Impact of Team Emotional Intelligence on Promotive and Prohibitive Voice through Underlying Mechanism of Thriving at Work of Employees

Abstract

The current study is investigating the role of team emotional intelligence (EI) in enhancing employees both promotive (PMV) and prohibitive (PHV) voice behaviors. Further thriving at work (TAW) was proposed as an underlying mechanism between team EI and employee’s PMV and PHV. The data of 460 employees of information technology sector of Pakistan's twin cities was collected. Hayes Process Macros was used for testing the mediated relationships. The study's findings indicate that team EI promotes the employee's PMV and PHV. Further, results also support the mediating mechanisms of TAW in between team EI and employee voice behaviors. The findings of this research add to the existing literature on team EI and its implications for employee voice behavior. By highlighting the positive effects of team EI on voice behavior, organizations can gain valuable insights into enhancing team functioning and facilitating employee engagement in term of PMV. The findings also help the practitioner to correct the wrong practices through PHV of employees.  Investigating these relationships offers insights into the mechanisms through which EI provides practical implications for organizations striving to enhance team effectiveness and employee engagement. The findings are equally important for practitioner and researchers.

Keywords:   Team Emotional Intelligence, Thriving at Work, Promotive Voice, Prohibitive voice