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Cultural intelligence: A theory-based, short form measure

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  • David C Thomas

    (Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada)

  • Yuan Liao

    (IESE Business School, Barcelona, Spain)

  • Zeynep Aycan

    (Department of Psychology & Faculty of Management, Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey)

  • Jean-Luc Cerdin

    (Human Resource Management, ESSEC Business School, Cergy-Pontoise, France)

  • Andre A Pekerti

    (UQ Business School, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia)

  • Elizabeth C Ravlin

    (Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina, Columbia, USA)

  • Günter K Stahl

    (WU Vienna University of Economics and Business, Vienna, Austria)

  • Mila B Lazarova

    (Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada)

  • Henry Fock

    (Department of Marketing, Hong Kong Baptist University, Kowloon, China)

  • Denni Arli

    (Department of Marketing, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia)

  • Miriam Moeller

    (UQ Business School, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia)

  • Tyler G Okimoto

    (UQ Business School, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia)

  • Fons van de Vijver

    (Department of Culture Studies, Tilburg University, Tilburg, The Netherlands
    Work-Well Unit, North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
    School of Psychology, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia)

Abstract

This article reports the development and validation of a theory-based, short form measure of cultural intelligence (SFCQ). The SFCQ captures the original theoretical intent of a multifaceted culture general form of intelligence that is related to effective intercultural interactions. The validity of the scale is established with 3526 participants in five language groups from around the world. Results provide evidence for construct and criterion-related validity of the measure, and indicate that cultural intelligence is a single latent factor reflected in three intermediate facets. In support of construct validity the measure is modestly related to but distinct from emotional intelligence and personality and correlates positively with several indicators of multicultural experience. With regard to criterion-related validity, it relates as predicted to several dimensions of intercultural effectiveness. Implications for the measurement and understanding of culture and the influence of culture on management practice are discussed.

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  • David C Thomas & Yuan Liao & Zeynep Aycan & Jean-Luc Cerdin & Andre A Pekerti & Elizabeth C Ravlin & Günter K Stahl & Mila B Lazarova & Henry Fock & Denni Arli & Miriam Moeller & Tyler G Okimoto & Fon, 2015. "Cultural intelligence: A theory-based, short form measure," Journal of International Business Studies, Palgrave Macmillan;Academy of International Business, vol. 46(9), pages 1099-1118, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:jintbs:v:46:y:2015:i:9:p:1099-1118
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