Abstract
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.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 112-121 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Economics and Sociology |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Keywords
- Equality of opportunity
- Meritocracy
- Qualitative meta-synthesis
- Singapore
- Thematic analysis
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