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The concept of 'cultural intelligence' (CQ) has gained prominence in organizational psychology as a measure of an individual's capability to function effectively in culturally diverse settings. Unlike emotional intelligence, which focuses on interpersonal sensitivity, CQ encompasses four distinct dimensions: metacognitive, cognitive, motivational, and behavioral. Metacognitive CQ refers to the mental processes used to acquire and understand cultural knowledge, while cognitive CQ involves actual knowledge of norms, practices, and conventions in different 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 CQ predicts cross-cultural adjustment and job performance better than general cognitive ability, particularly in multinational teams. However, critics argue that CQ overlaps significantly with personality traits such as openness to experience, questioning its unique predictive validity.