Vliv emoční inteligence manažera na motivaci a výkon podřízených

This bachelor thesis examines the impact of a manager‘s emotional intelligence on the motivation and work performance of their subordinates. The aim of the thesis is to explore how a manager‘s emotional intelligence affects the motivation and work performance of their subordinates. The theoretical part contextualizes emotional intelligence within managerial practice, leadership, and motivation theories. The practical part is based on qualitative research, utilizing semi-structured interviews with five managers from various industries. The research results indicate that empathy and self-regulation are considered the most crucial components of emotional intelligence in practice. The findings confirm that an emotionally intelligent approach enables individualized motivation and fulfills employees‘ psychological needs, especially the need for recognition and relatedness. This approach leads to the creation of psychological safety and synergistic effects, whereas insufficiently developed emotional intelligence leads to communication barriers, increased error rates, and employee turnover. In conclusion, the thesis offers specific recommendations for managerial practice.