Cultures vary in the degree to which their members conform. Which of the following leads members to be more conforming?

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Uncertainty avoidance refers to the extent to which members feel threatened by ambiguity and uncertainty. Cultures with high uncertainty avoidance tend to be more rule-bound and conformist, while cultures with low uncertainty avoidance are more accepting of ambiguity and innovation. Therefore, cultures with high uncertainty avoidance lead members to be more conforming.

Cultures Vary in the Degree to Which Their Members Conform