Organisational Behaviour: Cognitive & Emotional Intelligence

STUDENT DETAILS
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ACAP Student ID: 196843
Name: Giuseppina Wolfram
Course: Bachelor of Applied Social Science

ASSESSMENT DETAILS
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Unit/Module: Organisational Behaviour

Educator: Jacqueline Campbell

Assessment Name: Academic Essay: Cognitive & Emotional intelligence

Assessment Number: 1

Term & Year: Term 2, 2012

Word Count: 1,892

DECLARATION

I declare that this assessment is my own work, based on my own personal research/study. I also declare that this assessment, nor parts of it, has not been previously submitted for any other unit/module or course, and that I have not copied in part or whole or otherwise plagiarised the work of another student and/or persons. I have read the ACAP Student Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Policy and understand its implications.

I also declare, if this is a practical skills assessment, that a Client/Interviewee Consent Form has been read and signed by both parties, and where applicable parental consent has been obtained.

Emotional and Cognitive Intelligence are two key areas when combined together, provide an individual with a greater advantage in achieving success not only in their personal lives, but within an organisation. Cognitive intelligence and emotional intelligence are considered to be important individual differences in the field of organisational behaviour. This essay will critically evaluate both concepts, as well as discuss the individual differences between the two. A definition of both concepts will be provided, along with individual strengths and limitations identified of both in relation to modern organisations. Finally, suggestions on how both of these concepts can be applied within organisations will conclude this essay. Cognitive Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence are both individual differences in determining one’s life success and have unique strengths, limitations and specific applications (Goleman, 1998). Cognitive ability or

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