The concept of 'cultural intelligence' (CQ) has gained traction in organizational psychology as a complement to traditional measures of cognitive ability. Unlike IQ, which focuses on abstract reasoning, CQ encompasses the capability to function effectively across diverse cultural contexts. Researchers argue that CQ comprises four distinct dimensions: metacognitive, cognitive, motivational, and behavioral. The metacognitive dimension involves higher-order thinking about cultural assumptions, while the cognitive dimension refers to factual knowledge about norms and practices. Motivational CQ drives interest and confidence in cross-cultural interactions, and behavioral CQ enables adaptive verbal and non-verbal actions. Studies indicate that high CQ predicts better performance in multicultural teams, yet some scholars caution that CQ cannot compensate for structural inequalities within organizations. Thus, while individual adaptability is valuable, it must be coupled with systemic changes to foster genuine inclusion.
❓ 지문에 따르면, 다음 중 옳은 것은 무엇인가?
A. A. CQ는 IQ보다 직무 성과를 더 신뢰할 수 있게 예측하는 지표이다.
B. B. CQ의 인지적 차원은 자신의 문화적 편향에 대해 성찰하는 것을 포함한다.
C. C. 높은 CQ만으로는 조직 내 시스템적 장벽을 극복하지 못할 수 있다.
D. D. 행동적 문화지능(CQ)은 팀 성공에 가장 중요한 차원이다.
✅ 正确答案
C. High CQ alone may not overcome systemic barriers in organizations.
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