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Inglés (US)
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Is Cronyism against meritocracy?
Is Cronyism against meritocracy?
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- Inglés (US)
Typically, yes. Cronyism means bringing your friends (who are not necessarily best qualified) into positions of responsibility. A meritocracy is something where people of merit (who may not have friends in high places) rise into positions of responsibility.

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