Erik is a manager for a German manufacturing firm that specializes in automotive racing parts. His team has been recently asked to work with some Italian engineers on a joint venture. Initially, Erik experienced problems with his Italian counterparts. He could not understand their high-risk approach to engineering and did not like their informal procedures. Erik and his team are mostly risk-averse and operate on a very detailed oriented manner. Which of the following cultural dimensions best describes Erik and his team?

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Erik and his team's comfort with highly detailed procedures and risk aversion suggests a high uncertainty avoidance culture.

Erik Is a Manager for a German Manufacturing Firm That