Motivational cultural intelligence, realistic job preview, realistic living conditions preview and cross-cultural adjustment

2006 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Intelligence ◽  
Cultural Adjustment ◽  
Living Conditions ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Realistic Job Preview ◽  
Motivational Cultural Intelligence

Unlocking Expatriates’ Job Creativity: The Role of Cultural Learning, and Metacognitive and Motivational Cultural Intelligence

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 767-794 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao-Jun Xu ◽  
Xiao-Ping Chen
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Intelligence ◽  
Cultural Distance ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Learning ◽  
Crucial Component ◽  
Domain Learning ◽  
Expatriate Management ◽  
Nuanced Understanding ◽  
Motivational Cultural Intelligence

ABSTRACTIn this article, we extend Amabile's componential theory of creativity to account for cross-cultural creativity by conceptualizing cultural learning as a crucial component in the creativity relevant process. We hypothesize a significant positive relationship between cultural learning and expatriates’ cross-cultural job creativity, and that this relationship will be enhanced by domain learning and the cultural distance between the host and home countries. Moreover, we propose that expatriates with higher metacognitive and motivational cultural intelligence will engage in greater cultural learning, which in turn will be related to job creativity. Data from 219 expatriate-supervisor dyads of 36 Chinese multinational companies reveal that metacognitive CQ and motivational CQ are indeed positive antecedents to cultural learning, which in turn positively relates to cross-cultural job creativity, especially for high domain learning expatriates who work in a foreign culture not vastly different from home. Our findings make significant contributions to the existing literature on creativity and provide nuanced understanding of the relationship between cultural intelligence, cultural learning and cross-cultural job creativity. Our findings also have important implications for expatriate management.

Exploring the role of motivational cultural intelligence in SIE women’s adjustment

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
Riana Schreuders-van den Bergh ◽  
Yvonne Du Plessis
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Intelligence ◽  
Cultural Adjustment ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Specific Reference ◽  
Motivational Strategies ◽  
Conceptual Frameworks ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Purposive Sample ◽  
Motivational Cultural Intelligence

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore and discuss the role of motivational cultural intelligence and its related strategies in the experiential learning and cross-cultural adjustment of self-initiated expatriate (SIE) women. Design/methodology/approach – Interactive qualitative analysis (IQA) was the design and process used for this research. Two IQA focus groups were conducted with a non-probability purposive sample of 21 SIE women, aged between 26 and 53 who were living and working in the Netherlands at the time of the research. Participants were invited to brainstorm about their adjustment experience and actively construct a framework of their adjustment experiences. Findings – Evidence is provided for the role of motivational CQ, with specific reference to reinvention, self-efficacy and goal-setting as motivational strategies, in the successful adjustment of SIE women. Conceptual frameworks of the cyclical learning process and motivational strategies with choice as a moderator in the process, have been developed. Three propositions for future research are also presented. Originality/value – This study represents an under-researched group and proposes conceptual frameworks for understanding the complex, multidimensional process of SIE women adjustment and the role of motivation, from a participant perspective.

Cultural intelligence as an enabler of cross-cultural adjustment in the context of intra-national diversity

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-51
Author(s):  
Raavee Kadam ◽  
Srinivasa A Rao ◽  
Waheed K Abdul ◽  
Shazi S Jabeen
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Cultural Intelligence ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Cultural Adjustment ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Heterogeneous Environments ◽  
Cultural Variations ◽  
Cross Cultural Differences ◽  
National Differences

Job transfers within the country can lead to adjustment issues, similar to what expatriates face, especially in the case of highly diverse countries, where a host of sub-cultures exist with distinct cultural practices within a single national culture. Intra-national variations in terms of language, ethnicity, food, clothing, economic development, geographic regions or urban-rural differences can be as significant as cross-cultural differences and cause barriers to social integration. Thus, it becomes important to equip employees with cross-cultural capabilities when they are deployed to a culturally distinct part of the country. The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of cultural intelligence (CQ) as a critical capability that can enable the cross-cultural adjustment (CCA) of employees in a domestic context. Participants of this study consisted of employees from the information technology sector of India, who were transferred to a different state within the country in the past 1-month. They were further categorized into those working in culturally homogenous versus heterogeneous environments. Data were gathered using a structured questionnaire. The hypotheses under study were tested using structural equation modeling. The results indicated that CQ enabled the adjustment of employees within the domestic context. Furthermore, the CQ-CCA relationship was found to be positively moderated by intra-national diversity. While the ability of CQ to predict outcomes in cross-cultural scenarios has already been explored in employee mobility literature, this paper addresses the issues of intra-national diversity and domestic adjustment within the CQ framework, and establishes the usefulness of CQ to overcome the challenges put forth by intra-national differences and within-country cultural variations.

scholarly journals The impact of Cultural Intelligence (CQ) on Cross-Cultural Job Satisfaction (CCJS) and International Related Performance (IRP)

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 2277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fikret Sozbilir ◽  
Salih Yesil
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Cultural Intelligence ◽  
Culture Shock ◽  
Cultural Adjustment ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
International Activities ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Impact

Cultural Intelligence (CQ) referring to the adaptation to cross-cultural situation, interacting and working effectively in cross-cultural situations is the subject of this study. Globalization and international activities of companies have increased the cross-cultural interaction and commercial links, which in turn have resulted in the need for knowledge and competence about different culture. Within these dynamics, the success of the managers who are in charge of international activities depends on their CQ. The studies related to CQ reveal that it helps to cope with multi-cultural situations, to perform in culturally diverse work groups, to manage culture shock and facilitate effective cross-cultural adjustment, decision making and performance. This study particularly investigates the role of CQ on Cross-Cultural Job Satisfaction (CCJS) and International Related Performance (IRP). The study also looks at the link between CCJS and IRP. A research model along with the related hypotheses was developed and tested based on the data collected through survey method from textile companies in Turkey. The results reveal that CQ is positively related to CCJS. The partial support is also obtained from the data regarding the link between CQ and IRP. In addition, the research finds no relationship between CCJS and IRP. The findings are discussed in relation to theory and practice in the conclusion part of the study.

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