International Journal of Research Studies in Management
CollabWritive Special Issue
2024 Volume 12 Issue 13
Available Online: 1 October 2024
Author/s:
Zeng, Chaoyan
Graduate School, Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas, Philippines
Abstract:
This dissertation examines the correlation between work engagement, emotional intelligence, and health and wellness in middle management positions in China’s real estate industry. The study specifically targets front-line store managers from seven prominent real estate enterprises in Guangdong Province, using a descriptive research approach to gather data via a questionnaire with a 4-point Likert scale, which was validated through a pilot test and assessed for reliability using Cronbach’s Alpha. The results indicate that middle managers highly value continual learning, which significantly impacts their job engagement, while empowerment in decision-making and resource allocation requires improvement. Emotional intelligence is crucial for managing relationships, motivating others, and regulating emotions, with the greatest emphasis on emotion regulation. Despite some positive aspects, there is a need to better exploit personal networks and establish more efficient goal-setting and feedback processes to enhance team motivation. Middle managers must prioritize health and wellness issues, including as mental health, social well-being, and professional well-being, in order to develop resilience. The study highlights the need of thorough training programs and well-defined career development routes to facilitate individual and professional advancement. The study underscores the distinct difficulties encountered by middle managers in the demanding setting of the real estate sector, underscoring the necessity for strong support networks, adaptable work schedules, and programs promoting well-being. The suggested resilience framework combines these aspects, providing a strategic method to improve the performance of middle management and the competitiveness of the firm. This comprehensive approach offers useful insights for enhancing strategies in managing human capital and cultivating a resilient and motivated staff in rapidly changing market conditions.
Keywords: real estate sector, middle management, work engagement, emotional intelligence, health and wellness, resilience framework
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2024.1287
Cite this article:
Zeng, C. (2024). Human capital work engagement, emotional intelligence, and health and wellness: Basis for middle management resilience framework. International Journal of Research Studies in Management, 12(13), 177-184. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrsm.2024.1287