Americans, those leading as well as those being led, prefer specifically formulated, command oriented tasks. The command addresses both the what, and the how. Overall responsibility for the how is shared by both levels.
strategy and tactics
Strategy and Tactics
Germans, those leading as well as those being led, prefer generally formulated, mission oriented tasks. The task addresses more the what and less the how. Responsibilitiy for the how lies with the implementer on the tactical level.