Teddy Roosevelt: “On the other hand, a system which encouraged the exercise of social or…”

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On the other hand, a system which encouraged the exercise of social or political favoritism in promotions would be even worse.

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Roosevelt warns against favoritism in promotion systems, suggesting it would be detrimental.

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