This paper is part of the International Journal of Applied Research in Business and Management (ISSN: 2700-8983), Volume 5, Issue 2, published in 2024.
Authors
Afrifa Sampson Junior, Edinam Agbemava, Agbanu Gameli Prosper, Adokou Apeletey Faustin
Abstract
The emerging and innovative 3D printing industry in South Africa necessitate leaders with managerial skills such as emotional intelligence to improve employee job performance. This study seeks to examine the direct and mediating relationships between leader emotional intelligence, leader emotional behaviour and employee job performance among 3D printing firms in South Africa. A total of 148 employees from 3D printing firms in South Africa were randomly selected to participate in this study through the use of questionnaires. Structural equation modelling was used to test the hypotheses. The results of the study showed that a significant positive relationship exists between leader emotional intelligence and employee job performance as well as leader emotional intelligence and leader emotional behaviour. Moreover, a significant positive relationship was found to exist between leader emotional behaviour and employee job performance. The result also indicated that leader emotional behaviour mediates the relationship between leader emotional intelligence and employee job performance. The implication of this study designates emotional intelligence as a critical managerial skill that can effectively enhance employee job performance in 3D printing firms.
Suggested Citation (APA 7th)
Sampson Junior, A., Agbemava, E., Prosper, A., Faustin, A. (2024). Leader Emotional Intelligence, Behaviour and Job Performance Linkages Among 3D Printing Firms. International Journal of Applied Research in Business and Management, 5(2). https://doi.org/10.51137/wrp.ijarbm.2024.aslt.45622
