When an organization tries to save money, under what condition is 'Quiet Promoting' structurally easier to implement?

Answer

When an employee is already at the top of their current pay band

Quiet Promoting is often easier when an employee is already at the maximum rate for their current grade because the company has limited ability to give a significant raise without changing the grade (a promotion).

When an organization tries to save money, under what condition is 'Quiet Promoting' structurally easier to implement?
businesssalemarketingPromotion