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Summary
Chapter 4
Positivity offset : when nothing in particular is going on, most individuals experience a mildly positive
mood.
Function of emotions -> our emotions provide important information about how we understand the
world around us & helps our thinking process.
Sources of Emotions & moods
Emotional Labor
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence : the ability to detect & to manage emotional cues & information; an
assortment of non-cognitive skills, capabilities, and competencies that influence a persons ability to
succeed in coping with environmental demands and pressures.
Self-awareness
Self-management
Self-motivation
Empathy
Social skills
Based on Research: High EI scores, not high IQ scores, characterize high performers.
OB Applications of Emotions & Moods