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¶ … emotional intelligence" was first used in the academic literature in the early 1990s. In the mid-1990s, emotional intelligence made the pages of mainstream news magazines and bestseller books. According to James Kierstead (1999), "emotional intelligence is an umbrella term that captures a broad collection of individual skills and dispositions usually referred to as soft skills or inter and intra-personal skills," (1). Emotional intelligence has received some attention recently in literature pertaining to human resources, largely because the essence of human resources depends on aspects of emotional intelligence. However, research into the interface between emotional intelligence and leadership has yet to be thoroughly examined. In particular, I would like to postulate a connection between emotional intelligence and leadership, with a research hypothesis stating basically that emotionally intelligent interpersonal traits can be found in all strong leaders regardless of their leadership styles.
2. One of the most exciting topics in the field of organizational involves the potential differences between organizations led by women and those led by men. Because increasing numbers of large corporations are led by women, it may be easier to address the differences between male and female leadership. I postulate that organizations run by men differ significantly from women, especially in terms of their human resources management styles. One potential research hypothesis in this area might be that female-run organizations tend to have a more diverse staff, and one that includes more women in upper-level management positions.
3. Globalization is one of the most significant factors impacting organizational behavior in the 21st century. I propose that cross-cultural communication is absolutely essential for effective leadership in the future, and that organizations that hire specialists that can bridge cross-cultural gaps will be more successful in the coming years.
Works Cited
Kierstead, James. (1999). "Human Resource Management Trends and Issues: Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace." Online at .
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