Intercultural Competence
The Intercultural Readiness Check
(IRC; © Intercultural Business Improvement b.v.; the Netherlands) is a valid and reliable questionnaire measuring four vital intercultural competencies.
More than 35,000 respondents have filled in the IRC so far, making its database one of the largest information sources on intercultural competence in the world.
The IRC is available in eight major languages: English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, and Japanese. Norm scores for a wide range of countries and industries can be provided upon request. Respondents can access the IRC online and receive practical and in-depth feedback, providing input for detailed action plans and follow-up learning.
What is Intercultural Competence?
Intercultural competence assessed by the IRC
Intercultural Sensitivity
The degree to which a person takes an active interest in others, their cultural background, needs, and perspectives.
Building Commitment
The degree to which a person actively influences the social environment is concerned with integrating different people and personalities.
Intercultural Communication
The degree to which a person actively monitors their own communicative behaviors.
Managing Uncertainty
The degree to which a person can manage the greater uncertainty of intercultural situations.
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