2 LSS 1003 Review of VUCA

What does complexity mean?

• many connected parts therefore difficult to understand / مُعَقَّد، تَعْقيد

• unpredictable and fast changing / مُتَقَلِّب ، مُتَغَيِّر

• vague, unclear / there IS infomation but it is unclear/ غُموض،

• unsure, not known, lack of information/ غَيْر واثِقٍ، كانَ غَيْرَ واثِقٍ بِشَيْءٍ

What does volatile mean?

• many connected parts therefore difficult to understand / مُعَقَّد، تَعْقيد

• unpredictable and fast changing / مُتَقَلِّب ، مُتَغَيِّر

• vague, unclear / there IS infomation but it is unclear/ غُموض،

• unsure, not known, lack of information/ غَيْر واثِقٍ، كانَ غَيْرَ واثِقٍ بِشَيْءٍ

What does ambiguous mean?

• many connected parts therefore difficult to understand / مُعَقَّد، تَعْقيد

• unpredictable and fast changing / مُتَقَلِّب ، مُتَغَيِّر

• vague, unclear / there IS infomation but it is unclear/ غُموض،

• unsure, not known, lack of information/ غَيْر واثِقٍ، كانَ غَيْرَ واثِقٍ بِشَيْءٍ

What does uncertain mean?

• many connected parts therefore difficult to understand / مُعَقَّد، تَعْقيد

• unpredictable and fast changing / مُتَقَلِّب ، مُتَغَيِّر

• vague, unclear / there IS infomation but it is unclear/ غُموض،

• unsure, not known, lack of information/ غَيْر واثِقٍ، كانَ غَيْرَ واثِقٍ بِشَيْءٍ

At HCT, taking exams involves a lot of different rules and resources. The rules are clear and don't change, but students often make mistakes because it is not simple to remember them all.

First, you need to study. Second, you need to know the exam's place, day and time. Then, you need a working laptop with LDB. Lastly, make sure you arrive early with your ID, laptop, and pencil!

This is an example of....

• Volatility

• Uncertainty

• Complexity

• Ambiguity

Answer explanation

What were the key words/concepts in the question that helped you answer correctly?

-Many different rules

-Not simple

-The rules are clear and unchanging (so not uncertain, ambiguous or volatile).

In March 2020, no one knew if a COVID vaccine could be made quickly and safely. It was at the start of the pandemic and there was not much information available.

This is an example of

• Volatility

• Uncertainty

• Complexity

• Ambiguity

Answer explanation

What were the key words/concepts in the question that helped you answer correctly?

- no one knew

- not much information available

There was a country which was very peaceful and had a good economy. People were happy. Suddenly, another country sent their army in and began bombing it with no warning.

This is an example of

• Volatility

• Uncertainty

• Complexity

• Ambiguity

Answer explanation

What were the key words/concepts in the question that helped you answer correctly?

-Suddenley

-No warning

-Big change from peace to bombing