Cultural intelligence as a predictor of expatriate adjustment and performance
in Malaysia
A B S T R A C T
This research tests the linkage between cultural intelligence, expatriate adjustment to the host country’s
environment and expatriate performance while on international assignments. The investigation is
carried out with data from 134 expatriates based in multinational corporations in Malaysia. The results
highlight a direct influence of expatriates’ cultural intelligence on general, interaction and work
adjustments. The improved adjustments consequently have positive effects on both the expatriates’ task
and contextual performance. The research findings have implications for both international human
resource management (IHRM) researchers and managers.