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IBM: Lone Wolf of the Dow

As an iBM'er who had a top rating for the last 3 years i would like to dispute the previous writer's contention that ratings are assigned because of nepotism and cronyism. Although it helps to some degree to suck up to your upper management, top performers can move very easily cross-organization in IBM -- there is a big motivation for managers (I am one) -- to keep their top talent happy. I have had many offers from other departments -- in this climate, every one knows that if you loose a good employee, it will be next to impossible to replace him.