“…Researchers have found a basket of studies in the field of emotional intelligence around the world (Alavi et al, 2013;Bar-On, 1997;Boyatzis et al, 1999;Caruso & Salovey, 2004;Dulewicz & Higgs, 2004;Goleman, 1995;1998;Jordan et al, 2002;Karimi, 2012;Mayer et al, 2002;Rahim et al, 2002;Salovey et al, 1995;Schutte et al, 2009;Srivastava, 2013). Literature has suggested that managers with emotional intelligence can bring managerial effectiveness (Amin & Afza, 2008;Ashraf & Khan, 2012;Chadha, 2015).…”