Contemporary Management - Sample Assignment

Running head: CONTEMPORARY MANAGEMENT
A STUDY ON EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author Note

1CONTEMPORARY MANAGEMENT
What is Emotional Intelligence?
Emotional Intelligence can be explained by the ability to point out, understand, utilize
and manage emotions in a positive manner. It is used to alleviate mental pressure, empathize,
reduce problems and talk to people in a positive way. It causes changes in many aspects of a
day-to-day life, which includes the way people behave and interact with others. He or she is
also able to understand the emotional state their own as well as others. They can interact
people in such a way that they can attract others towards them. One can easily understand the
fundamentals of emotions to relate better to people to establish a good relationship, attain a
better mentality towards work, and thus enjoy a fruitful life.
Developing of Emotional Intelligence
To develop emotional intelligence, a person must understand his or her own emotions
and how it would affects his or her thinking. It is essential to know the strengths and
weaknesses one’s self and to have self-confidence (Goleman, Boyatzis, and McKee 2013). If
one is able to control the impulsive thoughts and handle emotions in healthy ways, take
actions, keeping commitments, and adjust to repetitive change of circumstances. Social
awareness is also essential to understand the basics of emotions, requirements and problems
of other people, highlight emotional cues and power dynamics of an organization. To
maintain good relationships, daily communication is essential, inspire and influence others,
work well in a team, and manage conflict. (Carson, Carson and Birkenmeier 2016)
Understanding Emotional Intelligence