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emotional intelligence  

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  • Emotional intelligence (EI) is a relatively new construct that emerged from the body of research concerning social and multiple intelligences. Generally, EI may be defined as the ability to recognize and manage one's emotions and the emotions of others. [Source: International Encyclopedia of Organization Studies; Emotional Intelligence]

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