CIPS Exam L3M1 Topic 1 Question 22 Discussion

Actual exam question for CIPS's L3M1 exam

Question #: 22
Topic #: 1

In Hofstede's dimensions of differences in national cultures, which one measures the extent to which security, order, control and predictability are preferred to ambiguity, risk and change?

ALong-term orientation

BPower-distance

CIndividualism

DMasculinity

EUncertainty avoidance

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Suggested Answer: E

The answer is uncertainty avoidance. Even if you have never heard of Hofstede, you can select the correct answer based on the explanation given in the QUESTION NO :.

Although the word 'culture' does not appear in the syllabus, much of Learning Outcome 3.0 can be seen as referring to culture. Some understanding of culture, both organisational culture and national culture is essential to human interactions in the procurement and supply environment. Check out Geert Hofstede's website to learn more about his work.

by Erin at Sep 14, 2024, 09:58 AM

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Wilda

2 months ago

E) Uncertainty avoidance, no doubt. Can't have any of that unpredictable 'ambiguity' messing up my nice, orderly world. Where's the nearest fallout shelter?

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Belen

25 days ago

I think uncertainty avoidance is important too. It helps maintain control.

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Ruby

26 days ago

E) Uncertainty avoidance, definitely. I prefer a clear path forward.

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Amina

28 days ago

I agree, uncertainty avoidance is crucial for stability.

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Malcom

1 months ago

D) Masculinity

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Whitney

1 months ago

E) Uncertainty avoidance

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Launa

1 months ago

C) Individualism

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Lauran

1 months ago

B) Power-distance

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Elliot

2 months ago

A) Long-term orientation

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Jolene

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could also be B) Power-distance.

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Nell

2 months ago

E) Uncertainty avoidance, easy peasy. Anything to avoid the dreaded 'risk' and 'change'. I'll take my predictability and control, thank you very much.

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Louis

2 months ago

Hmm, E) Uncertainty avoidance, definitely. I'm all about that low-risk, high-security lifestyle. No ambiguity for this guy!

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Shannon

1 months ago

E) Uncertainty avoidance is definitely a top priority for me too.

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Danica

1 months ago

I think E) Uncertainty avoidance is crucial for maintaining security and order.

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Val

2 months ago

I prefer stability and predictability, so E) Uncertainty avoidance is my choice as well.

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Odelia

2 months ago

I agree, E) Uncertainty avoidance is important for me too.

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Ty

3 months ago

I agree with Rashad, uncertainty avoidance makes sense in this context.

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Rashad

3 months ago

I think the answer is E) Uncertainty avoidance.

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Keneth

3 months ago

E) Uncertainty avoidance - that's the one that measures the preference for security and predictability. Gotta love a good old-fashioned cultural dimension, am I right?

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Celia

3 months ago

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Katina

3 months ago

User 1

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