Question

State any two disadvantages of merit-based promotion.

State three disadvantages of merit-based promotion.

Answer 1

Disadvantages of merit-based promotion:

1. It may result in partiality, nepotism, favoritism, etc. by the management.
2. Senior employees in the organisation may become unsatisfied and frustrated and they may indulge in certain activities that may lead to industrial unrest, strikes, lockouts, etc.

Answer 2

Disadvantages of Merit-Based Promotion:

1. The merit-based promotion system is not beneficial for senior employees. In such a system, a senior employee may or may not get a promotion for a long time. It may lead to his frustration.
2. A senior employee may not like that his junior (in age or service) is dictating his terms for doing duties.
3. Senior employees may start doing less work.
4. Such a system may lead to indiscipline in the organization.