Paternalistic (adjective)

1. Relating to or characteristic of a father; paternal.
2. Behaving as a father toward subordinates, especially by providing for them but also by interfering in their affairs.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from french paternaliste, from paternaliste, from père father + -aliste -al.

Examples:

1. The company had a paternalistic attitude towards its employees.
2. His paternalistic approach to management was not well received by the team.
3. The government's paternalistic policies did more harm than good.
4. She resented her father's paternalistic attempts to control her life.
5. The organization was criticized for its paternalistic attitude towards its clients.