The concept of 'cultural intelligence' (CQ) has gained traction in organizational psychology as a framework for understanding effectiveness in cross-cultural interactions. Unlike emotional intelligence, which focuses on interpersonal sensitivity within a familiar cultural context, CQ emphasizes the capability to adapt one's cognitive and behavioral approaches when operating in unfamiliar cultural settings. Researchers identify four distinct dimensions of CQ: metacognitive, cognitive, motivational, and behavioral. The metacognitive dimension involves conscious awareness of cultural assumptions during interactions, while the cognitive dimension encompasses knowledge of norms and practices across cultures. Motivational CQ reflects the drive and confidence to engage with cultural differences, and behavioral CQ refers to the ability to exhibit appropriate verbal and nonverbal actions. Studies suggest that CQ predicts job performance and adjustment in multinational teams more reliably than general intelligence or personality traits, particularly when tasks require negotiation or conflict resolution across cultural boundaries.
❓ According to the passage, what is a key distinction between cultural intelligence and emotional intelligence?
A. Cultural intelligence focuses on interpersonal sensitivity, while emotional intelligence focuses on adaptation.
B. Cultural intelligence applies to unfamiliar cultural contexts, whereas emotional intelligence is typically relevant within a familiar cultural setting.
C. Emotional intelligence includes four dimensions, while cultural intelligence has only one.
D. Cultural intelligence is less effective than emotional intelligence in predicting job performance.
✅ 正确答案
Cultural intelligence applies to unfamiliar cultural contexts, whereas emotional intelligence is typically relevant within a familiar cultural setting.
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