The Relationships Between Self-Rated Emotional Intelligence (EI), Leader-Member Relationship Quality (LMX) and Cul-tural Value of Collectivism

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between Emotional Intelligence (EI), Leader-Member Relationship Quality (LMX), and Collectivism while controlling for Age, Gender, Education, Ethnicity, Tenure, Country of Origin, if not the United States (U.S.), and Leader-Member Relationship Quality (LMX). Specifically, this study examined the relationships between participants’ self-rated Emotional Intelligence as measured by the Schutte’s Self-Report Emotional Inventory Test (SSEIT), the Leader-Member Relationship Quality as measured by the Leader-Member Exchange (LMX-7), and participants’ cultural practice of Collectivism “as is” measured by the Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness (GLOBE). A sample of convenience was used, with a total of 461 surveys collected. Three hundred thirty-eight surveys were fully completed (N = 338, Mage = 44.01). A multiple regression analysis was performed to determine if relationships existed between participants’ Emotional Intelligence, Leader-Member Relationship Quality, and Collectivism. Overall findings revealed there were significant relationships between participants’ Emotional Intelligence, Leader-Member Relationship Quality, and Collectivism. Education and Gender were predictors of Collectivism.