1. The Hawthorne studies conducted in the 1920s-1930s by Elton Mayo and Harvard faculty were a milestone in social science research in the US, guiding the relationship between emotional intelligence and social/behavioral sciences. 2. Emotional intelligence has several components, including the ability to manage emotions, develop relationships, resolve conflicts, and maintain a healthy ego. 3. Individuals with high emotional intelligence who take initiative and responsibility will rise to top positions in organizations as they pay close attention to others.