Cultural Intelligence : Consanguinity to Thinking styles, Personality and Curiosity

By : Garima Saini

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Abstract
This research paper aims to explore the utility of measuring cultural intelligence in affinity to measure thinking styles, personality and curiosity. Cultural intelligence is the extremity of the hour as it is for most important for individuals and organizations because the world is diverse and contemporary organizations recognize the value of bridging cultures for both personal and organizational success. The Cultural Intelligence Test, NEO Five-Factor Inventory, Thinking Styles Inventory and Curiosity and Exploration Inventory were administered on students from different states of India and students from other countries. Findings of the study suggest that it is meaningful to investigate cultural intelligence in relation to examining thinking styles, personality and curiosity. In addition results stated that Legislative thinking style (aspect among 13 thinking styles), Curiosity and agreeableness (dimensions of personality) are the potent predictors of cultural intelligence.

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Garima Saini : Room no. C-159 Girls hostel Carvery Bhawan, NIT Kurukshetra, Haryana-136119