A manager is told by a superior that her business expansion proposal was rejected outright by senior management. Within hours of receiving the news, she meets with her superior and excitedly points out the lack of creativity on the part of senior management, indicating she may have to consider employment with another, more creative company. Which component/skill associated with EI does this manager potentially lack?

A) empathy
B) self-awareness
C) self-control
D) emotional intelligence

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Vishal Kuruppu · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The manager's quick, emotionally charged response to the rejection of her proposal, particularly her threat to leave the company, suggests a lack of self-control. Self-control, a component of emotional intelligence, involves managing one's emotions and impulses effectively, especially in challenging situations.

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