This study sought to examine the relationship between the components of emotional intelligence and SME’s performance. Using the resource-based view and the emotional intelligence concept as the theoretical foundations, a census of 1,532 SMEs was selected in the Accra Metropolis for the study. Empirical results from 717 SMEs, utilising the hierarchical linear regression model, revealed that owner/manger’s emotional intelligence can be used to help facilitate work relationships resulting in sales and market performances. Moreover, the study found that Emotional intelligence makes a positive effect on SMEs performance of small and medium-sized enterprises. The practical implications of the results are also discussed
Track: Business Management
Published in: 1st Australian International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Sydney, Australia
Publisher: IEOM Society International
Date of Conference: December 21
-22
, 2022
ISBN: 979-8-3507-0542-3
ISSN/E-ISSN: 2169-8767