Malaysian Computer Professional: Assessment of Emotional Intelligence and Organizational Commitment

Abstract

The contribution of emotional intelligence towards organizational commitment has been extensively documented in the literature. This study was conducted to address this gap. Adopting a survey research methodology involving 115 Information Technology Professionals working in Malaysian Administration Modernisation and Management Planning Unit (MAMPU), the findings of the study reveal that out of the four clusters of emotional intelligence, only two turns out to be the significant predictors of organizational commitment. The findings further signify the importance of emotional intelligence in ensuring organizational commitment in the context of computer professionals.