The concept of 'cultural intelligence' (CQ) has gained prominence in organizational psychology as a framework for understanding cross-cultural effectiveness. Unlike traditional measures of cognitive ability, CQ encompasses four distinct dimensions: metacognitive, cognitive, motivational, and behavioral. Metacognitive CQ refers to an individual's conscious awareness of cultural assumptions during interactions, while cognitive CQ involves knowledge of norms and practices across cultures. Motivational CQ reflects the drive to adapt, and behavioral CQ pertains to the ability to exhibit appropriate verbal and non-verbal actions. Research suggests that high CQ predicts better performance in multicultural teams, particularly when tasks require negotiation or conflict resolution. However, critics argue that CQ may overlap significantly with general personality traits such as openness, raising questions about its unique predictive validity. Nevertheless, CQ training programs have been implemented in multinational corporations, with mixed results, indicating that while CQ is a useful heuristic, its application requires careful contextual adaptation.
❓ According to the passage, which of the following best summarizes the main concern raised by critics of cultural intelligence?
A. A) Cultural intelligence is too difficult to measure in practical settings.
B. B) Cultural intelligence may not be distinct from established personality traits.
C. C) Cultural intelligence training programs are ineffective in all contexts.
D. D) Cultural intelligence focuses too much on cognitive aspects and ignores behavior.
✅ 正确答案
B) Cultural intelligence may not be distinct from established personality traits.
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