Index uncertainty avoidance
Uncertainty avoidance is the level of stress that an organization, society or culture experiences when faced with uncertainty and ambiguity. This is commonly used to model the character of a nation or organization. The following are illustrative examples of uncertainty avoidance. Correlations with Uncertainty Avoidance Index Showing of Emotions: Compare a minor head-to-tail car collision in Rome with one in London. Highway Speed: Correlates directly with Uncertainty Avoidance. Alcohol Consumption: The higher the score on this dimension, the more alcohol people consume. “In cross-cultural psychology, uncertainty avoidance is a society’s tolerance for uncertainty and ambiguity. It reflects the extent to which members of a society attempt to cope with anxiety by minimizing uncertainty.”