Essay Assignment: Impact of Emotions on Decision Making
Length: 5 pages.
This module focuses on the impact that emotional intelligence has on decision making. Additionally, the module highlights biases in decision making, as well as emotional influences on decision making.
Your goal for this assignment is to develop a plan to increase motivation, satisfaction, and performance in the workplace through the use of foundational principles associated with emotional intelligence. You must highlight the key elements of emotional intelligence that increase follower motivation and performance. Also, describe the potential biases that could impact leadership decision making and make recommendations to overcome the leadership biases. There are links to self-assessments in the lecture that may provide food for thought as you develop your plan. Address the following in your paper/plan:
a) Provide a brief summary of the attributes associated with EQ.
b) Describe how you would embody each of those attributes.
c) Develop a means for employing the plan to increase motivation, satisfaction, and performance in the workplace.
d) Share specifics on the potential advantages and disadvantages of your plan.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.