Napoleon institutionalized the principle of "careers open to the talents" -- that is to say, choosing and promoting whoever was best for the job, based on ability and ambition rather than inheritance or influential connections.
In theory it was merit based, but on a personal basis he placed family members in positions of leadership and responsibility in the various countries that he had invaded and occupied.
Based on Merit.
Confucius and a booty hair
Most people were appointed to their positions based on merit.
There have been several conspiracy theories on this, some based on levels of arsenic in strands of his hair that were examined. But he probably (and also according to the autopsy report made after his death) died of stomach cancer.
In theory it was merit based, but on a personal basis he placed family members in positions of leadership and responsibility in the various countries that he had invaded and occupied.
Promotions at work are usually based upon how you excel at your job. Many people also get promotions when they have been at their job for a certain amount of time.
Based on Merit.
The "name game" in the context of federal bureaucracy refers to the practice of appointing individuals to government positions based on their political connections or affiliations rather than their qualifications or expertise. This often involves placing loyal supporters or party members in key roles, which can lead to inefficiencies and a lack of accountability within the bureaucracy. The term highlights concerns about meritocracy and the potential for cronyism in government appointments.
Promotions based strictly on qualifications, as suggested by Max Weber, emphasize meritocracy, where individuals are advanced based on their skills, experience, and educational background. However, other factors that may be considered in promotions include seniority, personal connections or networking within the organization, organizational politics, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Additionally, performance evaluations and subjective assessments by superiors can play a significant role in the promotion process, potentially overshadowing strict qualifications.
Bureaucracy is organized by principles such as hierarchy, division of labor, rules and procedures, impersonality, and merit-based recruitment. These principles help ensure consistent decision-making, efficiency, accountability, and fairness within the organization.
Napoleons expedition into Egypt. I belive this is the answer to your question.
Confucius and a booty hair
The first specific method of congressional oversight identified by the writer is the ability of Congress "to supply or deny funds based on their perception of the effectiveness of the bureaucracy." The second specific method of congressional oversight identified by the writer is the ability of Congress, through legislation, to control the jurisdiction of the bureaucracy (i.e. How "the bureaucracy performed it s job or what they were entitled to do.")
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It's necessary but not an evil. A well-run bureaucracy ensures that employees will be hired based on merit rather than connections and that the persons will be treated equally, without regard to factors such as race or sex, based on published rules as opposed to whim or caprice, with right to appeal adverse decisions to a higher, impartial authority.
Most people were appointed to their positions based on merit.