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High UAI societies want predictability → written and unwritten rules; strict beliefs and behavioral codes. Deviation is not well tolerated. In societies with a low score: Practice is more important than principles. High tolerance for deviations. Uncertainty is seen as a normal part of life.
Uncertainty Avoidance Index (UAI)
Wish for habits and rituals
societies
In societies with a low score: Practice is more important than principles. High tolerance for deviations. Uncertainty is seen as a normal part of life.
uncertainty
Kelly, American with a relatively weak ______, and Keiko, Japanese coming from a culture with a high ______, talk.
UAI
Source: Hofstede, G. (2010): Cultures and Organizations, New York: McGraw Hill, p. 217.
UA
True or false: The Uncertainty Avoidance Index (UAI) measures a society's tolerance for uncertainty and ambiguity.
True
True or false: High UAI societies prefer predictability and have strict beliefs and behavioral codes.
True
True or false: Societies with a low UAI score prioritize principles over practice and have high tolerance for deviations.
False
True or false: According to the text, uncertainty is seen as a normal part of life in societies with a low UAI.
True
True or false: Keiko, coming from a culture with a high UAI, would likely have a preference for predictability and strict behavioral codes.
True
Test your knowledge of uncertainty avoidance and its impact on intercultural communication with this quiz. Explore the concept of uncertainty avoidance index (UAI) and its relevance to societal tolerance for ambiguity, anxiety, and distrust. Delve into the differences in wish for habits and rituals between high and low UAI societies.
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