MANAGER EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND ORGANISATIONAL CLIMATE: A MODERATING ROLE OF PEOPLE ORIENTED CULTURE OF DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS IN RIVERS STATE

Abstract

This study investigated the influence of manager emotional intelligence on organisational climate of deposit money banks in Rivers State. The paper revealed that manager emotional intelligence influences organisational climate of the deposit money banks in Rivers State. Conclusively, the study affirmed that adoption and development of emotional intelligence by managers of banks will contribute substantially towards enhanced or positive organisational climate. It was recommended, among other things, that bank managers endeavor to improve in their people- oriented culture to facilitate a positive climate where employees feel valued, receive essential support and get emotionally and psychologically energized to contribute their best towards the attainment of desired organisational outcomes.