Of course, that was one of the causes. The managers responsible for Phoenix were aware that there were problems and that the project posed great risks.
However, we must also take into account why they decided not to mention those risks. Did the culture play a role in the decision? That was one of the reasons, because the deputy minister did not have all the information necessary to understand the seriousness of the situation and the risks posed by the system. As I mentioned, we also have to ask whether the culture played a role in the decision.