Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act

Because the public sector provides services instead of goods, the most important but challenging aspect is people. Bureaucracies require a large number of highly competent and qualified people with various skills and talents to fill the many positions of the labor intensive services. However, satisfying that need is often a significant challenge. The right person must be found, they must agree to employment terms, and complete proper training. If the person is a good worker, it is then…

1870s to the 1890s. Many events took place during these times, for example: James Garfield was elected President in 1880 and was then assassinated in 1881 and Chester A. Arthur became President shortly after Garfield was assassinated, the Pendleton Civil Service Act took place in 1883, Benjamin Harrison was elected President in 1888, the National Farmers’ Alliance was formed in 1889, the Supreme court declared federal income tax unconstitutional in 1895, etc. The Gilded Age was chaotic, many…

hiring authority to be brought on board to the federal sector for employment. The merit system is supposed to ensure citizens receive equal treatment for federal sector employment; however, direct hiring authorities and hiring reforms alter…

Efforts for social reform by muckrackers and Progressive Era reformers were responsible for their present-day social developments and closely associated with today’s socioeconomic standings. As a nation, which was founded upon the ambition and need for social-environment modifications, the United States continually brings forth change and improvement. Muckrackers and Progressive Era reformers were the voice and advocate of the people. Their efforts, though some unsuccessful, were influential in…

According to Denhardt and Catlaw (2015), Institutions promote societal values that have been defined and applied with a high degree of citizen involvement and with a high degree of responsiveness to the needs and interests of the citizenry. In contrast, organizations are concerned with how individuals can manage change processes to their own or to corporate advantage. The basis of the difference is that democratic institutions focus on freedom, justice, and equality (18). Non-profit…

changed in 1883 with the approval of the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act which established that federal government jobs would be award based on merit and not political affiliation. For the first time the federal government had the ability to hire experts in the field and remove those who appointed solely on political affiliation. Once again in 1946 the Administrative Procedure Act radically changed the way administrative agencies were governed. This act established that federal agencies are…

The years from 1901-1921 were known as the Progressive Era. During this time, many reforms and ideas began to take place, restarting America domestically and internationally. When observing this period, it is important to realize the large impact that the accomplishments of the presidents of the era had on their nation and constituents. When ranking the “progressiveness” of these men, Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and Woodrow Wilson, it is necessary to look at their accomplishments in…

The recruitment and selection process is by far one of the most important human resource processes. Due to its importance, there have been several attempts at the creation of effective, yet efficient selection processes. The human resource management functionality has undergone a series of changes; prior to 1981, selection relied heavily on centralized testing which allowed the process to be very straight forward. However, through the introduction of government mandated examinations, much like…