How Meritocracy is Defined Today?: Contemporary Aspects of Meritocracy
This study aimed to develop a deeper understanding of contemporary aspects of meritocracy based on a qualitative meta-synthesis of the scholarly literature. Eighteen empirical studies of meritocracy in various disciplines were reviewed for this study. Thematic analysis revealed three main higher-ord...
| Published in: | Economics & Sociology |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Centre of Sociological Research, Szczecin
2017-06-01
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| Online Access: | http://www.economics-sociology.eu/?474,en_how-meritocracy-is-defined-today-contemporary-aspects-of-meritocracy |
| Summary: | This study aimed to develop a deeper understanding of contemporary aspects of meritocracy based on a qualitative meta-synthesis of the scholarly literature. Eighteen empirical studies of meritocracy in various disciplines were reviewed for this study. Thematic analysis revealed three main higher-order themes with six sub-themes that described the characteristics of meritocracy today. The findings present an overview of the current issues considered by meritocracy studies and provide a foundation for the ongoing debate over the necessary conditions for a better meritocracy. |
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| ISSN: | 2071-789X 2306-3459 |