Which of the following describes a cultural preference for rules and norms to limit unpredictability?

The concept described as a cultural preference for rules and norms to limit unpredictability is indeed associated with uncertainty avoidance. Cultures that score high on uncertainty avoidance prefer structured conditions and clear regulations to minimize ambiguity and unpredictability in various aspects of life, including business and social interactions. These cultures tend to emphasize formal rules, laws, and organizational structures to provide stability and certainty for their members.

High uncertainty avoidance can be contrasted with cultures that are more tolerant of ambiguity and uncertainty, which may embrace change and innovation more readily. In such cultures, there may be less reliance on rules and more flexibility in how situations are approached.

The other concepts provided do not pertain directly to the idea of controlling unpredictability through rules and norms. For instance, power distance refers to the degree of inequality that exists—and is accepted—between people with and without power in a society. Indulgence-restraint describes the extent to which a culture allows for the gratification of human desires versus controlling them. Time orientation relates to how a culture perceives and values time, affecting planning and punctuality but not directly addressing uncertainty avoidance.