Question

According to Hofstede's framework, a culture with ________ values security and places its faith in strong systems of rules and procedures in society.A) large uncertainty avoidanceB) low power distanceC) short-term orientationD) high individualism

Answer 1

Answer:

A.

Explanation:

Geert Hofstede, from 1978-83, conducted a detailed interview of the employees working in IBM. With the result of these interviews, he came up with five dimensions of culture.

Among these dimensions is the dimension of "Uncertainty allowance".

Uncertainty allowance refers to the tolerance level for uncertainty and ambiguity of a society or a country in a cross-culture.

Uncertainty allowance can be divided into two dimensions: high uncertainty allowance and low uncertainty allowance.

High uncertainty allowance or the large uncertainty allowance is the society that has the following characteristics:

• Are formal in communication or interactions.
• Believe in a strong system of policies and procedures.
• Are record keepers and orderly organized.
• Values Security.
• Are resistant to changes.