STUDY ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE (EI) AND MOTIVATIONAL TECHNIQUES AMONG EMPLOYEES IN THE BANKING SECTOR

This research explores the relationship between emotional intelligence (EI) and motivationaltechniques among employees in the banking sector, emphasizing the interaction between intrinsicand extrinsic motivators and EI components such as self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, andsocial skills. The study underscores the importance of EI in improving employee performance,managing stress, and promoting workplace harmony, particularly in high-pressure environments.Adopting a descriptive and correlational research design, data was gathered from 300 bankingemployees using structured questionnaires and interviews. The results reveal that motivationaltechniques, including monetary rewards, professional development opportunities, and recognitionprograms, significantly boost EI by enhancing self-regulation, empathy, and interpersonal skills.