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The practice of government employment based upon competitive examination and merit?
Merit system
What is the difference between the patronage system and the merit system?
The patronage system (aka the spoils system) is when one is given a government job by the winning party because they are a friend/ family member or supporter, while the merit system is when government jobs are given based on merit: their knowledge of politics and how they could help the government.
What system uses a merit system to hire government employees?
Civil Service system
Who uses the merit system to hire employees for most government jobs?
patronage system
In politics what is the spoils system?
The spoils system refers to the practice where a political party, after being elected, gives government jobs to its campaign workers as a reward. It is in contrast to the merit system, where government positions are filled on the basis of merit, independent of political activity.
Who started a merit system for hiring government employees in this state?
Robert La Follette
This authorized an independent civil service commission to make government appointments based on the merit system?
The Spoils System.
What is the difference between a spoils system and the merit system?
In the spoils system, also known as the patronage system, elected officials give government jobs to their supporters, friends, and relatives, regardless of how qualified they are for the job. In the merit system, government employees are hired or promoted based on their ability to perform a job, regardless of their political connections.
What is an example of a supervisor demonstrating responsibility within the merit system?
Supervisor provides employees with suggestions to improve job performance
What is the practice of government employment based upon competitive examination and merit?
civil service system
What is An example of a supervisor demonstrating responsibility within the merit system principles?
Supervisor provides employees with suggestions to improve job performance
What statement is an example of supervisor demonstrating responsibility within the merit system principles?
Supervisor provides employees with suggestions to improve job performance
