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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Hofstede's uncertainty avoidance dimension of national culture refers to the degree to which a society is comfortable with risk, change, and situational uncertainties. It measures the extent to which individuals in a culture feel threatened by ambiguity and uncertainty, and thus seek to avoid it by adhering to strict laws and rules, planning and preparation, and avoiding conflict and novelty. Higher scores on this dimension indicate a greater need for structure, formalization, and control, while lower scores suggest a greater tolerance for ambiguity, experimentation, and improvisation.

Hofstede Defined His Uncertainty Avoidance Dimension of National Culture as __________