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Emotional Intelligence

Subject : soft-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 12 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
  • Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.

This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. the ability to control or redirect disruptive impulses and moods - and the propensity to think before acting






2. Trustworthiness and integrity - comfort with ambiguity - openness to change






3. The ability to understand the emotional makeup of other people; skill in treating people according to their emotional reactions






4. Expertise in building and retaining talent - cross-cultural sensitivity - services to clients and customers






5. Self-confidence - realistic self-assessment (less likely to set themselves up to fail) - self deprecating sense of humor






6. A passion to work for reasons that go beyond money or status and to pursue goals with energy and persistence. Want to be a high achiever for the sake of it.






7. Effectiveness in leading change - persuasiveness - expertise in building and leading teams






8. It is most important at the high levels of a company - It is strongly linked to performance (leaders with high EQ outperformed yearly earnings goals by 20%)






9. Proficiency in managing relationships and building networks - an ability to find common ground and build rapport






10. The ability to recognize and understand your moods - emotions and drives






11. Increases with age - needs persistence and practice - brain can be trained






12. Strong drive to achieve - optimism even in the face of failure - organizational commitment