During Most of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries,appointments to the Civil

question 31

Multiple Choice

 During most of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries,appointments to the civil service were based primarily on 

• A) merit. 
• B) education. 
• C) patronage. 
• D) wealth. 
• E) experience in government.

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Definitions:

Centralization

The organizational structure where decision-making authority is concentrated at the top levels of management.

Investment Centers

Parts of an organization with control over their own revenues, expenses, and investments, whose performance is measured by return on investment (ROI).

Responsibility Center

An organizational unit for which a manager is assigned responsibility over costs, revenues, or assets.

Department Manager

A position responsible for overseeing the operations, productivity, and personnel of a specific department within an organization.