UTM115H5 Quiz: uncertainty avoidance notes
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Make sure to give examples of both weak and strong uncertainty avoidance situations. Uncertainty avoidance - the degree to which members of a particular culture feel threatened by unpredictable, uncertain, or unknown situations. Uncertainty is a normal part of life. People are comfortable w/ ambiguity and are guided by a belief that what is different is curious. Students are comfortable w/ open ended learning situations ; enjoy classroom discussion. In workplace, time is only needed as a guide and not master. Think that uncertainty in life is a conscious threat. They believe that what is different is dangerous. Look for structure in their business organizations, home life and relationships. Students are more comfortable in structured environment -- teachers are supposed to have all the right answers. Uncertainty-oriented individuals have a weak uncertainty avoidance tendency. Uncertainty-oriented person like to handle uncertainty and engage in activity to resolve the uncertainty. Certainty-oriented individual have a strong uncertainty avoidance tendency.
