Some Federal Agencies Do Not Have High Cabinet-Level Status but They

question 35

Multiple Choice

Some federal agencies do not have high cabinet-level status but they do report directly to the president. Such agencies, which include NASA and the Small Business Administration, are referred to as __________________.

• A) cabinet departments
• B) independent agencies
• C) administrative units
• D) congressional subdivisions
• E) inner circle agencies

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Definitions:

Organizational Effectiveness

The efficiency with which an organization is able to meet its objectives.

Job Analysis

Job analysis is the systematic process of collecting and evaluating information about a job's tasks, responsibilities, necessary skills, outcomes, and work environment to identify the job's specifications and requirements.

Performance Standards

Established criteria to evaluate the efficiency, outcomes, and quality of work performed by employees.

Certificates

Official documents attesting to a certain fact or level of achievement, often used to verify education, training, or qualifications.