As Distinct from the Patronage System,the Merit System for Managing

question 2

Multiple Choice

As distinct from the patronage system,the merit system for managing the bureaucracy

• A)allows the president to appoint top officials of executive agencies,thus making the bureaucracy more responsive to election outcomes.
• B)provides for presidential leadership of the bureaucracy,thus giving it greater coordination and direction.
• C)provides for a neutral administration in the sense that civil servants are not partisan appointees,thus ensuring evenhanded work.
• D)provides that all programs will be evaluated regularly to determine whether they merit continued funding.
• E)All these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Cross-Functional Project Team

A group of individuals from different departments or areas of expertise working together towards a common project goal.

Traditional Work Team

A group of individuals who work together in a conventional setting to achieve common goals, typically with defined roles and a hierarchical leadership structure.

Self-Managed Operational Team

A group of employees responsible for controlling and managing their work processes and tasks without direct supervision.

Self-Managed Teams

Teams that operate with a high degree of autonomy, with members collectively making decisions and managing work processes without direct supervision.