The Importance of Emotional Intelligence
1. Define emotional intelligence (EI). What are its key characteristics? Why is it important to understand the concept of emotional intelligence?
2. Describe how the entrepreneurial orientation (EO) dimensions of innovativeness, proactiveness, and risk taking can be combined to create competitive advantage for a firm.
3. Why is it important for managers to carefully consider the type of organizational structure that they use to implement their strategies?
4. What are the benefits to firms and their shareholders of conducting business in an ethical manner?