Chi-sum WONG is a professor in the Department of Management of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He received his PhD from the University of Purdue. His major research areas include emotional intelligence, career guidance, localization of human resources in China, Chinese management concepts, and research methodology.

• Preface 1. Basic Concepts about Scientific Research 2. Beginning of the Journey: Is EI a Worthwhile Construct? 3. Sufficient Evidence to Make Yourself Comfortable? 4. Provide Convincing Evidence after the Initial Stage 5. Alternative Measures of EI 6. Cultural Issues Concerning the EI Construct 7. EI and Human Performance 8. EI Training 9. EI and Leadership 10. Alternative Conceptualizations of Emotional Labor 11. Summary and Review Appendix: What’s Next?

Chi-sum WONG is a professor in the Department of Management of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He received his PhD from the University of Purdue. His major research areas include emotional intelligence, career guidance, localization of human resources in China, Chinese management concepts, and research methodology.

• Preface 1. Basic Concepts about Scientific Research 2. Beginning of the Journey: Is EI a Worthwhile Construct? 3. Sufficient Evidence to Make Yourself Comfortable? 4. Provide Convincing Evidence after the Initial Stage 5. Alternative Measures of EI 6. Cultural Issues Concerning the EI Construct 7. EI and Human Performance 8. EI Training 9. EI and Leadership 10. Alternative Conceptualizations of Emotional Labor 11. Summary and Review Appendix: What’s Next?

Chi-sum WONG is a professor in the Department of Management of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He received his PhD from the University of Purdue. His major research areas include emotional intelligence, career guidance, localization of human resources in China, Chinese management concepts, and research methodology.

• Preface 1. Basic Concepts about Scientific Research 2. Beginning of the Journey: Is EI a Worthwhile Construct? 3. Sufficient Evidence to Make Yourself Comfortable? 4. Provide Convincing Evidence after the Initial Stage 5. Alternative Measures of EI 6. Cultural Issues Concerning the EI Construct 7. EI and Human Performance 8. EI Training 9. EI and Leadership 10. Alternative Conceptualizations of Emotional Labor 11. Summary and Review Appendix: What’s Next?