Effects of ethical leadership and emotional intelligence on organization commitment

Abstract

Ethical leadership is an essential leadership style that positively improves followers’ emotions for favorable organizational outcomes. This study investigates ethical leaders’ effects on employees’ emotional intelligence regarding their organizational commitment in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Data for the study was collected from 194 employees and managers from various regional organizations Accordingly, it has been observed that ethical leaders have positive effects on employee’s emotional intelligence and organizational commitment. Hence, emotional intelligence that the leaders can manage to improve their effects on the employee’s organizational commitment respectively. Therefore, emotionally intelligent leaders boost self-awareness, encourage motivation, and use empathy and social skills. Finally, leaders who display integrity, trust, and respect might improve followers’ favorable outcomes in the workplace.