Hofstede Defined His Uncertainty Avoidance Dimension of National Culture as __________

question 151

Multiple Choice

Hofstede defined his uncertainty avoidance dimension of national culture as __________.

• A)The degree to which a society is uncomfortable with risk,change,and situational uncertainties.
• B)The degree to which a society accepts a hierarchical or unequal distribution of power in organizations.
• C)The degree to which a society emphasizes individual accomplishments and self-interests versus the collective accomplishments and interests of groups.
• D)The degree to which a society emphasizes assertiveness and material concerns versus greater concerns for human relationships and feelings.
• E)The degree to which a society emphasizes short-term considerations versus greater concern for the future.

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Definitions:

Unconscious Mind

The segment of the mind operating below the level of conscious awareness, influencing thoughts, feelings, and actions without one's explicit understanding.

Personality Disorder

A type of mental disorder characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience, exhibited across many contexts and deviating from cultural norms.

Person-Environment Interaction

The dynamic relationship between an individual and their surroundings, influencing and being influenced by each other.

Construal

The process by which individuals interpret and ascribe meaning to their environmental stimuli and social interactions.