Antecedent Control Procedures Are Used When:​

question 9

Multiple Choice

Antecedent control procedures are used when:​

• A) ​punishment procedures have proven ineffective
• B) ​practical considerations make it impossible to manipulate antecedent events
• C) ​the change agent has control over relevant antecedent events
• D) ​all of these

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Definitions:

Independent Agencies

Organizations within the federal government that operate independently of the executive departments, often established to regulate and oversee specific aspects of the economy or society.

Pendleton Act

A United States federal law enacted in 1883 which established that government jobs should be awarded based on merit and not political affiliation, leading to the creation of the civil service.

Civil Service System

A merit-based system for managing government employees and their hiring, promotion, and responsibilities, aimed at ensuring a competent and politically neutral workforce.

Discretion

The freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation, often within the framework of official authority or policy.