Emotional intelligence as an antidote to the negative implications of perceived managerial supplication : a sectorial comparison
Purpose: This study investigated whether managers' nonaggressive political behavior can result in negative emotional and attitudinal outcomes such as aggressive behavior and the role of emotional intelligence (EI) in this context. The authors explored a moderated mediation model in which perceived managerial supplication elicited hostility that increased turnover intentions and the emotional abilities included in EI acted as antidotes to these outcomes. Design/methodology/approach: The authors tested the moderated mediation model using two large samples, one from the public sector and the other from the private sector, providing a cross-sectorial comparison. The authors collected the data for this study in three waves. Findings: The authors’ findings revealed that the model fit the public sector alone. Moreover, others' emotion appraisal was the only aspect of EI that moderated the hostility and turnover intentions of public servants. Practical implications: Interventions aimed at increasing the EI level of public servants can be a powerful tool for reducing their hostility and turnover intentions. However, these interventions must focus on all four aspects of EI , particularly others' emotion appraisal. Originality/value: Managers' nonaggressive political behavior can result in negative emotional and attitudinal outcomes such as aggressive behavior. However, EI reduces these negative outcomes among public servants.
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2020
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Authors: | Meisler, Galit |
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Personnel Review. - Emerald, ISSN 0048-3486, ZDB-ID 1480053-6. - Vol. 50.2020, 2 (13.07.), p. 498-514
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Emerald |
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