The Study of the Impact of Cultural Intelligence (CQ) Training on CQ Measures of Expatriate Employees in International Business
Year: 2020
Type: article
Abstract: The loss associated with failed expatriate assignments remains significant for international businesses. Leadership within global organizations that can manage cost and improve the chances for success offers an advantage to the firm. Individuals who demonstrate high measures of the four aspects of cultural intelligence (CQ) increase their ability to adapt to new cultural situations and adjust successfully within the new cultural environment. Training regarding culture proves effective for increased cultural awareness and cultural assimilation. This quantitative experimental study was conducted to determine if specialized training related to an individual’s personal cultural intelligence could significantly affect the four aspects of CQ. The study indicated that none of the four measures of CQ were significantly affected by the training. Additional research using larger and more diverse sample populations would further add to this topic. Employing various personalized training methods rather than relying on virtual training would expand this research and provide additional avenues for study.
Author: Mykka C Fisher
Language: English
Subfield: Communication
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W3026201994