The Pendleton Act Established the Principle of ________ in Federal

question 41

Multiple Choice

The Pendleton Act established the principle of ________ in federal hiring.

• A)patronage
• B)merit
• C)civility
• D)partisanship
• E)gender equality

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Definitions:

Research And Development (R&D)

Activities corporations or governments undertake in order to innovate and introduce new products or services; often involves significant investment in technology and skills.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

The value of finished goods and services produced within a country’s borders.

Skills Shortage

A difficulty finding people with the right skills to fill vacant positions.

Human Resource

The department within an organization that deals with recruitment, management, and development of its employees.