Which of the Following Is a Problem with a Professional

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a problem with a professional civil service?

• A) There is no way to ensure the hiring of competent individuals knowledgeable about government programs.
• B) The political parties can exercise undue influence over bureaucrats because of budgetary needs.
• C) The rules designed to protect career bureaucrats from political retaliation make it difficult to punish them for shirking or incompetence.
• D) The high levels of turnover hinder the effective implementation of public policies because of a lack of institutional memory concerning best practices.

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Definitions:

Market Forces

Natural economic factors that influence supply, demand, and prices within a marketplace, shaping business dynamics.

Prices

The amount of money required to purchase goods or services, typically determined by factors such as demand, supply, and production cost.

Demand Curve

A graph showing the relationship between the price of a product and the quantity of the product that consumers are willing and able to purchase at that price.

Marginal Revenue Curve

A graphical representation showing how marginal revenue varies with changes in the quantity of output sold.