Meritocracy
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30
CORE DEFINITION
Selection and appointment based on ability and virtue, rather than relationships, seniority, or background—contrasted with "nepotism."
SCAFFOLDING EFFECT
Reduce cognitive load
Ability-oriented, fair competition. Establish objective ability assessment standards to resist the erosion of organizational effectiveness by cronyism.
Anchor fast decisions
Use objective ability and performance as selection criteria to reduce noise from relationships/seniority; signal screening (exams, performance, peer review) improves person-job fit and enhances organizational efficiency.
MINIMUM ACTION
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- en.wikipedia.orghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meritocracyverified
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