The extent to which people rely on social norms,procedures,and organizations (including government)to avoid ambiguity,unpredictability,and risk,is known as
A) tolerance
B) long-term role orientation
C) uncertainly avoidance
D) collectivism strategy

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Uncertainty avoidance refers to the extent to which people in a culture feel threatened by ambiguous or unknown situations and rely on social norms, procedures, and organizations (including government) to avoid ambiguity, unpredictability, and risk. Tolerance is the ability to accept and respect different beliefs and practices. Long-term role orientation refers to the degree to which a culture values long-term planning and maintaining traditions. Collectivism strategy is not a recognized term in this context.

The Extent to Which People Rely on Social Norms,procedures,and Organizations