Whereas the Merit System Begun by the Pendleton Act Initially

question 47

Multiple Choice

Whereas the merit system begun by the Pendleton Act initially only affected 10 percent of federal executive branch employees, it now covers _____ percent.

• A)60
• B)70
• C)80
• D)90
• E)100

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Definitions:

Job Satisfaction

Job satisfaction is the degree to which an individual feels positive or negative about a job.

Performance Appraisal System

A structured process by which employee job performance is regularly evaluated and documented, often used for feedback and development purposes.

Relevant Job Content

Refers to the aspects of a job that are meaningful and pertinent to an employee's role, contributing to job satisfaction and engagement.

Statistical Robustness

The ability of a statistical method or model to remain effective under a variety of conditions or assumptions.