10.2. RESEARCH

The EI assessments most commonly used in South Africa for individuals are the various forms of BarOn Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i®) (Bar-On, 1997) and the Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT®) (Mayer, Salovey, & Caruso, 2002). For organizations, the Benchmark of Organizational Emotional Intelligence (BOEI™) (Stein & MHS Staff, 2005) is often used.

10.2.1. BarOn Emotional Quotient Inventory (EQ-i®)

Emotional intelligence can be described as "an array of personal, emotional, and social competencies and skills that influence one's ability to succeed in coping with environmental demands and pressures" (Bar-On, 1997, p.3). The EQ-i® is a self-report inventory that measures these skills and competencies on ...

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