Modification, elaboration and empirical evaluation of the Beyers' Emotional Intelligence and Transformational Leadership Model.

[摘要] ENGLISH ABSTRACT : This origin of this study lies in the importance of leadership in organisations. Thebehaviour of individuals in leadership positions affects the attitudes and performanceof employees, and therefore, also the overall effectiveness and success of theorganisation. Understanding which factors contribute to effective leadership istherefore critical, so that employee performance and organisational success can beenhanced.A construct that has received increased attention with regard to effective leadershipis Emotional Intelligence (EI). It has been argued that leaders with a higher EI aremore effective than leaders with a lower EI. Beyers (2006) examined the relationshipbetween EI and leadership (more specifically, the Transformational Leadershipstyle). The present study aimed to expand on the work of Beyers by using a morerecent model and measurement of EI. Furthermore, three constructs were assessedas outcomes of effective leadership (Perceived Supervisor Support, OrganisationalCommitment and Job Satisfaction). Leadership has been shown to be an antecedentof these three constructs. It was argued that gaining insight into the outcomes ofeffective leadership, as experienced by the follower of a particular leader thatexhibits certain transformational leadership behaviours being influenced by variousEI competencies, could hold important positive outcomes for an organisation (i.e.better employee performance and retention rates).The results of the study confirmed that EI affects Transformational Leadership (TFL)behaviours. Only one dimension of TFL was found to be associated with one of thethree outcomes of effective leadership (i.e. Perceived Supervisor Support). Therelationships between the three outcomes were also tested, and the only significantpath was from Organisational Commitment to Job Satisfaction. Reflecting on theseresults, the study concludes with a discussion of the limitations of the study, as wellas recommendations for future research.

[发布机构] Stellenbosch University