To some extent, several of the frameworks reviewed above—including Hofstede
(1980, 2001) and House et al. (2004)—deal with the Achievement orientation of
societies. As mentioned previously, recognition and position are determined by
considering one’s competencies and performance in Ascription-oriented cultures.
In cultures that value Ascription, people in higher levels of traditional and organizational
hierarchy find it easier to access resources; they are able to influence others
based on their position and may get respect by virtue of their higher position. This
dimension has implications for how multicultural teams may define effectiveness
criteria and dynamics around leadership.