The concept of 'cultural intelligence' (CQ) has gained traction in organizational psychology as a complement to emotional intelligence. Unlike EQ, which focuses on interpersonal empathy within a familiar cultural context, CQ measures an individual's capability to function effectively across diverse cultural settings. Researchers argue that CQ comprises four distinct dimensions: metacognitive (awareness of cultural assumptions), cognitive (knowledge of cultural norms), motivational (interest in adapting), and behavioral (ability to adjust actions). A longitudinal study of expatriate managers revealed that those with high motivational CQ were more likely to persist in overseas assignments, even when cognitive CQ was modest. This suggests that intrinsic curiosity and confidence may outweigh factual knowledge in predicting cross-cultural success, challenging the assumption that cultural training alone suffices.
❓ Según el pasaje, ¿qué implica el estudio longitudinal sobre los componentes de la inteligencia cultural?
A. La Inteligencia Cultural conductual es el predictor más fuerte del éxito de los expatriados.
B. El CQ motivacional puede compensar un CQ cognitivo más bajo en roles transculturales.
C. La inteligencia cultural metacognitiva es irrelevante para la persistencia en asignaciones en el extranjero.
D. La formación cultural es la forma más fiable de mejorar todas las dimensiones del CQ.
✅ 正确答案
Motivational CQ may compensate for lower cognitive CQ in cross-cultural roles.
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