How does General Motors make decisions around promotions?

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How does General Motors make decisions around promotions?

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I can only speak for my organization at Design Center Shops at the Warren Tech Center. In the last 4 years I've seen a manager who was honest transparent and cared about doing things and treating people right forced out because he wasn't mean enough. I've seen 2 promotions 1 was deserved and the other was a slacker who was part of the good old boys network.

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Generally, it's around KPIs. They have forced promotions. For example, if you outperform people a level above you, they must promote you.