In their response to Hofstede, Trompenaars and Hampden-Turner consider their dimensions to be essentially 'heuristic devices' or speculative formulations that serve as a guide for investigations into 'family resemblances' between cultures when faced with dilemmas.

Their perception of dimensions contrasts with what they term the linear nature of Hofstede's dimensions.

In what way do the two sets of dimensions differ?

To what extent do they resemble each other? Select one of their dimensions that is similar to Hofstede's and one that is different.

Explain the differences and give one example from the U.S. and a country other than the U.S.