| The quantitative study focused on accountability by individual board of directors. The paradigm of measuring for decision-making, ethics, and other critical knowledge phenomenon in leadership proved to be interesting. The study involved using two surveys, the EQ-i-short and the Accountability, to determine the correlation between Emotional Intelligence and Accountability. Sixty-three individual board members participated in the research. Two elements of EI and accountability showed a strong positive correlation, adaptability, and intrapersonal intelligence. The results of the study support that individual board members using the two strongest emotional connectivity EI, intuitiveness and self-awareness, may help the members understand the consequences of one’s actions and the importance of making informed financial decisions, which in turns helps the organization remain competitive. |
