Religiosity and workplace behavior: A manifestation of emotional intelligence

Journal of Management, Spirituality and Religion

Volumn 4, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 138-159

  Melita Prati, L ^a   Lin, Yongmei ^b   Bass, Ken ^a  

^a EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON   (United States)

Author keywords

Emotional Intelligence; Job Satisfaction; Mood; Religiosity

Indexed keywords

EID: 85007775757     PISSN: 14766086     EISSN: 1942258X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/14766080709518655     Document Type: Article

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