Before looking at what actually happens inside this organizational structure • it is worth noting that the Scott Bader Commonwealth p~ vides an interesting example of how an approach might be made toward economic equality in a modem society. In the Commonwealth the difference in status between employees has been considerably reduced. firstly, at Commonwealth members are equal in that all have one vote at the General Meeting. Secondly, all employees enjoy a high degree of job security, gross misconduct and incompetence being virtually the sole grounds for dismissal (and in all cases the appeal system operates). Thirdly, at employees are salaried and have a guaranteed minimum wage; there is also a limit on top salaries, the Constitution laying down that the ratio between the highest and lowest salary must not exceed 7: I. Members of the Commonwealth also have access to much more information about the affairs of the enterprise than those who work within more orthodox authority structures. Management must answer all questions raised in the internal newspaper, questions can be asked at the General Meeting, and there is a further provision that members have the right to inspect accounts and ask for information through representatives or in personal interviews with management.