Tulungagung Regency.