Achievement & Ascription
The Achievement & Ascription Index is an indicator which shows who is trusted with authority and the levels of tolerance towards hierarchical or unequal relationships between people in the country's society. It shows the degree to which people expect that power will be shared equally across the population.
Summary
Achievement
Authority comes from competence Respect earned through actions Reputation dependent on performance Northern Europe USA English Speaking Countries |
Ascription
Authority comes from status Respect given to authority Reputation maintained at all costs Asia Middle East Latin America |