[likeabatterycar]

Titles are a great initial assessment as to how much of a politician or charlatan someone may be in the org.

[wakeupcall]

In one of my work experiences, "titles" were used as opposed to (or with a meager) paycheck raises. The most ridiculous aspect was that we had a fair number of group leaders, each with a team of 1 (just themselves).

For some it was effective.

This isn't reflecting the OP case though.