According to Hofstede's dimensions of national cultures, __________ is the degree to which a society tolerates risk and uncertainty.

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Hofstede's dimension of uncertainty avoidance is the degree to which a society tolerates risk and uncertainty. It reflects the extent to which individuals in a society feel threatened by ambiguous or unknown situations and the level of intolerance for uncertainty, ambiguity and risk. Countries with high uncertainty avoidance tend to have strict rules and regulations, whereas those with low uncertainty avoidance are more open to change and risk-taking.

According to Hofstede's Dimensions of National Cultures, __________ Is the Degree