What Is the Relevance of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership

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Multiple Choice

What is the relevance of emotional intelligence in leadership?

• A)Emotional intelligence is one of the most frequently identified contingencies of employees when choosing the best leadership style.
• B)Emotional intelligence is one of the attributes of effective leaders.
• C)Emotional intelligence is the psychological condition that makes people want to believe that leaders make a difference.
• D)Researchers who conduct leadership studies tend to have a higher level of emotional intelligence than researchers who study other organizational behaviour topics.
• E)Emotional intelligence is not relevant to the study of leadership.

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Definitions:

Diagnose

The process of identifying the nature or cause of a certain phenomenon, often applied to finding out the reasons behind a problem or condition.

Informal Groups

Groups that form naturally within an organization based on personal relationships or shared interests, as opposed to being formally structured by the organization.

Organizational Goals

The objectives a company aims to achieve, which guide its operational activities and strategic planning.

Undesirable Power

Influence or control that is used negatively, causing harm or coercion without regard for ethical standards or consent.