Uncertainty: Measures, Research, and Sources of Variation

1 September 1975

journal article
research article
Published by Academy of Management in The Academy of Management Journal

Vol. 18 (3) , 562-578
https://doi.org/10.5465/255685

Abstract

A conceptualization of uncertainty as a psychological state is developed. Sources of variability in the perception of uncertainty considered are attributes of the environment, individual cognitive processes, the variety of an individual's experience, and social expectations. Suggestions for future research and for interpretation of past research concerning uncertainty are made.

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