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meritocracy; results-based approach
A principle or system in which people are evaluated, promoted, or rewarded based on their actual achievements and results rather than seniority, background, or other factors.
この会社は実績主義だ。
This company operates on a merit-based system.
実績主義の導入で給与体系が変わった。
The introduction of a performance-based system changed the salary structure.
年功序列から実績主義に切り替える企業が増えている。
More companies are switching from seniority-based systems to meritocracy.
実績主義には長所もあるが、短期的な成果ばかりを追うリスクもある。
Meritocracy has its advantages, but there is also a risk of only chasing short-term results.
A compound of 実績 (actual results; track record) and 主義 (-ism; principle). Refers to evaluating people based on what they have actually accomplished rather than on tenure, age, or connections.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 実績主義を導入する: to introduce a merit-based system
- 実績主義の人事: merit-based personnel management
- 実績主義に基づく: based on meritocracy
- 徹底した実績主義: thoroughgoing meritocracy
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 成果主義: outcome-oriented approach — nearly synonymous but emphasizes end results more than track record
- 能力主義: ability-based system — focuses on inherent capability rather than demonstrated performance
- 年功序列: seniority system — the traditional Japanese system that 実績主義 often replaces