The concept of 'cultural intelligence' (CQ) has gained prominence in organizational psychology as a measure of an individual's ability to function effectively in culturally diverse settings. Unlike emotional intelligence, which focuses on intrapersonal and interpersonal skills, CQ encompasses four distinct dimensions: metacognitive, cognitive, motivational, and behavioral. Metacognitive CQ refers to the conscious awareness of cultural assumptions during interactions, while cognitive CQ involves knowledge of norms and practices in different cultures. Motivational CQ reflects the drive to adapt, and behavioral CQ is the capacity to exhibit appropriate verbal and nonverbal actions. Research suggests that high CQ correlates with better job performance in multinational teams, yet critics argue that the construct overlaps with general intelligence and personality traits, questioning its unique predictive validity. Nonetheless, CQ training programs have been adopted by global corporations, indicating practical utility despite theoretical debates.
❓ Según el pasaje, ¿cuál de las siguientes es una diferencia clave entre la inteligencia cultural y la inteligencia emocional?
A. A) La inteligencia cultural se centra en habilidades intrapersonales, mientras que la inteligencia emocional se centra en normas culturales.
B. B) La inteligencia cultural enfatiza el funcionamiento en entornos culturalmente diversos, mientras que la inteligencia emocional enfatiza las habilidades intrapersonales e interpersonales.
C. C) La inteligencia emocional incluye cuatro dimensiones, mientras que la inteligencia cultural solo tiene dos.
D. D) La inteligencia emocional está más fuertemente vinculada al desempeño laboral en equipos multinacionales que la inteligencia cultural.
✅ 正确答案
B) Cultural intelligence emphasizes functioning in culturally diverse settings, while emotional intelligence emphasizes intrapersonal and interpersonal skills.
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