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Record 1 2001-08-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Decision-Making Process
  • Organization Planning
DEF

A tendency to choose on the side of caution when the probability of risk is not precisely known.

OBS

Also known as uncertainty aversion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Processus décisionnel
  • Planification d'organisation
DEF

Tendance à opter pour la prudence lorsque la probabilité du risque n'est pas connue avec précision.

OBS

Également appelée aversion de l'incertitude.

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-08-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Decision-Making Process
  • Organization Planning
DEF

Also, uncertainty about the size of a risk, leading to it being viewed as less tolerable.

OBS

Also known as uncertainty aversion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Processus décisionnel
  • Planification d'organisation
DEF

Également, incertitude quant à l'ampleur d'un risque conduisant à le percevoir comme moins tolérable.

OBS

Également appelée aversion de l'incertitude.

Spanish

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