According to Hofstede's research, which of the following is a characteristic of a culture that has a high level of uncertainty avoidance?
A) People have relaxed, informal expectations of others.
B) Ambiguity is valued.
C) Elaborate codes of conduct are enforced.
D) People don't mind not knowing what is going to happen next.

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According to Hofstede's research, cultures with high uncertainty avoidance tend to have elaborate codes of conduct and rules that must be followed to avoid risk and uncertainty. They are less comfortable with ambiguity and prefer structure and predictability. This makes choice C the best answer as it aligns with Hofstede's findings.

According to Hofstede's Research, Which of the Following Is a Characteristic