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1. Effect of Emotional Intelligence on Academic Performance among Business Students in Pakistan

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Malik, Sania Zahra and Shahid, Sehrish

Abstract

Emotional intelligence (EI) has been a popular topic in the field of organizational behaviour. Research shows that emotional intelligence successfully predicts job performance and leadership skills. Based on these reasons, this study attempts to evaluate the impact of emotional intelligence on academic performance of business students. It also aims to analyze if business schools contribute to the development of emotional intelligence in students. Data was collected from 325 business students studying in three business-related institutions. This study measures emotional intelligence by employing Trait Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire Short Form (TEIQue SF) and academic performance through grade point average (GPA). Hierarchical regression analysis was conducted to ascertain the effect of emotional intelligence on academic performance of business students. Findings suggested that the relationship between emotional intelligence and academic performance was weak. However, the relationship between emotional intelligence and academic performance improves considerably over the years. These results imply that the curriculum and evaluation system in our business schools needs to be designed adequately in order to reflect the emotional intelligence of our students, as emotional intelligence is a key capability for managerial success.

Published
2016

2. Emotional intelligence and resistance to change: Mediating role of psychological capital in telecom sector of Pakistan

Author

Malik, Sania Zahra and Masood, Sadia

Subjects
resistance to change, positive psychology, ddc:330, psychological capital, mediation, Pakistan, sense organs, emotional intelligence, skin and connective tissue diseases, telecom sector
Abstract

Emerging research on positive psychological resources has identified Psychological Capital (PsyCap) as an important contributor towards a number of useful organizational outcomes. Literature on change management suggests that one of the most significant obstacles in managing change is employees' inability to accept the change initiatives, and that emotional intelligence (EI) and PsyCap both support in combating resistance towards change (RTC). Based on the importance of the three interrelated concepts, the present study is aimed to examine the mediating role of psychological capital on the relationship between emotional intelligence and resistance towards change. Data has been collected from a sample of 170 employees from telecom organizations operating in Pakistan through personally administered questionnaires. The mediation effect has been tested using Baron and Kenny's method of hierarchical multiple regression. Results show a positive relationship between EI and PsyCap, a negative relationship between PsyCap and resistance towards change and a negative relationship between emotional intelligence and the resistance toward change. Finally, PsyCap fully mediated the relationship between emotional intelligence and resistance towards change. The study makes a significant and unique contribution to literature by showing the mediation effect of PsyCap between the relationship of EI and RTC, which has been explored for the first time. Also, the study establishes that significant relationships exist between EI, PsyCap and RTC individually in the unique context of telecom sector of Pakistan. It is concluded that emotional intelligence leads to stronger psychological resources which play a significant role in employee's proactive attitudes towards change. Finally, limitations, future research and practical implications have been discussed.

Published
2015

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