Bridging the Cultural Divides: The Transformative Power of Cultural Intelligence in Global Business Leadership and Negotiation
Kavita Sharma
*
Selinus University, Italy.
Tarun Kumar Makhija
Selinus University, Italy.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The globalization of the business realm emphasizes the need for leaders with the aptitude to function effectively across diverse cultural contexts. Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is the frontier in this pursuit, highlighting the capability to relate and operate effectively in varying cultural environments. This paper delves into how CQ influences leadership effectiveness in a global setting, investigates methods to enhance CQ in multinational corporations, and explores the relationship between high CQ and successful international business negotiations and collaborations. Grounded in a multidisciplinary theoretical framework that draws from international business, psychology, and intercultural communication, the study employs a systematic literature review methodology to synthesize current knowledge and applications of CQ. Moreover, as businesses compete in an increasingly interconnected world, leaders equipped with CQ are emerging as pivotal assets, driving both strategic alliances and enhanced organizational productivity. This paper underscores the urgency for cultivating such competencies in the evolving international landscape.
Keywords: Cross-cultural collaboration, cultural intelligence (CQ), global business strategy, global leadership, international negotiations, multinational corporations (MNCs)
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