Refers to a system where ability and performance determine advancement, often contrasted with seniority-based systems. The term 'ability-ism' is a literal translation but not common in English.
This company adopts a merit-based system.
In a meritocratic society, ability is valued more than age.
実力行使 means taking forceful or coercive action, whereas 実力主義 means a merit-based system that judges people by their actual ability.
Compound of 実力 (ability, merit) and 主義 (principle, doctrine).