A Merit Employment System

question 78

Multiple Choice

A merit employment system

• A) is similar to political patronage because officeholders choose employees they have personal relationships with that are best qualified for the job.
• B) became very successful in Texas once the legislature set up an independent agency solely for the purpose of testing perspective employees and monitoring existing employees.
• C) is inconsistent with the individualistic political culture in Texas because of the decentralized plural executive and officeholders who jealously guard their prerogative to hire and fire.
• D) failed in Texas because the legislators were unwilling to give employment to women and minorities without extensively testing them, while allowing Anglo men patronage positions.
• E) is consistent with the individualistic political culture in Texas because of the decentralized plural executive and officeholders' desire to get the very best employees.

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Definitions:

Supermajority Voting

The board needs more than a simple majority of directors to vote in favor of an action before the action is possible; for example, it may require a 2/3 or unanimous vote prior to action.

Managerial Discretion

The degree of freedom managers have in making decisions without needing direct approval from higher-ups.

Fraudulent Conduct

Deceptive actions or behavior intended to gain an unfair advantage or to deceive others, often leading to financial or personal loss for the victim.

Voting Power

The total number of votes shareholdings represent, allowing shareholders influence over corporate decisions.