A value characterised by people's intolerance for uncertainty and ambiguity and resulting support for beliefs that promise certainty and conformity is referred to as a(n):
A) power distance
B) uncertainty avoidance
C) certainty avoidance
D) long-term orientation
E) None of these choices.

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The description given refers to the cultural dimension of uncertainty avoidance, which is the extent to which people in a society feel threatened by uncertain or unknown situations and prefer clear rules, structure, and traditions to avoid ambiguity.

A Value Characterised by People's Intolerance for Uncertainty and Ambiguity