Emotional Intelligence as a Factor of Career Success in an Organization - A Pilot Study

Abstract

The work environment, when not managed carefully, has been found to be a source of stress and emotional disharmony resulting in subsequent negative emotional states. Aggressive behaviors between co-workers have individual and organizational consequences such as low productivity and high levels of stress Employees with less grasp over their own emotions or understanding of others may fnd it very difficult to handle situations, which may affect their performance over time. This personal and the social competence of employees, which also form part of their role behavior can be understood in terms of varying levels of emotional intelligence. Today, Emotional intelligence is widely recognized as a valuable skill, and it is also one that researchers believe can be improved with training and practice. While emotional skills may come naturally to some people, there are things that anyone can do to help improve their ability to understand and reason with emotions. This can be particularly helpful in the workplace, where relationships and business decisions often rely on interpersonal understanding, teamwork, and communication. The various studies found that emotional intelligence has a positive impact on managerial effectiveness, leadership, stress management, workplace adjustment, and self improvement.