Nations like Greece and Japan whose people want career stability, formal rules, and clear-cut measures of performance would score high on which of Hofstede's cultural dimensions?
A) uncertainty avoidance
B) masculinity-femininity
C) individualism-collectivism
D) power distance
E) long-term orientation

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Hofstede's cultural dimension of uncertainty avoidance refers to the extent to which a society feels threatened by ambiguity and uncertainty, and seeks to avoid them by creating formal rules and guidelines. Greece and Japan both have high levels of uncertainty avoidance, as seeking stability, clear rules, and measures of performance are highly valued in these cultures.

Nations Like Greece and Japan Whose People Want Career Stability