The British Perspective on Management
With the power of the church, the monarchy, and the class divide, the UK has always been a society with a clear hierarchical orientation. While all of these elements today play an ever smaller role, the hierarchical structure is still very much a part of British life and business.
The Hierarchy
If asked, most British business people would say that the hierarchy is a necessity for running a healthy and competitive business. In effect the hierarchal nature of the British can be seen in the level of deference that is typically shown to managers and senior employees.
Professionals working in British organisations tend to value hierarchy and the well defined roles that the hierarchy provides. The hierarchy provides stability to the organisation and the elements of status that follow with the hierarchy gives junior employees something to aspire to.
Hence, in the UK there are very little qualms about having clear lines of authority between senior people and their lower ranking colleagues.
Decision Making
In British organisations responsibility typically comes with status and is as a rule earned the hard way. This means that most top management are senior employees who over time have proven their knowledge and worth to the company.
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