Marissa Mayer’s Yahoo is a case study in the toxic nature of stack ranking

2/20/2015

This article discusses the practice of stack ranking in companies, using Yahoo under Marissa Mayer's leadership as a case study. Stack ranking is a performance evaluation system that forces employees to be ranked against each other on a bell curve, leading to intense competition and a toxic work environment. The article highlights how stack ranking at Yahoo resulted in employees prioritizing individual success over collaboration and innovation. It also examines the negative consequences of this system, such as employee dissatisfaction, high turnover rates, and a decline in creativity. The author argues that stack ranking ultimately hampers organizational productivity and suggests alternative performance evaluation methods that focus on individual growth and team dynamics.

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