This will be increasingly a point at issue in the conflict between the two Americas: not only the question of whether
meritocratic standards are fair or could be made more fair but whether they actually measure anything real.
Bell lays out a case for the qualities that leaders in a
meritocratic system should have, such as proper intellectual abilities, "communicative talent and emotional intelligence" (p.
On the other hand, a
meritocratic society allows movement towards mutual goals - ultimately a nation state, instead of a series of tribes and kinship held together within a geographical boundary.
Liu's study is guided by two main research questions, "What is the role of the state in the expansion of higher education, in the particular context of a market economy under the communist regime?" and 'To what extent has access to higher education in contemporary China been based on
meritocratic criteria?" (p.
The authors argue that occupational outcome becomes more
meritocratic at the university level and on many occasions students from lower social backgrounds are favored due to their motivation.
Officials may gain power not through a political
meritocratic system, but their legitimacy can always be criticized on the basis of technological
meritocratic criteria.
It is at the top level that Bell sees the
meritocratic principle enshrined most clearly.
Summary: HackerEarth's coding challenges expand the talent pool for tech hiring and make the process more
meritocratic.
The decision also provides even greater context to OneDay International cricket, and provides a fully
meritocratic pathway into ICC's.
The European Rugby Champions Cup will replace the Heineken Cup next weekend following two years of political wrangling that has yielded at least a 60% hike in broadcasting revenues and
meritocratic qualification.
Horta-Osorio said that "Ultimately, Britain will prosper if more companies recognise the benefits that diverse,
meritocratic organisations can bring.
In a
meritocratic system, people are compensated on the basis of their individual ability, whereas in an egalitarian system people are equally compensated.