In most cases, managers do not feel threatened by this practise, the general idea being that decisions are made in order to achieve a result and not to demonstrate your own position. The same attitude explains the vivid exchange of information in Swedish companies. If people know what is going on, the argument goes, they will feel more involved, and therefore more motivated for work. Swedish companies usually have a flat and team-oriented structure with few management levels. The result is a simple and direct decision-making process.
Matrix organizations are common, since Swedish employees often report to more than one manager.
The Approach to Risks Swedish executives are generally more willing to take risks than their colleagues in other countries. To generalize this result, one could perhaps say that Swedish managers are not so anxious to do the 'right' thing as long as they do their best. In countries where managers show a high uncertainty avoidance, employees are often promoted according to seniority. In Sweden, on the other hand, actual work performance tends to be of greater importance. As a result, young men and women are frequently seen in leading positions.