Motivational cultural intelligence and expatriate talent adjustment: an exploratory study of the moderation effects of cultural distance

• Published in: International journal of human resource management Vol. 34; no. 2; pp. 344 - 368
• Main Authors: Song, Hemin, Varma, Arup, Zhang Zhang, Yingying
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Routledge 19.01.2023; Informa UK Limited; Taylor & Francis LLC
• Subjects: Ability; Acculturation; Adjustment; China; Cultural distance; Emerging markets; Expatriates; global talent management; Human resource management; Intelligence; Moderation; motivational cultural intelligence; Sociocultural factors; Talent management

The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between motivational cultural intelligence and cultural adjustment of expatriate talent through the lens of cultural distance. The rapid development of MNCs from emerging markets and the corresponding increase in the need for expatriates makes...