Topic: Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.
6. Emotional intelligence amidst a crisis situation helps decision makers to maximize the pertinent of emotional intelligent skills to improve decision making. Elucidate. (150 words)
Difficulty level: Easy
Key Demand of the question:
To explain how EI makes a difference in extreme crisis situations.
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 4 and part of ‘Abstract Thursdays’ in Mission-2023 Secure.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
In your own words, define Emotional intelligence.
Body:
Emotional Intelligence (EI) refers to the capability of a person to recognize, understand and manage own emotions, as well as to understand, manage and influence emotions of others. It is not always virtuous and can be used as a tool for positive and negative ends.
Very briefly describe the key 5 components of EI.
Explain why it is so valuable in the context of crisis situations. Mention how it makes a difference and people with high EI can manage any situation and rise above it. Cite examples to substantiate your points.
Conclusion:
Conclude by summarising.
