Influence of cultural intelligence on socio-cultural adaptation for expatriate leaders in Malaysia

Abd Rahman, Zainatul Shuhada and Kabir, Sardar Md Humayun and Haque, A. K. M. Ahasanul and Rahamad, Mohamad Saleeh (2022) Influence of cultural intelligence on socio-cultural adaptation for expatriate leaders in Malaysia. Asian Journal of Economics, Business and Accounting, 22 (21). pp. 98-111. E-ISSN 2456-639X

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Abstract

Success factors of expatriate leaders in a globalized world depend highly on selective competencies. Each competency have a wide set of skills associated with it. This paper attempted to present an investigation for the assessment of a competency such as cultural intelligence on socio-cultural adaptation for expatriate leaders working in different organizations in Malaysia. The hypotheses developed in this study were tested through primary data collected using the survey method. Purposive sampling technique has been used to collect 210 responses. Exploratory factor analysis and structural equation modelling techniques were used to analyze the data. The findings revealed that cultural intelligence and socio-cultural adaptation influence expatriate leaders and the dimensions of cultural intelligence influence the performance of expatriate leaders mediated by socio-cultural adaptation. Organizations can get benefit greatly from incorporating cultural intelligence competency development for expatriate leaders in global positions. It will help the expatriate leaders to meet new and exciting challenges, and targets rapidly and performs efficiently.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Cultural intelligence: socio-cultural adaptation; expatriate leadership; Malaysia
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF5001 Business. Business Administration
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Business Administration
Depositing User:	Prof. Dr Ahasanul Haque
Date Deposited:	03 Nov 2022 08:38
Last Modified:	03 Nov 2022 08:41
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/100996

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