“High cognitive intelligence without emotional intelligence can lead to administrative failure”. Comment.
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Q7. “High cognitive intelligence without emotional intelligence can lead to administrative failure”. Comment. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
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Why the Question: The understanding of the complementary role of emotional intelligence (EI) alongside cognitive intelligence (IQ) in ensuring effective, ethical, and people-centric administration. Key Demand of the Question: Critically analyze how emotional intelligence is essential in administrative functioning, the potential consequences of its absence, and suggest ways to inculcate EI in public administration. Structure of the Answer: Introduction: Briefly define emotional intelligence and its relevance in public administration, highlighting its role beyond cognitive abilities. Body: Importance of EI: Explain how EI enhances decision-making, conflict resolution, ethical governance, and leadership effectiveness in administration. Consequences of Lacking EI: Discuss administrative failures like rigidity, ethical lapses, poor crisis handling, and loss of public trust due to the absence of EI. Ways to Inculcate EI: Suggest methods such as training programs, mentorship, feedback systems, and stress management practices to develop EI among civil servants. Conclusion: Emphasize the need for a balanced approach where cognitive skills are complemented by emotional intelligence for ethical, efficient, and citizen-centric governance.
Why the Question:
The understanding of the complementary role of emotional intelligence (EI) alongside cognitive intelligence (IQ) in ensuring effective, ethical, and people-centric administration.
Key Demand of the Question:
Critically analyze how emotional intelligence is essential in administrative functioning, the potential consequences of its absence, and suggest ways to inculcate EI in public administration.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction: Briefly define emotional intelligence and its relevance in public administration, highlighting its role beyond cognitive abilities.
• Importance of EI: Explain how EI enhances decision-making, conflict resolution, ethical governance, and leadership effectiveness in administration.
• Consequences of Lacking EI: Discuss administrative failures like rigidity, ethical lapses, poor crisis handling, and loss of public trust due to the absence of EI.
• Ways to Inculcate EI: Suggest methods such as training programs, mentorship, feedback systems, and stress management practices to develop EI among civil servants.
Conclusion: Emphasize the need for a balanced approach where cognitive skills are complemented by emotional intelligence for ethical, efficient, and citizen-centric governance.