Title

The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Styles of African American Law Enforcement Executives

Authors

B. Bernard Ferguson, Walden University

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Description

Ineffective leadership within police organizations has resulted in worker disengagement, absenteeism, and high turnover. This quantitative study examined the relationship between ethnicity, emotional intelligence (EI) and leadership styles of African American law enforcement executives. Hypotheses were tested using data collected from 130 members of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), and comparing results to data from a prior similar study using Caucasian law enforcement executives. Results indicated that ethnicity had a statistically significant relationship with EI and leadership style factors.

Publication Date

2014

City

National Harbor, MD

Keywords

Research Symposium

Disciplines

Law Enforcement and Corrections | Leadership Studies | Work, Economy and Organizations