GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

What are the main components of emotional intelligence and how does it help an individual in taking ethical decisions?

Answered by 7 toppers · CSE 2025

Syllabus: Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and governance.

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From all 7 answers · about 160 words · 71% drew a diagram.

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The toppers’ answers

A R RajahAIR 7 · CSE 2025 · 165 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a definition

Emotional intelligence has been defined by Daniel Goleman as the ability to identify, process and manage one's own emotions and the emotions of others.

Body · points

Diagram
Emotional Intelligence + Intelligent Quotient → Well-Rounded Personality

Components of EI :

  1. Self-Awareness - ability to identify one's emotions.
  2. Self-Regulation - ability to control one's emotions.
  3. Motivation - to identify and manage emotions of others.
  4. Empathy/Compassion - for others and thus managing their emotions.
  5. Social Interactions - via emotional intelligence and forming an united society.

Help in taking ethical decisions :

I Understanding the issue

  1. Helps in maintaining clear head.
  2. Helps in keeping emotions in check.
  3. Leads to holistic understanding of the emotions and issues.

II Formulation of solution

  1. Helps in weighing out emotions and moral consequences.
  2. EI helps in choosing between utilitarian (or) deontological approach.

III Implementation of decision

  1. Helps in managing stakeholders emotions.
  2. Gives mental courage to implement the decision.

Close · a summary

Thus, EI plays an important role in navigation of ethical dilemmas and conflicts of interest.

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