Expectations in a high power distance culture The manager makes the big decisions. The manager gives the team detailed instructions on what to do. The manager has a lot of control over what happens. Team members do not usually challenge the manager. The manager gives specific advice to help solve problems. Expectations in a low power distance culture The manager involves the team in making decisions together. Team members can take the initiative to do things their way. The manager acts as a guide but encourages input from the team. Team members can often challenge the manager. The manager encourages the team to find their own solutions. https://339efcb25eb75e967b0d-ff8eeadd950d51fd1fc939dca75b3973.ssl.cf1.rackcdn.com/assets_default.swf