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What was the primary demand of Allied Signal from its suppliers, as mentioned by the president of an aerospace company?
What was the primary demand of Allied Signal from its suppliers, as mentioned by the president of an aerospace company?
- Suppliers should reduce their prices to remain competitive.
- Suppliers should invest more in research and development.
- Both the company and its employees should be trained in the concept of "quality circles". (correct)
- Suppliers should implement stricter quality control measures.
According to an executive at Siemens AG, what is a challenge they faced even after successfully increasing productivity through process improvements?
According to an executive at Siemens AG, what is a challenge they faced even after successfully increasing productivity through process improvements?
- Resistance from employees to adopt new manufacturing techniques.
- A decline in employee satisfaction due to the restructured processes.
- A continued decline in their development curve, indicating the need to better leverage human potential. (correct)
- Difficulty in maintaining the initial high levels of productivity.
What did the former project manager at Ford Motor Company discover about emotional intelligence through the 'business training' methods at MIT's Sloan School of Management?
What did the former project manager at Ford Motor Company discover about emotional intelligence through the 'business training' methods at MIT's Sloan School of Management?
- Emotional intelligence training was ineffective in improving team collaboration.
- Emotional intelligence was less critical than technical skills in redesigning the Lincoln Continental.
- Developing emotional intelligence skills was essential for establishing an effective learning structure. (correct)
- Emotional intelligence had no impact on project outcomes.
According to the American Society for Training and Development's 1997 survey, what did most leading companies do regarding emotional intelligence?
According to the American Society for Training and Development's 1997 survey, what did most leading companies do regarding emotional intelligence?
What does the text suggest is a common issue with corporate efforts to promote emotional intelligence?
What does the text suggest is a common issue with corporate efforts to promote emotional intelligence?
What negative effect did a week-long leadership seminar for senior executives have on their subsequent job performance?
What negative effect did a week-long leadership seminar for senior executives have on their subsequent job performance?
How does the text describe the business world's realization regarding training programs?
How does the text describe the business world's realization regarding training programs?
What did the director of a Californian biotechnology company proudly state about his company's structure?
What did the director of a Californian biotechnology company proudly state about his company's structure?
What was the underlying issue discovered in the Californian biotechnology company described in the text, despite its innovative structure?
What was the underlying issue discovered in the Californian biotechnology company described in the text, despite its innovative structure?
What two abilities have become significantly more important for 'star' employees in the 1990s compared to the 1970s?
What two abilities have become significantly more important for 'star' employees in the 1990s compared to the 1970s?
Flashcards
Emotional Intelligence Importance
Emotional Intelligence Importance
Prioritizes developing skills related to emotional intelligence, recognizing its importance in business success.
Burnout
Burnout
A state of exhaustion and disinterest due to prolonged workplace stress.
Employee Adaptation
Employee Adaptation
Workers must be more responsible, participative, and emotionally intelligent due to company restructurings.
Essential Skills for Success
Essential Skills for Success
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New Essential Traits
New Essential Traits
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Study Notes
The Importance of Emotional Intelligence
- Companies increasingly recognize the importance of emotional intelligence skills.
- A Telia executive stated that competition is shifting towards how employees are treated.
- Linda Keaan from Citibank, has stated emotional intelligence has become fundamental in management training programs.
Examples of Emotional Intelligence in Practice
- An aerospace company president mentioned Allied Signal's requirement for employees to be trained in "quality circles."
- Siemens AG improved productivity through process optimization but needed to enhance employee capabilities by improving emotional intelligence.
- An ex-project manager at Ford Motor Company utilized MIT's "business education" methods to redesign the Lincoln Continental, noting emotional intelligence as vital for effective learning.
Challenges and Costs of Promoting Emotional Intelligence
- Many companies' efforts to promote emotional intelligence have been insufficient and costly in terms of time, energy, and money.
- A leadership learning investment study showed a week-long seminar for high-level executives had a slightly negative impact on their job performance.
- Emotional intelligence is revealed as a key component of competitiveness.
The Modern Work Environment
- A biotechnology company director highlighted qualities that made them a leader in their area
- No one had a permanent office. Instead, everyone had a small portable computer, which served as a mobile office.
Burnout and the Need for Connection
- People felt a need to connect, empathize, and communicate sincerely.
- Continuous change, technical innovations, global competition, and institutional investment intensify transformation.
- Emotional intelligence becomes even more critical as companies navigate reorganization.
Evolving Skills for the Modern Workforce
- Employees need to be more responsible and collaborative.
- Skills like emotional control, interview skills, teamwork, and leadership become crucial.
- Globalization demands a focus on emotional intelligence to maintain high salaries in developed countries.
New Challenges Require New Talents
- Innovations often create new problems.
- The ability to facilitate change and leverage diversity is essential.
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