What Is the Main Reason Why Members of the Civil

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason why members of the civil service are hired based on qualifications and education?

• A) Other hiring practices are considered to be discriminatory and therefore illegal.
• B) Hiring based on qualifications helps insulate these workers from partisan politics.
• C) The civil service requires workers who are highly skilled and trained in technical areas.
• D) Other hiring practices have historically led to overly qualified candidates.

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