The concept of 'cultural intelligence' (CQ) has gained prominence in organizational psychology as a framework for understanding cross-cultural effectiveness. Unlike emotional intelligence, which focuses on intrapersonal and interpersonal skills within a familiar cultural context, CQ specifically addresses the capability to function effectively in culturally diverse settings. Researchers have identified four distinct dimensions of CQ: metacognitive (the ability to plan and monitor one's own cultural assumptions), cognitive (knowledge of cultural norms and practices), motivational (the drive to engage with other cultures), and behavioral (the flexibility to adapt verbal and nonverbal actions). Studies suggest that high CQ is a stronger predictor of job performance in multinational teams than general cognitive ability. However, critics argue that CQ measurements often rely on self-reporting, which may not accurately reflect actual behavior in real-world intercultural encounters.
❓ According to the passage, what is a key limitation of cultural intelligence research?
A. It overlooks the role of emotional intelligence.
B. It relies heavily on self-reported measures that may not reflect real behavior.
C. It focuses too much on cognitive rather than behavioral aspects.
D. It has not been applied to multinational team settings.
✅ 正确答案
It relies heavily on self-reported measures that may not reflect real behavior.
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