The Concept of Emotional Intelligence

 

One of the biggest attributes that individuals in the business and social world can have is emotional intelligence. This is the ability of individuals to ensure that they not only have control over their emotions, but are able to make sure that they make rational decisions. Emotional intelligence allows individuals to ensure that they are able to handle a diversity of situation without losing control of their emotions. It also enhances their capability of better understanding the viewpoints of others in such a way that allows them to make better decisions than in situations where they do not have any control over their emotions and act impulsively. Leaders need this form of intelligence to enhance their capabilities as well as their effectiveness and this is to such an extent that it allows them to achieve success in areas where they would otherwise have failed. In this paper, there is an analysis of the manner through which the presence of emotional intelligence allows individuals to achieve good interpersonal communication.

The presence of emotional intelligence is an extremely important attribute when it comes to matters concerning interpersonal communication. This is especially considering that it allows individuals to better understand each other in such a way that ensures that there is the advancement of the interests of both parties. In interpersonal communication, it is important for individuals to make decisions and hold discussions in as rational a manner as possible and this means that emotional intelligence has a powerful role to play in the process (Petrovici & Dobrescu, 2014). It is also an essential means of making sure that individuals get to view the positions of their counterparts from the latter’s perspective so that when they communicate with them, they do so in a way that is not only rational, but also effective. Emotional intelligence is also essential when it comes to the achievement of positive emotions and this is in such a way that prevents negative emotions from influencing the direction of the conversation. The achievement of good interpersonal communication can only come about through the presence of emotional intelligence and this is in such a way that makes it possible for individuals to come to terms with their own emotions and have the presence of mind to make rational remarks and decisions. Therefore, the presence of emotional intelligence ensures that interpersonal communication is not only enhanced, but also brings about better results than in a situation where there is a lack of emotional intelligence.

The absence of emotional intelligence in interpersonal communication is often marked by emotional chaos. This is because individuals do not take the time to empathize and understand the people with who they are communicating. A significance of such a situation is that they end up in a situation where there is a total lack of interpersonal understanding and decisions are often made based on what individuals are feeling at the time rather than being based on an understanding that can help them enhance their communication and come up with rational decisions (Choi, et al., 2015). In most instances, individuals do not have emotional intelligence because it has not been made an essential part of their lives. A consequence is that when it comes to interpersonal communication, individuals end up losing control over their emotions and come to irrational conclusions that do not weigh the opinions of those with whom they are communicating. This is especially the case considering that individuals have the potential of better developing their emotional intelligence from a young age in a school and home environment that encourages it. However, there is often a failure to advance these initiatives and this is to such an extent that in their communication, individuals tend to be governed by uncontrolled emotions rather than constructively being able to control them. Therefore, the absence of emotional intelligence has the potential of leading to a breakdown of interpersonal communication and this is to such an extent that it might end up ruining relationships.

The past century has seen a considerable increase in the level of intelligence of individuals when compared to previous centuries. This has come about mainly because of the rapid advancements in technology that have forced individuals to adapt to them more effectively. In addition, individuals, especially children, are increasingly encountering a more sophisticated target environment, which is forcing them towards becoming more intelligent. However, the increase in the levels of IQ does not seem to have had a positive effect on emotional intelligence. On the contrary, individuals are increasingly being seen to be getting lower on emotional intelligence and this is to such an extent that they are essentially being governed by emotional chaos (McCleskey, 2014). Therefore, emotional intelligence and IQ are not mutually exclusive because the former is still quite deficient in certain societies and individuals. This is exemplified by the manner through which individuals respond to others who are not of the same race, religion, or culture as themselves. The lack of emotional intelligence has made it difficult for individuals to empathize with one another and has instead made them come to make decisions based on uncontrolled emotions. The latter decisions tend to end up having very bad results because they bring out the worst in individuals while preventing the intelligent conclusion of crises that affect individuals from day to day, especially in an increasingly multi-ethnic setting in a world that has become globalized.

In conclusion, emotional intelligence is a pertinent feature when it comes to interpersonal communication as well as the daily interactions between different individuals. It allows them to come to terms with each other in such a way that helps them empathize and understand the reasons behind why they act as they do. Through this process, individuals have a means of making their decisions rationally, and with absolute control over their emotions so that they are better able to have good relationships, while at the same time allowing them to work better together for the sake of achieving common goals. Thus, emotional intelligence is a pertinent means of making sure that individuals act rationally and work together as a team rather than being ruled by their emotions and leading to the loss of overall focus.

Determining an Effective Organisational Design in HR Department Mergers

 

Introduction

The merger of independent HR departments is a critical aspect because it involves a diversity of processes. It involves a process where consideration for achieving the best performance possible by the organization is made prominent in the development of the needed ideas. Thus, this paper seeks to develop an organization design as well as a personal reflection of the role of HR in the process.

Organizational Design

The first of these is that it has to involve the definition of the basic organizing principle, such as functions and processes that are going to be used (Rivera-Torres et al., 2015, Stokes et al., 2016, Kunisch et al., 2015). In addition, there will be a need to ensure that there is the advancement of knowledge concerning those aspects of the core parts of the organization that will need to be brought together in order to increase revenues (Carayannis et al., 2015). The next step is the documentation and standardization of procedures in such a way that all the merged department members feel comfortable, and have knowledge concerning the steps that they have to take in order to achieve success (Sparrow, 2016). This step is to be followed by the definition of tasks, functions, and skills in such a way that a system for the evaluation and accountability of employees is made available. It is also essential that the facilities and equipment that will be used by the diverse teams and departments within the organization are determined as swiftly as possible (Nel and Little, 2015). This will enable management of identify support resources, such as finance and sales, as well as staffing to be provided at all times. The definition of a management structure that provides strategic and operational support is also essential because it allows all individuals within the organization to feel comfortable working for it (Shin and Konrad, 2017, Susomrith and Brown, 2013). Finally, there will be need for the improvement of coordination and development systems which will handle such aspect of the organization’s operations as compensation and information-sharing.

Reflection

When I think of my personal development, I see myself having greatly advanced in the coming years. I hope that I will have developed the patience necessary to carry out long-term plans. In addition, it is my hope that I will be able to ensure that I continue being as hardworking and conscientious as possible so that I can advance within the corporate ladder and achieve my personal goal of becoming a leader. In my professional development, I hope to ensure that I preside over excellent customer service provision. In addition, I would like to undertake actions that will help in the advancement of the profitability of the organization. Furthermore, because it is my desire to become an HR manager in future, it is my belief that the department should be responsible for the reduction of costs in such a way that makes significant contributions to profitability. It is my vision to preside over a HR department that is way ahead when it comes to improved efficiency as well as time management so that the employees, and the organization at large, can achieve their highest potential.

Conclusion

Developing a culture of committed and engaged employees has been and continues to be a long-term ambition. This is especially considering that it provides a means for the development of a clear strategy for the management and growth of any organization. Thus will it be possible to achieve both my personal and professional objectives in the coming years.

Analytic Manifesto on Being Human

 

In the contemporary world, human beings are among the most powerful beings, having achieved dominion over all other creatures. This is considering that humans can be found all over the world, not only ruling over it, but also making use of the available resources. The exploitation of natural resources at an unprecedented level would logically mean that the diverse problems that plague humanity such as poverty, oppression, and illness would be a thing of the past. However, this is not the case, and it seems that despite the rapid progress that has been made by human societies, the problems plaguing a majority of humans have only become worse. The greed of the few individuals who possess the wealth to exploit resources has led to a situation where they make use of the majority to maintain and increase their wealth, both through manipulation and coercion. There are a number of steps that need to be undertaken in order to ensure that there is the advancement of the quality of life for all humans. Among these is the promotion of freedom from oppression, the right to life, community support, just laws, social cohesion, and the right to happiness.

One of the most important means of making sure that there is the promotion of humanity is through ensuring that there is freedom from oppression. In the contemporary world, there are a considerable number of countries that often oppress their own people. Oppression is an institution of the state, and it is one that goes against the natural order. This is especially considering that in the natural state, all individuals tend to fend for themselves and live their lives as they see fit. Furthermore, humans in the natural state do not often have conflicts with one another, and instead work together to ensure that there is the advancement of the interests of their own communities. Oppression, therefore, goes against the natural order to such an extent that it leads to the degradation of what is essentially being human. Human beings are individuals that have been designed in such a way that freedom makes them thrive while oppression not only degrades them, but also destroys their ability to achieve their full potential. One of the most significant examples of how oppression has a negative effect on individuals is seen in the story of Gilgamesh. This is a ruler who oppresses his people to such an extent that they cry out to the gods for help. The result is that they create a being like Gilgamesh, named Enkidu, who ends up matching him in a fight and from then on makes Gilgamesh a better ruler (Sanders 6). Therefore, freedom from oppression essentially means having a ruler or leader that has the interests of all his people at heart.

The right to life is also an important factor when it comes to the advancement of what is human. This right is fundamental because individuals do not have the right to end the life of others without a just cause. In addition, the right to life can be considered important because most individuals, no matter their social class, tend to want to life for as long as possible. A result is that from time immemorial, there has been a fear of death, which has often led to a quest for immortality. The changes that take place in Gilgamesh following the arrival of Enkidu and the latter’s eventual death bring about a situation where he feels the need to achieve immortality (Sanders 16). His quest to achieve this objective and his eventual failure lead Gilgamesh to a situation where he accepts the dictates of nature. Therefore, even though death is inevitable, individuals should not be allowed to die before the end of their natural lifespan. Instead, they should be able to take pleasure in the life that they have because despite the trials and tribulations that individuals have to endure in the course of their lives, life is still often sweet. The right to life requires that individuals live in harmony with one another, because it is within such an environment that they can be able to secure one another against the violation of this fundamental right.

Being human should include the ability to take pleasure in life because it is the only way through which life would be worth living and enduring. Human societies need to come to terms with the need to end the belief that life is all about work and making ends meet, and should instead seek to promote the idea that life is first and foremost about pleasure. Deriving pleasure from the simple factors of life, such as seeing the sunrise and establishing initiatives aimed at leading to the advancement of an environment where everyone is able to achieve their personal fulfillment should be an essential aspect of being human. Such activities as a family spending time together can go a long way towards helping individuals to get to know one another. The Kama Sutra, for example, is an ancient text that on the surface deals with sex. However, it is so much more than that because it creates a perspective concerning how humans can be able to derive pleasure from their lives by removing some of the negative restrictions that society places on them (Kama Sutra 7). It is human nature to achieve the desires of one’s heart because it is a means through which to ensure that there is the derivation of pleasure from life, which makes it worth living. Thus, taking pleasure in life is fundamental in the achievement of the goal of improving oneself, which is an essential aspect of being human.

Human communities were originally formed as a means of ensuring that they provided one another with support against a world that was essentially hostile to lone individuals. However, the changes that have taken place in society have led to a situation where some individuals have gained or amassed more wealth and power than their fellows. Thus, while some individuals have all that they need in their lives, others are essentially deprived, despite the fact that they live in the same communities. The establishment of leadership and the exploitation of natural resources is the reason behind the social inequalities that have become prevalent in human societies. It is essential for human societies to ensure that there is the creation of means though which to support the less privileged in society achieve a quality of life that allows them to derive pleasure from it. When individuals provide support for one another, it becomes possible to have a society that is not only strengthened by its members, but it also allows them to establish a situation where they are able to live in harmony with one another. The attainment of human satisfaction should be the goal of societies (Ryff and Singer 13), because it will ensure that the exploitation of natural resources is conducted in a responsible way while at the same time allowing those who have excess resources to support those with less. In this way, there will be the achievement of an objective that is in line with what it means to be human.

Living in a just society is another important aspect of being human because it leads individuals to have a sense of security and allows them to achieve their potential. This means that there is need to ensure that the society works towards the development of just laws for all. Just laws ensure that there is the establishment of stability in such a way that allows for the creation of strong initiatives aimed at developing confidence in the legal system. An example of such an initiative can be found in the ancient world in the Code of Hammurabi, which promoted the establishment of a stable state. The Code of Hammurabi, which advanced the development of laws and punishments that befitted the crime, essentially “an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth” made it possible for members of his society to receive justice at an unprecedented level (King). Under such a code, which does not complicate matters in the same way as the contemporary legal system does, has the potential of leading to a situation where human beings are discouraged from committing crimes. In addition, it makes justice an essential part of the social fabric to such an extent that individuals feel confident enough to live in society without the fear that their rights will be violated. Therefore, rather than making the legal system more complex, it is important that it is simplified so that if there is irrefutable evidence that an individual committed a crime against another, justice is served immediately. The complexity of a legal system makes it difficult for individuals who have committed serious crimes to be brought to justice.

Social cohesion is an essential aspect of being human and it has been taking place for thousands of years. However, there are individuals and political interests in the contemporary society who are actively seeking to ensure that there is an emphasis of the differences between members of the same society in order to gain political and economic ascendancy (Andreotti). A result of such a situation is that it makes it difficult for individuals of different social and religious backgrounds to live together in harmony and it instead leads them into conflict with one another. In order to remedy such a situation, it is important for individuals to begin appreciating their differences, because the appreciation of diversity is an essential part of being human. Even though many would not admit it, there has been considerable social exchange over thousands of years, and it is because of this exchange that contemporary societies have been formed. The creation of a strong support system that protects the rights of minorities in society while allowing both the majority and minority to interact and get to know each other, is an objective which, if fulfilled, will greatly enhance the experience of being human.

Being human means that individuals have the ability to create an environment where they are all able to attain happiness irrespective of their backgrounds. All humans have essentially the same needs that have to be satisfied in order to bring about harmony as well as justice in their lives. In order to achieve these goals, all societies have to ensure that they work towards fixing social problems that are prevalent in the contemporary world. Through such an initiative, it will be possible for individuals to stop focusing on simply making ends meet and other worries, and instead seek to derive pleasure from their lives, which should be the ultimate goal of being human. There is need to ensure that a society that cares for all of its constituents, and caters for all their interests at all times, is created. This is because it will help in the provision of the necessary support that individuals need to have fulfilling lives. Human beings, unlike other animals, are creatures that have the ability to think rationally, and the exercise of this ability in constructive ways can help in the advancement of the interests of the entire race. One of the biggest challenges that faces humanity, which has been the case for a long time, has been the greed and ambitions of individuals to ensure that they acquire as much wealth and power as possible. This situation is always at the expense of a majority of the population, which often has to work for long hours and attain little benefits for their efforts. Under such circumstances, it is essential to make sure that there is the creation a just and equitable society that requires that those individuals who have the means support initiatives aimed at raising the living standards of all the members of their societies. Increasing wages and reducing living costs can also enable the underprivileged members of society to attain a higher quality of life than is currently the case. The available resources across the world are enough to support all human beings and it is essential that they are utilized appropriately to benefit all people rather than only a few individuals that form the global elite.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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