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Motivational Cultural Intelligence, Realistic Job Preview, Realistic Living Conditions Preview, and Cross-Cultural Adjustment

Klaus J. Templer

Nanyang Technological University, Prof.Dr.Templer{at}pmail.ntu.edu.sg

Cheryl Tay

Nanyang Technological University

N. Anand Chandrasekar

Nanyang Technological University

This study explores the relationship of the motivational factor of cultural intelligence (CQ) and realistic previews to cross-cultural adjustment (work, general, and interaction adjustment) of global professionals. Regression analyses demonstrate positive relationships between motivational CQ and all three adjustment criteria after controlling for gender, age, time in the host country, and prior international assignment. Realistic job preview relates to work adjustment, realistic living conditions preview relates to general adjustment, and motivational CQ relates to work and general adjustment over and above realistic job and living conditions preview. This study demonstrates the importance and utility of motivational CQ in understanding cross-cultural adjustment. We discuss implications for cross-cultural adjustment research and suggest practical implications for organizations and individuals seeking overseas assignments.

Key Words: cultural intelligence • expatriate • realistic job preview • realistic living conditions preview • cross-cultural adjustment

Group & Organization Management, Vol. 31, No. 1, 154-173 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/1059601105275293
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