Cultural intelligence: A theory-based, short form measure

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 and Fons van de Vijver
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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

Journal of International Business Studies, 2015, vol. 46, issue 9, 1099-1118

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.

Date: 2015
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