Prosecutors' Performance: The Role of Emotional Intelligence, Motivation, and Organizational Support
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Objective: This study explores how prosecutors develop dynamic capabilities by analyzing the influence of emotional intelligence, motivation, and organizational support on their professional performance.
Methods and Materials: A qualitative thematic analysis approach was utilized to identify patterns and themes in the data. The process involved iterative coding, categorization, and interpretation to gain a nuanced understanding of prosecutors' experiences. To ensure the credibility of findings, triangulation was employed using interviews, observations, and document analysis. Member checking was also conducted to validate interpretations with participants.
Findings: Emotional intelligence emerged as a critical factor in ethical decision-making and managing work-related stress. Prosecutors with high emotional intelligence showed better self-regulation, empathy, and adaptability, enabling them to navigate ethical dilemmas, interpersonal conflicts, and courtroom tensions. They reported that emotional awareness helped them remain impartial when assessing evidence and interacting with victims and defendants. Observations further supported that emotionally intelligent prosecutors handled high caseloads without compromising well-being or judgment. Motivation—both intrinsic (sense of justice, personal fulfillment) and extrinsic (career advancement, recognition, institutional rewards)—was a significant driver of professional dedication. Prosecutors with strong motivation demonstrated greater resilience, job satisfaction, and consistent ethical performance. Document analysis confirmed that motivated individuals adhered more closely to ethical standards and maintained decision-making consistency.
Conclusion: The study emphasizes the need for a holistic human resource development approach within prosecutorial environments. It contributes to bridging psychology and legal studies by highlighting how emotional intelligence and motivation enhance prosecutorial effectiveness. Moreover, it extends dynamic capability theory to the legal field, showing how adaptability and institutional support foster resilience, ethical conduct, and professional growth in judicial settings.
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