Uncertainty avoidance
6 important questions on Uncertainty avoidance
How are the continents rated on the uncertainty avoidance?
- North America is rated low
- South America is rated high
- South east Asia is rated low
How to work with uncertainty avoidance on the work flow?
- Managers: must 'have' answers
- Give specific instructions
How is marketing used in high uncertainty avoidance cultures?
- Use of experts is essential
- Serious tone
- Higher grades + faster learning
- Never study anything twice
- 100% sure, 100% understanding
How is marketing used in low uncertainty avoidance cultures?
- Humor is effective
- More spending on beauty products
- Quicker acceptance of NEW products
What are implications of UA on society?
- In high UA cultures people tend to be less ambitious as they prefer stable jobs.
- The higher the uncertainty avoidance the more rules and regulations exist.
- More prejudice exist with UA countries (what is different, is dangerous)> therefore these communities tend to be more racist.
- Emotions are expressed more freely.
What are implications of UA on the workplace?
- IN high UA cultures, employees prefer to receive clear instructions from their bosses and a good understanding of what is required. In low UA cultures broad guidelines are preferred.
- In high UA cultures management prefers detailed reporting and is less likely to take on new projects in new areas unknown to them.
- High UA is prevalent in countries with a relatively older population.
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