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Sinnappan, L. P., Prabhakaran, S. B., Karunakaran, R., Kalaivani Chinnasamy, A., Gopal, R., Rajan, S., & Purath, R. A. (2024). Flexing the emotional muscle: Investigating how team reflexibility shapes performance via emotional intelligence. Environment and Social Psychology, 9(8). https://doi.org/10.59429/esp.v9i8.2869

Flexing the emotional muscle: Investigating how team reflexibility shapes performance via emotional intelligence

Lara Priyadharshini Sinnappan

PSGR Krishnammal CollegeforWomen, Coimbatore

Saranya Boopathi Prabhakaran

GR Damodaran Academyof Management, Coimbatore

Ranchana Karunakaran

GR Damodaran Academyof Management, Coimbatore

Arunadevi Kalaivani Chinnasamy

GR Damodaran Academyof Management, Coimbatore

Ravikumar Gopal

GR Damodaran Academyof Management, Coimbatore

Sathya Rajan

GR Damodaran Academyof Management, Coimbatore

Rajesh Adangam Purath

GR Damodaran Academyof Management, Coimbatore


DOI: https://doi.org/10.59429/esp.v9i8.2869


Keywords: Adaptability, Emotional Intelligence, Performance, Team Dynamics, Team Reflexibility

Abstract

In team settings, the development of reflexibility and emotional intelligence significantly influences performance outcomes. Identifying these relationships is crucial for optimizing team dynamics and achieving superior results. Present research investigates the relationship between team reflexivity and team performance through the mediating role of Emotional Intelligence. Team reflexibility affects team performance positively and developing emotional intelligence skills improves team performance. SPSS and AMOS software was used to analyze the data and the hypothesis was tested using structural equation modeling (SEM) and data obtained from 317 IT company employees in Coimbatore, India. The outcomes of the study provide both practical and theoretical insights for IT company employees to increase team performance through flexible and emotional intelligence skills. Employees with a high level of Intelligence Quotient (IQ) are insufficient for today's business.  To be successful, workers must have a certain level of Emotional Intelligence (EI).  Employees with a high EI tend to have better relationships and connections, higher performance due to collaboration, and a more positive and peaceful workplace. This research gives managers and leaders an in-depth understanding of highly reflective teams, which will allow them to be more inventive while also altering their emotional abilities to perform better and retain the organization in the long run.

Author Biographies

Lara Priyadharshini Sinnappan, PSGR Krishnammal CollegeforWomen, Coimbatore

Department of Business Administration

Saranya Boopathi Prabhakaran, GR Damodaran Academyof Management, Coimbatore

Department of Management

Arunadevi Kalaivani Chinnasamy, GR Damodaran Academyof Management, Coimbatore

Department of Management

Ravikumar Gopal, GR Damodaran Academyof Management, Coimbatore

Department of Management

Sathya Rajan, GR Damodaran Academyof Management, Coimbatore

Department of Management

Rajesh Adangam Purath, GR Damodaran Academyof Management, Coimbatore

Department of Management

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