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The Influence of Emotional Intelligence, Spiritual Intelligence, and Intellectual Intelligence on Employee Performance – A Conceptual Analysis

In: Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Business, Economic, and Social Sustainability (ICOBES 2025)

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  • Avista Fara Ardzanik

    (Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa University)

  • Mohammad Ahyar Syafwan Lysander

    (Sarjanawiyata Tamansiswa University)

Abstract

This study aims to provide a conceptual analysis of how emotional, spiritual, and intellectual intelligence affect employee performance. The main focus of this study is to explain how these three dimensions of intelligence interact with each other in shaping productive and effective work behavior. This study uses a conceptual approach with a systematic literature review method of various relevant previous studies. Based on the literature review, a theoretical framework based on Integrated Intelligence Theory was developed to explain the relationship between emotional intelligence (EQ), spiritual intelligence (SQ), and intellectual intelligence (IQ) and improved individual performance in organizations. The analysis revealed that these three types of intelligence contribute positively to employee performance. EQ plays a role in the ability to manage emotions and build interpersonal relationships; SQ provides moral direction, meaning, and intrinsic motivation at work; while IQ supports logical, analytical thinking and rational decision-making. The synergy between the three creates human resources that are cognitively intelligent, emotionally mature, and spiritually moral. Practically, this research has implications for organizational management to design employee development programs that emphasize a balance between emotional, spiritual, and intellectual intelligence to improve performance and productivity. Theoretically, this research contributes to strengthening and expanding the Integrated Intelligence Theory as a comprehensive approach to understanding the psychological and cognitive factors that influence employee performance.

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  • Avista Fara Ardzanik & Mohammad Ahyar Syafwan Lysander, 2026. "The Influence of Emotional Intelligence, Spiritual Intelligence, and Intellectual Intelligence on Employee Performance – A Conceptual Analysis," Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research, in: Syamsul Hadi & Riskin Hidayat & Ambar Lukitaningsih & Ong Lin Dar & Taufik Abd Hakim (ed.), Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Business, Economic, and Social Sustainability (ICOBES 2025), pages 550-559, Springer.
  • Handle: RePEc:spr:advbcp:978-94-6239-626-5_41
    DOI: 10.2991/978-94-6239-626-5_41
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