The Role of Motivational Cultural Intelligence in Enhancing Work Adjustment: A Study of Indian Expatriates
Author : Chetna Sharma, Subhash C. Kundu and Vandana Singh
Abstract :
This study investigates the impact of motivational cultural intelligence (MCI) on the work adjustment (WA) of Indian expatriates to their new workplace in different countries. This study used survey data from 151 respondents from 35 countries. The idea that MCI is linked to WA was tested using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings showed a significant and positive effect of MCI on expatriates’ WA, which demonstrates that MCI is a key determinant of expatriates’ successful WA. MCI evaluation should be incorporated into hiring and selection procedures for overseas assignments to enhance the effectiveness of these processes. Enhancing self-efficacy, perseverance, and cultural curiosity through targeted training, coaching, and mentorship programs can improve expatriates’ MCI and promote a more seamless transition to the workplace. The role of MCI in WA is empirically validated in this study, adding to the body of literature. In addition to providing useful insights for enhancing expatriate management and foreign assignment results, it broadens our theoretical grasp of cultural intelligence.
Keywords :
Motivational Cultural Intelligence (MCI), Work Adjustment (WA), Expatriates (or Indian Expatriates), Cultural Intelligence (CQ), Cross-Cultural Adjustment (CCA).
