The concept of 'cultural intelligence' (CQ) has gained prominence in organizational psychology as a framework for understanding cross-cultural effectiveness. Unlike general intelligence, CQ emphasizes the capability to adapt one's behavior and cognition across diverse cultural contexts. Research by Earley and Mosakowski (2004) suggests that individuals with high CQ exhibit not only cognitive flexibility but also motivational drive to engage with unfamiliar cultural norms. Furthermore, a meta-analysis by Rockstuhl and Ng (2015) found that CQ predicts job performance in multicultural settings even after controlling for emotional intelligence and personality traits. However, critics argue that CQ measurements often rely on self-report questionnaires, which may be subject to social desirability bias. Despite these methodological concerns, the practical implications for global team management remain significant, as leaders with high CQ tend to foster more inclusive and innovative work environments.
❓ 지문에 따르면, 문화적 지능 평가의 주요 한계는 무엇인가?
A. A) 그들은 다문화 환경에서의 직무 성과를 예측하지 못한다.
B. B) 이들은 편향될 수 있는 자기 보고 데이터에 기반한다.
C. C) 그들은 감성 지능을 고려하지 않는다.
D. D) 그들은 리더에게만 적용되며, 팀 구성원에게는 적용되지 않습니다.
✅ 正确答案
B) They are based on self-reported data that may be biased.
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