Uncertainty Avoidance: Is it Worth the Risk?
Another significant difference between Spanish and British culture is the attitude they each have towards risk and uncertainty. The Spanish tend to avoid unknown or difficult situations at all costs and will stick with what they know and already master. Conversely, their British counterparts are typically more comfortable dealing with new or untested solutions.
This difference can create problems on both a cultural and organisational level. Identifying and implementing new strategies or processes or how rules are applied and adhered to within the organisation are just some areas which will be affected by this cultural difference. Attitudes to risk and uncertainty will also impact the way projects are planned and measures of health and safety.