Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources · 2013 · 40 citations · 48 references
ManagementInternational BusinessInternational ManagementCross-cultural ManagementExpatriate ManagementInternational Organizational BehaviorCross-cultural AdjustmentCultural IntelligenceEmotional IntelligenceExpatriate AdjustmentExpatriate SelectionInternational SelectionAntecedents Of Cultural IntelligenceConsequences Of Cultural IntelligenceCultural Intelligence MeasurementCultural Intelligence ScaleCultural Intelligence TheoryExpatriate NegotiationModerating EffectsSelection For Expatriation
We extend the literature on emotional intelligence ( EQ ) and cultural intelligence ( CQ ) to examine expatriates' cultural adjustment and effectiveness. A mechanism for determining the moderating effects of psychological contracts on the proposed theoretical model is also evaluated. The sample draws on 256 expatriates from multinational corporations in C hina and V ietnam. SEM indicates that EQ and CQ make significant contributions to cultural adjustment and effectiveness. The findings suggest that cultural adjustment mediates the relationship between EQ , CQ , and cultural effectiveness. In addition, the moderating effects of psychological contracts are partially confirmed in this study.
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