The simple answer is, a skill or talent developed over time, refined and honed in the cauldron of competition to status in a hierarchy where action, performance mean everything and the unadulterated results speak for themselves (and for those who own them).

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To boost the appeal of manufacturing, salaries have now been raised along with status in the corporate hierarchy.

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