A critical evaluation of the role of emo
This empirical study (Rosete & Ciarrochi) tests whether an ability-based measure of emotional intelligence (MSCEIT V2.0) predicts leadership effectiveness among 41 senior executives in an Australian Public Service organization. Participants completed MSCEIT, 16PF personality inventory and WASI (IQ); leadership was assessed via objective performance-management ratings ("what" and "how") and a 360° multi-rater (PELC). Main findings: higher EI — specifically the perceiving-emotion branch — correlated with and incrementally predicted the “how” (leadership behaviour) ratings over personality and IQ; MSCEIT scores were largely distinct from 16PF personality factors and modestly correlated with IQ.
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41 executives
149 raters (approximately 3.6 subordinates per executive on average)
Mayer–Salovey–Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT) Version 2.0
Personality: 16PF (16 Personality Factor Questionnaire); Cognitive ability: Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence (WASI)
Received February 2004; Revised September 2004; Accepted February 2005