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“The market system requires that people be committed and willing to work hard. Inherent with that is what I call a merit system, which I think gives people the greatest opportunity.” quote by Lee R. Raymond
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“The market system requires that people be committed and willing to work hard. Inherent with that is what I call a merit system, which I think gives people the greatest opportunity.”

Lee R. Raymond

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Source Essay: Business Review, 2008

A committed, hardworking merit system offers the greatest opportunities.

In simple terms: Hard work and merit create opportunity.

Key Takeaway

Promote meritocratic effort.

Themes

work ethic meritocracy opportunity commitment

Mood

analytical optimistic

Type

economic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • employment
  • career advancement
  • entrepreneurship

Key Concepts

Economic theory social mobility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to ensure fairness in merit?
  • What barriers exist for equal opportunity?
A Different Perspective

Merit systems can overlook structural inequities.

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