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social science subjects > business and management > business ethics > theories of ethics > meritocracy
social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > nation and state > meritocracy
... > social science subjects > education > educational systems > curriculum > curriculum studies > concepts and terms in curriculum studies > meritocracy
social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > concepts in sociology of education > meritocracy
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > sociology of education > concepts in sociology of education > meritocracy

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meritocracy  

Definition

  • A meritocracy can be defined as a system in which the rewards (wealth and privilege) are distributed according to individual merit. In other words, good things will accrue to those who work hard and do well. [Source: Encyclopedia of Curriculum Studies; Meritocracy]

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