> are sticklers (mierenneuker), focus on irrelevant things, operate in cliques and have gigantic egos while pretending to be humble.

I'd say these weaknesses are common among many cultures and definitely a thing from people with authoritarian mindsets ("leadership is right because they're leadership").

The same company might employ these people in one team and not in another.

You don't really know until you're dealing. Minimizing their ability to stand in the way of progress is key.