To determine your level of tolerance for ambiguity, rate each of the following items on this 7 -point scale.

1. An expert who doesn't come up with a definite answer probably doesn't know too much.
2. There is really no such thing as a problem that can't be solved.
3. I would like to live in a foreign country for a while.
4. People who fit their lives to a schedule probably miss the joy of living.
5. A good job is one where what is to be done and how it is to be done are always clear.
6. In the long run it is possible to get more done by tackling small, simple problems rather than large, complicated ones.
7. It is more fun to tackle a complicated problem than it is to solve a simple one.
8. Often the most interesting and stimulating people are those who don't mind being different and original.
9. What we are used to is always preferable to what is unfamiliar.
10. A person who leads an even, regular life in which few surprises or unexpected happenings arise really has a lot to be grateful for.
11. People who insist upon a yes or no answer just don't know how complicated things really are.
12. Many of our most important decisions are based on insufficient information.
13. I like parties where I know most of the people more than ones where most of the people are complete strangers.
14. The sooner we all acquire ideals, the better.
15. Teachers or supervisors who hand out vague assignments give a chance for one to show initiative and originality.
16. A good teacher is one who makes you wonder about your way of looking at things
Total Score
To obtain a score, first reverse the scale score for the eight "reverse" items, \(3,4,7,8,11,12,15\), and 16 (i.e., a rating of \(157,256,355\), etc.), then add up the rating scores for all 16 items.

Interpretation
Individuals with a greater tolerance for ambiguity are more likely to be able to function effectively in organizations and contexts with high turbulence, a high rate of change, and less certainty about expectations, performance standards, what needs to be done, and so on. They are likely to "roll with the punches" as organizations, environmental conditions, and demands change rapidly.
Individuals with a lower tolerance for ambiguity are more likely to be unable to adapt or adjust quickly in turbulence, uncertainty, and change. These individuals are likely to become rigid, angry, stressed, and frustrated when there is a high level of uncertainty and ambiguity in the environment.

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