Opposition to preferential Affirmative Action programs (those that assign a larger weight to demographic and give preference to target group members) was uniquely predicted by an individual's belief in merit principles.

Just as temp workforces mess with the merit principle, so does the growing practice of swapping CEOs like pro ballplayers.

The strategy has been criticised as undemocratic, as "bypassing competitive principles and hence as ignoring the merit principle," and as "a form of discrimination against men."

Selecting officials must treat all candidates equally and in accordance with merit principles.

The HRMR will serve as technical advisor to the preliminary interview panel and will insure that all interview questions/criteria are based on merit principles.

In determining both the well qualified and best qualified candidates, the same merit principles apply (i.e., candidates are evaluated regarding possession of job specific knowledge, skills, and abilities).

If more than one PPP candidate is referred, any PPP candidate may be selected based on merit principles (e.g. experience, training, etc.).

In requesting human capital flexibilities, questions have been raised about whether they would result in eroding merit principles, veterans' preferences, whistleblower protections, collective bargaining and other basic civil service provisions.

The merit principle requires that every person who is appointed to the public service has met the essential qualifications and requirements established for the position.

Since most temps don't stay at one post long enough for anyone to keep track of the value of their labour, the merit principle - once a sacred capitalist tenet - is becoming moot.