Emotional Intelligence And Leadership Competencies: A Study Of Ministry Of Works, Owerri

Abstract

The study examined Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Competencies: A Study of Ministry of Works, Owerri. In conducting the study, descriptive survey approach was adopted and data was generated from a five point likert scale questionnaire. The study covered a population of one hundred and twenty three (123) senior and junior members of staff of the ministry. Taro Yamene formula was used to select a sample of 94 respondents. Out of the 94 questionnaires distributed, 88 were correctly filled and returned; thereby given a questionnaire return rate of 93.62%. The data gathered was analyzed with the kruskawalis (H) test. The study found that Leadership competence is an integral component of organizational performance, hence, it was concluded that the emotional state of the leader has significant effect on his/her competence. The study therefore recommends that Leaders should demonstrate emotional self-control, transparency, adaptability, initiative and be optimistic. These are the inevitable high personal standards that drives them to constantly seek performance improvements, hence; enhancing their goal achievement orientation and that to develop quality social awareness, leaders should strive to exhibit conflict management skills, be inspirational, drive changes in their environment and develop others. These helps to generate an atmosphere of friendly collegiality and make them models of respect, helpfulness, and co-operation, thereby drawing others into active, enthusiastic commitment to the collective effort, and build spirit and identity.

Enhancing the Occupational Safety, and Well-Being of Mining and Construction Workers: An Application of Emotional Intelligence Training (EIT)

“…The mining and construction industry plays a crucial role in the advancement of Nigeria as a country, contributing to the economy and society and also playing a contributory role that enhances the country's development (Olalusi & Otunola, 2012). Lots of mining and construction projects have failed and been abandoned in Nigeria (for example, the National Iron Mine in Itakpe), some of which researchers have attributed to ineffective leadership (Emerole et al, 2018;Ugoani, 2021). In the mining and construction sectors, both in Nigeria and globally, safety remains an ever-pressing concern (Oyedele et al, 2015).…”