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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Merit.

Merit should be the focus.  DEI is nothing but divisive and a waste of time.  [/quote]

Define “merit.” Lots of things have merit that you probably don’t consider worthwhile.

Hint: It isn’t test scores. [/quote]

Test scores are one aspect of merit.  It also includes tenacity.  The willingness to work hard, even if you fail.  The ability to demonstrate understanding, knowledge and skills.  The willingness to try new things.  Showing up.  Going above and beyond... not just doing enough to get by.  The ability to work with people.  The ability to accept criticism and grow by learning.  
These are just off the top of my head.  [/quote]

Test scores might be an outcome *for some people* who display those characteristics. The rest of your list is similarly subjective and describes behaviors that might be valued by one group (especially one that values a hierarchy) but not necessarily another. For example, going above and beyond? You might value that. Others see it as an inefficiency.[/quote]

Nearly all the things I listed can certainly be measured.  Not always by tests, but by performance.  And, I believe that any employer would want an employee with the qualities listed regardless of skin color or gender.  
Of course if one is looking *solely* at skin color or gender for diversity's sake, you can toss this list out the window and go with the candidate who has the darker skin or the right body parts.  And, if some measurable criteria of merit is not included as part of a hiring practice, the business will suffer as a result.  [/quote]

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