هوش اجتماعی

Role of Social Intelligence in Organizational Leadership

Malikeh Beheshtifar

Management Department, Islamic Azad University

Rafsanjan Branch, Iran

E-mail: M.beheshtifar@yahoo.com

Tel: 09133430415

Fateme Roasaei

Student of Islamic AZAD University

Rafsanjan Branch, Iran

Abstract

Interest in social intelligence has known a renaissance under the general term of social

effectiveness constructs. The abilities of emotional intelligence are the basis for the

construction of human relation, communication ability, and sensitivity to errors which

are described as social intelligence. Social intelligence defines in terms of behavioral

outcomes as one’s ability to accomplish relevant objectives in specific social settings. It

may be regarded as an overall construct for understanding how successfully people

manage social relationships. A key aspect of social intelligence development is learning

to be as clear and present as possible. Besides, leadership as a social process that is the

ability of an individual to influence, motivate, and enable others to contribute toward

the effectiveness and success of the organization. Some emerging leadership theories

imply that social intelligence is more important for leaders, because cognitive and

behavioral versatility and flexibility are important characteristics of competent leaders.

Individuals who are socially intelligent appear to experience a rich, meaningful life, as

opposed to truncated affective experiences. Furthermore, aspects of social intelligence

have been found to be associated with enhanced social problem-solving abilities,

experienced leadership, and positive interpersonal experience. Social intelligence can

serve as a foundation for, and help facilitate in the leadership effectiveness and success.

It is suggested to measure a manager’s social intelligence and help him or her develop a

plan for improving it.