Execution vs. Recognition 0
Corporate America prides itself in being a cut throat meritocracy. In this system, subordinates are to be rewarded based on the quantity and quality of their work. Any capitalist at heart would agree that this compensation model is indeed the most effective way to maximize output, push efficiency, and persuade innovation.
However, in practice Corporations are rarely able to achieve this modus operandi. The problem: it is very hard to track the amount and worth of work produced by an employee. The end result is that most companies end up following a more conservative reward system influenced by factors such as the amount of time an employee has been with the company, rapport with manager, or other forms of visibility such as the completion of an online MBA.