Conceptualization of Cultural Intelligence: Definition, Distinctiveness, and Nomological Network

As organizations globalize and the workforce becomes more diverse, it is increasingly important to understand why some individuals function more effectively than others in culturally diverse situations (Erez & Earley, 1993; Gelfand, Erez, & Aycan, 2007; Triandis, 1994). Responding to this ne...

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Published inHandbook of Cultural Intelligence pp. 21 - 33
Main Authors Ang, Soon, Dyne, Linn Van
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published Routledge 2008
Subjects
Te Llig
Nomological Network
High CQ
SAS
Fi Ve
IDI
Cognitive CQ
Ne Ss
Pa Rti
General Cognitive Ability
Behavioral CQ
Al Fa
O Rr
CONCEPTUAL DISTINCTIVENESS
Metacognitive CQ
CCAI
Ab Ilit
Intercultural Situations
Cultural Intelligence
Motivational CQ
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Summary:As organizations globalize and the workforce becomes more diverse, it is increasingly important to understand why some individuals function more effectively than others in culturally diverse situations (Erez & Earley, 1993; Gelfand, Erez, & Aycan, 2007; Triandis, 1994). Responding to this need, Earley and Ang (2003) drew on Sternberg and Detterman’s (1986) multidimensional perspective of intelligence to develop a conceptual model of cultural intelligence (CQ)—defined as the capability of an individual to function effectively in situations characterized by cultural diversity. CQ research aims to provide insight into the age-old sojourner problem of why some people thrive in culturally diverse settings, but others do not.
ISBN:9780765622624
0765622629
DOI:10.4324/9781315703855-9