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IJSREM63699
Volume:
10 |
5 |
May 2026
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1-4
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Monthly (12 issues per year)
License:International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management follows the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) License, allowing free use and distribution with proper attribution.
Department of Management Studies
Tecnia Institute of Advanced Studies
- In today's rapidly evolving corporate landscape, technical expertise alone is insufficient for sustained professional success. Soft skills and emotional intelligence (EI) have emerged as critical determinants of career readiness and workplace performance, particularly among management graduates. This study investigates the impact of soft skills development and emotional intelligence on the career readiness and workplace effectiveness of MBA students. Adopting a qualitative research methodology, data was collected through structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews with MBA students and industry professionals. The findings indicate that students with higher emotional intelligence and well-developed soft skills exhibit superior adaptability, interpersonal effectiveness, and professional confidence. The study recommends integrating structured soft skill and EI training within MBA curricula to produce industry-ready professionals.
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This study confirms that soft skills and emotional intelligence are not supplementary components of professional development — they are central to career readiness and sustained workplace performance. MBA students who cultivate emotional self-awareness, empathy, communication, and adaptability are far better equipped to navigate the complexities of modern organizational life. Educational institutions must recognize this imperative and take deliberate steps to integrate emotional intelligence and soft skill training as core elements of the MBA curriculum. Doing so will ensure that graduates are not only academically accomplished but also emotionally intelligent, interpersonally effective, and truly prepared for the challenges of the contemporary corporate world.
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5/22/2026
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