Answer: B. Due to a humble beginnings, he appointed based on merit
Step-by-step explanation:
Napoleon was from a Corsican noble family that was not well off and so Napoleon was constantly looked down on by the more affluent members of French nobility that attended the French military schools he attended on scholarships.
His experience with nobility showed him that they could be inefficient and led him to establish a meritocracy where people were awarded posts based on merit not familial connections. This increased the efficiency of his empire and led to economic success.