uncertainty societal uncertainty Jie Zheng Oliver He Communities from one region to another may differ in the set of norms, values, and manner of relating characteristic of their societies. This in turn can result in differences in approach to decision making and assessment. Some salient characteristics of these differences will be different views about the role of consensus versus conflict, on locating responsibility between individuals and larger groups, on views about the legitimacy and role of social and private institutions, and on attitudes to authority and expertise. From De Marchi (1994). Societal uncertainty would typically be high when decisions involve substantial collaboration among groups characterized by divergent decision making styles. classification to be confirmed http://www.nusap.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=NS-Glossary&file=index Jinjing Guo 社会不确定性