Question 17: [Cultural Dimensions] Scenario: Erika, a manager from th…

[Cultural Dimensions] Scenario: Erika, a manager from the United States, recently relocated to India to lead a supply chain transformation project. In her previous role in the US, she encouraged her team to take the initiative and make decisions without waiting for her approval. She expected her subordinates to speak up if they disagreed with her strategy, viewing it as a sign of a healthy, flat organizational structure. However, in India, Erika noticed that her team was hesitant to make moves without her explicit "green light." Even when she invited open critique during meetings, the junior staff remained quiet and deferred to her seniority, showing a deep respect for her rank and the established chain of command. Erika realized that the expectations regarding how much influence a manager should have over subordinates differed greatly between the two countries. [Cultural Dimensions] Which cultural dimension best explains the difference Erika observed between the US and India?