“…Traditionally, the workplace has been considered a cold and rational environment, a place where there is no room for the experience or expression of emotions and in fact, researchers are of the belief that 'emotion is the antithesis of rationality' (Ash forth and Humphrey, 1995). Emotional intelligence has been related to several factors such as life satisfaction, psychological well-being, occupational success and job performance, (Adeyemo & Adeleye, 2008;Bar-On, 1997& 2005Salovey & Mayer, 1990).…”