EMOTIONAL QUOTIENT-BASED HIRING AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: MEDIATING ROLE OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Abstract

This study investigated the influence of EQBH on OP. This investigation also examined the mediating effects of EI. Islamabad and Rawalpindi-based organizations were chosen for the current study. The distributed questionnaire recorded responses from employees and their managers separately. Of 450 surveys given questionnaires, 350 were retrieved. Findings from this study indicate that EI mediates the link between EQBH and OP. This framework will positively contribute to the achievement of the project's objectives and milestones, together with the active participation of managers in maximizing their knowledge, talents, and skills with the use of EI. This critical study addition to management, also recommended future directions and has several managerial and academic implications