rankism
Britishnoun
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It is both “the basic grammar” and “a deep rooted malaise” of a South Korean society that reflects the “rankism its people are addicted to,” Kang Jun-man, a media scholar, wrote in his book on gapjil.
From New York Times
In the workplace, rankism leads to lowered morale and productivity, loss of talent and disgruntled employees.
From Los Angeles Times
You know you have a rankism culture if people are fearful of questioning things.
From Los Angeles Times
Rankism is difficult to address and to remedy, but it is crucial to eliminate it if an organization is to truly value the contributions and talents of everyone.
From Los Angeles Times
The term "rankism" was used by Robert W. Fuller in his book, "Somebodies and Nobodies: Overcoming the Abuse of Rank," as treating people that we perceived to be lesser than us in a lesser manner simply because we can.
From Los Angeles Times
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