Emotional Intelligence and Employee Productivity: An Educator?s Perspective

Abstract

Emotional intelligence is essential factor responsible for determining success in life & at work place. Psychological wellbeing seems to play an important role in shaping the behavior & performance of individual?s work-life environment. This study is undertaken to understand the performance level of teachers/lecturers in educational institutions in Maldives, the study focuses on understanding emotional intelligence of teachers/lecturers, its connectivity to their performance on the job. This paper examines the impact of four significant aspects of Emotional Intelligence that is self awareness, self management, social awareness and relationship management. Data for this study was collected through questionnaire and the respondents were the school heads of Academic Institutions. The results revealed that there is connectivity between emotional intelligence and employee productivity. A teacher/ lecturer with better emotional intelligence can perform better in-terms of class delivery, leading the team & building trust among colleagues and the surrounding network.