Trompenaars's achievement versus ascription dimension describes social status based on what one does or who one is.The United States is a culture in which people build who they are through work,so its social status tends to be based on ascription.

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Ascription is status based on who you are, not on what you've done. Ascription could consider family lineage, age, or other attributes. Status via work is achievement oriented.

Trompenaars's Achievement Versus Ascription Dimension Describes Social Status Based on What