The False Promise of Meritocracy

Sat, 19 Dec 2015 14:20:43 +1100

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

Andrew Pam
http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/12/meritocracy/418074/

"Managers who believe themselves to be fair and objective judges of
ability often overlook women and minorities who are deserving of job
offers and pay increases."

1. People are generally unaware of their own biases.  2. Unfortunately,
a stated commitment to a noble ideal often falls far short of
evidence-based action towards that ideal.

Via Erik de Castro Lopo.

Cheers,
        *** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net                   Andrew Pam
http://www.xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
http://www.glasswings.com.au/             Partner, Glass Wings
http://www.sericyb.com.au/                Manager, Serious Cybernetics

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