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.
❓ Según el pasaje, ¿cuál de las siguientes opciones resume mejor la principal preocupación planteada por los críticos de la inteligencia cultural?
A. La inteligencia cultural es demasiado difícil de medir en entornos prácticos.
B. B) La inteligencia cultural puede no ser distinta de los rasgos de personalidad establecidos.
C. C) Los programas de formación en inteligencia cultural son ineficaces en todos los contextos.
D. D) La inteligencia cultural se centra demasiado en los aspectos cognitivos e ignora el comportamiento.
✅ 正确答案
B) Cultural intelligence may not be distinct from established personality traits.
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