Question

Please answer the following open-ended questions using a minimum word count of 1,500 words total for the complete assignment

Chapter 4 – Critical Thinking Questions (25 points)

1. “Emotional intelligence is more important than cognitive intelligence in influencing an individual’s success.” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Fully support your perspective.

2. Recall a traumatic personal event, such as losing a loved one due to an accident or illness, receiving a rejection for an important job or school application, or failing an important assignment. Based on what you have learned in Chapter 4, discuss what has happened to you in terms of your cognitive reasoning, your emotional reactions, and your ability to logically deal with these stressful situations.

Answer 1

1.There are many people who argues that to be successful, an individual requires high IQ(cognitive intelligence). Though cognitive intelligence is important many organizations recognizing that Emotional intelligence is also a key factor for performing most jobs. To effectively work in dynamic, vibrant, competitive, team-oriented environment, employees requires the agility to manage, understand,assimilate and express emotions effectively. Hence in this context emotional intelligence is more important than cognitive intelligence influencing individual success. However the relative importance of both emotional intelligence and cognitive intelligence is subject of debate yet both are important. It is to be remembered that both EQ and IQ are important in their own ways. While EQ is less important than IQ in individual decision making whereas EQ may be more important than IQ for tasks requiring interpersonal activities.