The relationship between emotional intelligence and work attitudes, behavior and outcomes: An examination among senior managers

Journal of Managerial Psychology

Volumn 18, Issue 7-8, 2003, Pages 788-813

  Carmeli, Abraham ^a  

^a BAR ILAN UNIVERSITY   (Israel)

Author keywords

Altruism; Family friendly organizations; Job commitment; Job satisfaction

Indexed keywords

EID: 0347600804     PISSN: 02683946     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1108/02683940310511881     Document Type: Article

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