Amanda was asked by her boss to create a handbook for new hires because several employees had recently complained, saying they felt lost when they first started because procedures didn't seem to be formalized. Amanda herself had not felt that way, perhaps because she has a   

A. high tolerance for ambiguity.
B. value orientation focused on people.
C. conceptual decision style.
D. high propensity for risk.
E. low value orientation.


A. high tolerance for ambiguity.

Some people desire a lot of structure in their lives (a low tolerance for ambiguity) and find ambiguous situations stressful and psychologically uncomfortable. In contrast, others do not have a high need for structure and can thrive in uncertain situations (a high tolerance for ambiguity, like Amanda).

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