The concept of 'cultural intelligence' (CQ) has gained prominence in organizational psychology as a measure of an individual's ability to function effectively across diverse cultural contexts. Unlike emotional intelligence, which focuses on interpersonal sensitivity, CQ encompasses four distinct dimensions: metacognitive, cognitive, motivational, and behavioral. Metacognitive CQ refers to the conscious awareness of cultural assumptions during interactions, while cognitive CQ involves knowledge of norms and practices in different cultures. Motivational CQ reflects the drive to adapt, and behavioral CQ pertains to the flexibility of verbal and nonverbal actions. Recent studies suggest that CQ predicts cross-cultural adjustment better than general intelligence or personality traits, particularly in expatriate assignments. However, critics argue that the construct overlaps with existing measures of openness to experience, questioning its incremental validity. Nevertheless, CQ training programs have been implemented in multinational corporations, aiming to enhance employees' adaptability in globalized markets.
❓ Согласно тексту, в чем заключается ключевое различие между культурным интеллектом и эмоциональным интеллектом?
A. Культурный интеллект сосредоточен на межличностной чувствительности, тогда как эмоциональный интеллект сосредоточен на культурных нормах.
B. Культурный интеллект подчеркивает адаптацию в различных культурных контекстах, тогда как эмоциональный интеллект акцентирует общее межличностное понимание.
C. Культурный интеллект является чертой личности, тогда как эмоциональный интеллект — это когнитивная способность.
D. Культурный интеллект имеет четыре измерения, тогда как эмоциональный интеллект — только два.
✅ 正确答案
Cultural intelligence emphasizes adaptation across cultural contexts, whereas emotional intelligence emphasizes general interpersonal awareness.
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