Cultural intelligence for effective performance in international assignments: implications for research & practice in cross-cultural HRD

Aahad, M. Osman-Gani and Ang, Soon (2009) Cultural intelligence for effective performance in international assignments: implications for research & practice in cross-cultural HRD. In: 2009 Academy of HRD International Research Conference of the Americas, 18-22 February 2009, Washington D.C..

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Abstract

Although many studies were done in the past on expatriate adjustment issues, expatriate performance issues have not been addressed systematically, particularly from individual traits and capabilities perspectives by using relevant theories of intelligence. This paper presents a conceptual analysis of "cultural intelligence" (CQ) by describing the features of its four dimensions (four-factor model), which could be utilized for predicting managers' performance in international assignments. CQ is a multidimensional construct targeted at situations involving cross-cultural interactions arising from differences in race, ethnicity and nationality. The paper concludes by discussing the implications of CQ for future research and professional practice in HRD.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Full Paper)
Additional Information:	6160/5222
Uncontrolled Keywords:	cultural intelligence, cross-cultural HRD, international assignments
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 > Department of Business Administration
Depositing User:	Professor AAhad Osman-Gani
Date Deposited:	02 Nov 2011 10:56
Last Modified:	22 Nov 2011 01:23
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/5222

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