Cognitive Intelligence
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Theoretical Foundation The basis of this research is contingency theory. Contingency theory suggests leadership effectiveness depends mostly on situational variables. Personality and other subjective measures can be…

This article provides an analysis of cognitive intelligence and emotional intelligence in relation to organizational behavior and job performance in the work environment. The analysis begins with an overview of each of these theories and a discussion about the strengths of each in modern organizations. The other parts examine the limitations of each of the theories and their applications in modern organizations.

The article discusses how emotional intelligence (EQ) impacts business today in light of its increased use in the modern business environment. The discussion begins with an evaluation of the concept of emotional intelligence and the reasons it was introduced by Daniel Goleman in 1998. This is followed by an evaluation of the difference between emotional intelligence and intelligence quotient and the use of the concept of emotional intelligence in business today. The last two sections examine the effect of the use of emotional intelligence on business today and the reason for the increased demand for employees with high emotional intelligence.

The term "emotional intelligence" refers to a person's ability to identify and regulate his own emotions, as well as the ability to identify and respond appropriately to the emotions of others.