For each statement or question, determine if the scenario is a permutation or a combination, or neither.

Which of the following is a way to increase emotional intelligence in the workplace?  

According to the authors of Optimal, which of the following is not an ingredient in a successful training program for emotional intelligence?  

According to the authors of Optimal, there are several actions that organizational leaders can take that help build a culture that values emotional intelligence. Which of the following is not one of them?

What appears to be a buffer against burnout in one’s work?  

What is the most essential psychological buffer for managing stress?  

An office manager discovers that workers in the division did not complete the preparations for a presentation that is to be made to executive officers of the company the next day. The manager is furious that his team left before finishing the project. He spends the rest of the night thinking about how his bosses may react, imagining what may happen to him, and trying to find a way to be prepared to handle next steps for him at work and in his career. What is this an example of?

What appears to be true when it comes to motivating workers?

What is an important distinction made by top performers in any field?

What was the key takeaway regarding emotions and decision-making?