The Merit System Refers to

question 61

Multiple Choice

The merit system refers to

• A) the selection, retention, and promotion of government employees on the basis of examinations.
• B) a system of checks on Congress intended to prevent discrimination.
• C) a process of selecting policies based on their value.
• D) a system that was used for hiring bureaucrats under Andrew Jackson.
• E) using work experience in lieu of educational qualifications when applying for federal positions.

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Definitions:

Weyerhaeuser Company

A multinational forest products company, primarily focused on the production of timber, manufacturing of wood and cellulose fiber products.

Monetary Incentives

Financial rewards given to employees or individuals to motivate them to achieve specific targets or perform at a certain level.

Specific Challenging Goal

A well-defined objective that is difficult to achieve, motivating individuals or teams to exert effort, focus, and persist in tasks to accomplish it.

Decrease Performance

A reduction in the productivity, performance, or caliber of output from a person or organization.