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.
❓ Согласно тексту, что подразумевает лонгитюдное исследование о составляющих культурного интеллекта?
A. Поведенческий культурный интеллект является самым сильным предиктором успеха экспатриантов.
B. Мотивационный культурный интеллект может компенсировать более низкий когнитивный культурный интеллект в межкультурных ролях.
C. Метакогнитивный культурный интеллект не связан с настойчивостью в выполнении зарубежных заданий.
D. Культурная подготовка является наиболее надёжным способом повышения всех аспектов культурного интеллекта (CQ).
✅ 正确答案
Motivational CQ may compensate for lower cognitive CQ in cross-cultural roles.
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