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.
❓ Согласно тексту, какое из следующих утверждений является верным?
A. A. CQ является более надежным предиктором эффективности работы, чем IQ.
B. B. Когнитивное измерение CQ включает рефлексию над собственными культурными предубеждениями.
C. C. Высокий CQ сам по себе может не преодолеть системные барьеры в организациях.
D. D. Поведенческий культурный интеллект является наиболее важным аспектом для успеха команды.
✅ 正确答案
C. High CQ alone may not overcome systemic barriers in organizations.
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