| rdfs:comment | - Meritocracy (merit, from Latin mereō "earn" and -cracy, from Ancient Greek κράτος kratos "strength, power") is a political philosophy which holds that power should be vested in individuals almost exclusively according to merit. Advancement in such a system is based on intellectual talent measured through examination and/or demonstrated achievement in the field where it is implemented.
- Meritocracy is government by those who have "merit", usually described as having the necessary ability or experience to do the job. It is commonly used in FLOSS and other technical communities. However, meritocracies tend to promote those who not only have the skills/experience, but are also outspoken enough to let everyone know about it. This pushiness/ego/self-aggrandisement is something that women are generally discouraged from doing. The supposed principles of a meritocracy sometimes include:
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| abstract | - Meritocracy (merit, from Latin mereō "earn" and -cracy, from Ancient Greek κράτος kratos "strength, power") is a political philosophy which holds that power should be vested in individuals almost exclusively according to merit. Advancement in such a system is based on intellectual talent measured through examination and/or demonstrated achievement in the field where it is implemented. A difficult question is who decides merit. A meritocracy is likely to degenerate into an elitist system where the rulers govern in their own interest and in the interest of their group. People lower in the meritocratic Hierarchy risk being neglected. Advancement in a meritocratic system is likely to depend at least as much in pleasing existing meritocrats as it depends on ability. If the meritocrats start promoting their less able children and relatives the system can degenerate into an Aristocracy.
- Meritocracy is government by those who have "merit", usually described as having the necessary ability or experience to do the job. It is commonly used in FLOSS and other technical communities. However, meritocracies tend to promote those who not only have the skills/experience, but are also outspoken enough to let everyone know about it. This pushiness/ego/self-aggrandisement is something that women are generally discouraged from doing. The supposed principles of a meritocracy sometimes include:
* "Merit" can be easily measured, or at least agreed upon by the whole community.
* "Merit" does not include factors like gender, race, age, disability, cultural background, and hobbies.
* The people who have become leaders have done so because their technical skills and ideas are the best.
* People without "merit" will be prevented from rising to the top.
* People with "merit" will not be prevented from rising to the top if they want to lead.
* Anyone with the aptitude to learn technical skills should be able to pick up leadership skills with no problem.
* Complete mastery of the technical skills is necessary to take on a leadership role.
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