The Federal Merit System Had Its Start in the

question 35

Multiple Choice

The federal merit system had its start in the

• A)Neutral Competence Act of 1883.
• B)Civil Service Reform Act of 1978.
• C)Taft-Hartley Act of 1947.
• D)Pendleton Act of 1883.

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Personal Opinions

Individual beliefs or judgments that are not based on certainty or proof.

Positive Group Member Roles

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Warren Bennis

An American scholar, organizational consultant, and author, widely regarded as a pioneer in the field of leadership studies.

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