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Moreover, this leads to an unresolvable dilemma: as companies strive for statistical representation, they risk neglecting performance metrics altogether. The practicalities of meritocracy fade into the background, replaced by an obligation to promote employees proportionately, regardless of their actual performance. This results in a vicious cycle where the merit-based evaluation of employees deteriorates, offering a pathway to fostering a toxic and divisive corporate culture.