Question 1) Why is emotional intelligence (EI) important to good leadership? Which component of EI is most crucial? Explain.
Question 2) What are the three factors that allow a leader to influence his or her subordinates? What three organizational characteristics make leadership more difficult for a manager? Explain.
Question 3) Explain the differences we discussed in class among the trait, behavioral, and contingency approaches to leadership.
Question 4) According to Herzberg, is offering an employee higher wages or benefits an effective way to motivate them to sustained high performance? Why or why not. Also, what should an organization do to create consistently highly motivated employees?