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Emotional Intelligence and Job Performance of Accounting Students Undertaking Internships

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  • Arif Lukman Santoso

    (Universitas Sebelas Maret Surakarta, Indonesia)

Abstract

Objective � This paper investigates the influence of emotional intelligence on job performance among accounting students undertaking Student Internships. Methodology/Technique � This study adopts a quantitative research approach, using questionnaires to collect data. The study examines accounting students at Sebelas Maret University. The sample consists of 201 participants who were selected using a purposive method, from the final year students studying Accounting (Undergraduate and Diploma Programs) at Sebelas Maret University. Regression analysis is used to examine the relationship between emotional intelligence and job performance in accounting students. Findings � The results show that emotional intelligence has a positive influence on job performance among students undertaking internships. Further analysis suggests that the ability to motivate oneself and build meaningful relationships are the most important variables in explaining the relationship between emotional intelligence and job performance of students undertaking internships. Novelty � This research contributes to emotional intelligence literature by providing meaningful management implications to the university administrators in the Indonesian higher education system.

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  • Arif Lukman Santoso, 2018. "Emotional Intelligence and Job Performance of Accounting Students Undertaking Internships," GATR Journals jmmr179, Global Academy of Training and Research (GATR) Enterprise.
    • Handle: RePEc:gtr:gatrjs:jmmr179
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    1. Nanik ISTIANINGSIH & Ariyanto MASNUN & Widya PRATIWI, 2020. "Managerial Performance Models Through Decision Making And Emotional Intelligence In Public Sector," REVISTA ADMINISTRATIE SI MANAGEMENT PUBLIC, Faculty of Administration and Public Management, Academy of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania, vol. 2020(35), pages 153-166, December.
    2. Nanik Istianingsih & Sarjon Defit, 2021. "Rough Set Method for Determining Knowledge Attribute on Customer Satisfaction," International Journal of Economics & Business Administration (IJEBA), International Journal of Economics & Business Administration (IJEBA), vol. 0(1), pages 66-78.

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    Keywords

    Emotional Intelligence; Job Performance; Internship Activity; Accounting Students; Management.;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • M10 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - General
    • M12 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Personnel Management; Executives; Executive Compensation
    • M41 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Accounting - - - Accounting

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