Discussion Board Posting
• Develop a discussion about the present day federal civil service system
• Is it successful?
• Does it meet the requirements or intent of the Reform Act?
• How could it be improved?
• Are there better means of soliciting, hiring, and promoting people in public service?
Question 1
"To the victor belong the spoils" was a phrase used to define the spoils system for filling vacancies of government jobs. Discuss the historical use of this system and its contemporary manifestations.
Question 2
Explain the basic principles of the civil service system.
Question 3
The Civil Service Reform Act provided for various changes in personnel proceures. Explain the importance of this legislation and discuss the impact of its major provisions on the civil service system.