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 general cognitive ability, 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 is the capability to exhibit appropriate verbal and nonverbal actions. Research indicates that high CQ predicts better performance in multicultural teams, particularly in tasks requiring negotiation or conflict resolution. However, critics argue that CQ overlaps significantly with emotional intelligence and personality traits, questioning its unique predictive validity. A recent longitudinal study found that CQ training improved expatriate adjustment but only when combined with language proficiency, suggesting that CQ is necessary but not sufficient for cross-cultural success.
❓ Según el pasaje, ¿cuál de los siguientes es un hallazgo clave del estudio longitudinal mencionado?
A. El entrenamiento de CQ por sí solo mejora significativamente el ajuste de los expatriados, independientemente de las habilidades lingüísticas.
B. B) El CQ metacognitivo es la dimensión más importante para el rendimiento de equipos multiculturales.
C. C) El entrenamiento en CQ mejora el ajuste del expatriado solo cuando se combina con el dominio del idioma.
D. D) Los críticos han demostrado que el CQ no tiene una validez predictiva única más allá de la inteligencia emocional.
✅ 正确答案
C) CQ training improves expatriate adjustment only when paired with language proficiency.
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