9. United Arab Emirates Power Distance Index and Uncertainty Avoidance [Andreas Troxler] | [UAE] | When these two dimensions are combined, it creates a situation where leaders have virtually ultimate power and authority, and the rules, laws and regulations developed by those in power reinforce their own leadership and control. The high Uncertainty Avoidance Index (UAI) ranking of 68, indicates the society ’s low level of tolerance for uncertainty. In an effort to minimize or reduce this level of uncertainty, strict rules, laws, policies, and regulations are adopted and implemented. The ultimate goal of these populations is to control everything in order to eliminate or avoid the unexpected. As a result of this high Uncertainty Avoidance characteristic, the society does not readily accept change and is very risk adverse.
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12. United Arab Emirates Overview Indices [Andreas Troxler] | [UAE] | United Arab Emirates Power distance Index: 80 Individualism: 38 Masculinity: 52 Uncertainty Avoidance Index: 68