In British business, hierarchies are becoming flatter with business units having delegated
autonomy, which increases overlapping and means loosely defined responsibilities and fewer distinctions
between roles and departments. British management style has a reputation for taking calculated risks and
this mentality is at the heart of the innovation drive in many British organisations. Professional rank and
status in the UK is generally based on an individual’s achievement and expertise in a given field.
Academic titles and backgrounds are not as important in business