(日)勤務年数に関係なく能力に応じた昇進を許す主義で、年功序列制度の対として使われる。 (英)A principle that counts competence and ability regardless of number of years with the company, which is on the opposite of seniority.
(日)大手企業に比べて小規模な企業。 (英)While the definition varies depending on the industry, according to the Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Basic Act, SMEs are usually companies with a maximum of 100 employees.
(日)日本の人事制度で、企画立案、営業、管理部門等を担い、将来管理職につながるコース。 (英)A course to the administrative position in future in a Japanese personnel system which people have responsibilities of planning, sales, administration, etc.