According to Hofstede's Research, Which of the Following Is a Characteristic

question 73

Multiple Choice

According to Hofstede's research, which of the following is a characteristic of a culture that has a high level of uncertainty avoidance?

• A) People have relaxed, informal expectations of others.
• B) Ambiguity is valued.
• C) Elaborate codes of conduct are enforced.
• D) People don't mind not knowing what is going to happen next.

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Definitions:

Heuristic Bias

Cognitive shortcuts used by individuals that can lead to systematic errors or biases in judgment and decision-making.

Availability

The state of being easily obtainable or accessible when needed.

Anchoring

A cognitive bias that describes the tendency to rely too heavily on the first piece of information offered (the "anchor") when making decisions.

Person Schemas

Cognitive structures that represent one's knowledge and expectations about others, influencing how we process information about them.