10 minutes with Geert Hofstede on Uncertainty Avoidance 01032015
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The concept of uncertainty avoidance distinguishes between societies that fear ambiguity and those that embrace it, affecting their views on rules, differences, and stress levels. The Uncertainty Avoidance Index measures this tendency in different countries, impacting various societal phenomena like healthcare and organizational structures.
Insights
- Uncertainty avoidance is a concept that measures how uncomfortable individuals in a society feel with ambiguous situations, leading to stress and anxiety in avoidance societies, and curiosity in accepting societies.
- The Uncertainty Avoidance Index (UI) quantifies a country's position on uncertainty avoidance, influencing various societal aspects like rules adherence, healthcare systems, and organizational structures.
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What is uncertainty avoidance?
Avoiding ambiguous situations due to cultural differences.
How is uncertainty avoidance measured?
Through the Uncertainty Avoidance Index (UI).
What are the characteristics of uncertainty avoiding societies?
View differences as dangerous, emphasize rules and formalization.
How do uncertainty accepting societies differ?
View differences as curious, prefer fewer rules.
Why is the concept of uncertainty avoidance important?
To understand cultural differences and societal behaviors.