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Describe the difference between an achievement culture and an ascription culture. How does an understanding of these differences help an international manager be effective in dealing with clients outside his or her own culture?

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THis solution describes the difference between an achievement and ascription culture, and explains how an understanding of these differences help an international manager be more effective in dealing with clients outside his or her own culture.

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Achievement oriented cultures emphasize what an individual has accomplished, whereas in ascription oriented cultures an individual's personality is emphasized. The importance of ...

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