An emotional-intelligence-based model for improving faculty members' effectiveness

Abstract

Aiming at determining the role of Emotional Intelligence (EI) - based leadership in improving faculty
effectiveness, the present study suggested a model with 10 principle components. Research
methodology was descriptive- survey of exploratory type. Statistical population were the present
faculty members in the semester (N = 3500). The subjects of the study (sample) consisted of 351 faculty
members selected through stratified random method. Data were collected via two researcheradministered
questionnaires. Statistical operations utilized for data analysis included: Independent ttest,
Wilkoxon test, variance analysis, factor analysis and principle component analysis. Findings
showed that there are 10 EI-based leadership factors which determine faculty effectiveness. Results
also suggested a significant difference between desirable and current situations in Islamic Azad
universities. Bridging such a gap, a suggested model was developed and proposed. Its conformity
degree was then evaluated by higher education experts' viewpoints (95%). The necessary amendments
were made at the end.