Managing Uncertainty: The Impact of Emotional Competence on Work Performance and Job Security in the Private Sector

Abstract

This research explored the interplay between emotional competence and work performance among employees, focusing on the influence of job insecurities in an organizational setting.The study targeted private sector organizations and their workers in Pakistan, aiming to understand the impact of emotional competence on work performance and the moderating role of job insecurities. A web-based survey questionnaire was used to collect data from a sample of 300 respondents. Descriptive statistics and regression analysis were conducted using SPSS v.20.The analysis revealed a significant positive association between emotional competence and work performance, indicating that performance may increase by up to 98% due to emotional competence. However, job insecurities had an insignificant negative relationship with both emotional competence and work performance. The study recommends reducing job insecurities to enhance emotional competence and work performance, thereby increasing organizational productivity. Future research should include variables like employee burnout and TQM practices.