Max belongs to a society which is rigid and skeptical about people whose behaviors or beliefs differ from the norm. His society also values warm, personal relationships over success and performance. According to Hofstede's model of national culture, which of the following is true of his society?
A) His society is low on uncertainty avoidance and has an achievement orientation.
B) His society is high on uncertainty avoidance and has a nurturing orientation.
C) His society is low on uncertainty avoidance and has a performance orientation.
D) His society is high on uncertainty avoidance and has an achievement orientation.
E) His society is low on uncertainty avoidance and has a nurturing orientation.

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According to Hofstede, societies high on uncertainty avoidance (such as Japan and France) are more rigid and skeptical about people whose behaviors or beliefs differ from the norm. In these societies, structured situations are preferred because they provide a sense of security.

Max Belongs to a Society Which Is Rigid and Skeptical