GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

The role of emotional intelligence is crucial for public servants in overcoming adversity. Discuss.

Answered by 4 toppers · CSE 2021–2022

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

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The toppers’ answers

Anshu PriyaAIR 16 · CSE 2021 · 129 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a definition

Emotional Intelligence is the act of using ones Emotions in reasoning and to reason with ones own Emotions.

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Role for public servant in Adversity

  1. Self awareness Eg- understanding ones own Emotions Eg - doctors during covid had feeling of distress, work stress and Emotional fatigue.

  2. Self Management Dealing with ones Emotions Eg - IPS officer during a violent protest does not let his emotions ruin his intellect

  3. Social Awareness

understanding the Emotions of public Eg - patients loosing to corona ↓ Feeling of anger and distress in Family

  1. Social management

Close · a summary

dealing with Emotions of public Eg - Managing the protest of Doctor against delay of NEET PG

However, Emotional Intelligence needs the development of correct value system, dedication and objectivity to guide the right Behavious

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