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Cultural intelligence and work-related outcomes: A meta-analytic examination of joint effects and incremental predictive validity

Year: 2021

Type: article

Study designs: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis

Abstract: This meta-analysis provides a synthesis of 70 studies on the relationship between cultural intelligence (CQ) and six work-related outcomes. By applying the mutualism perspective and using commonality analysis, we propose a theoretical perspective and empirically explore the joint effects of two and three sets of CQ dimensions on work-related outcomes. We find that the CQ dimensions mediate the relationships between personality traits and work-related outcomes, and that they have incremental validity beyond these traits and a comprehensive set of established predictors for all outcomes. We discuss the implications of these findings for theory development and provide directions for future research.

Source: Journal of World Business

DOI: 10.1016/j.jwb.2021.101209

Authors: Christopher Schlaegel, Nicole Franziska Richter, Vasyl Taras

Institutions: University of Groningen, University of Southern Denmark, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Language: English

Topic: International Student and Expatriate Challenges

Subfield: Communication

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,450