The influence of emotional intelligence and personal styles of dealing with conflict on strategic decisions

Purpose Organizations seek to achieve the best results for their strategic decisions by increasing effectiveness of vertical and horizontal interconnection. This leads an efficient effective flow information when making (from bottom-up) related those starting implement them on ground Top-down). Thus, article aims that, it requires managers at all levels practice relational leadership skills, most important which is dealing with emotions (through emotional intelligence (EI)) conflicts personal styles). Design/methodology/approach In this paper views 324 were surveyed in several small medium-sized companies Saudi Arabia. The respondents selected randomly. Findings A direct positive effect EI, patterns cooperation comprehension deal conflict was found indirectly through leadership. Research limitations/implications restricted relevant literature influence EI styles decisions. Practical implications As part practical implication managerial decision, policymakers should note that directly impacts Originality/value one few studies focused level choosing organizational units divisions.