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Civil Service Reform: Illustrating 1. The Plunder System. 2. The Spoils System. 3. The Competitive System. 4. The Educational And Prize Syst

Civil Service Reform: Illustrating 1. The Plunder System. 2. The Spoils System. 3. The Competitive System. 4. The Educational And Prize Syst

Wedgwood, William B.

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General ReferenceCivil War Period (1850-1877)

ISBN10: 1020436328
ISBN13: 9781020436321
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This is a political pamphlet arguing for the reform of the US civil service, which was notoriously corrupt and inefficient in the late 19th century. The author presents a sharp critique of the patronage system, the spoils system, and the lack of merit-based recruitment and training. He also proposes some practical solutions, such as civil service exams, professional associations, and prize competitions. This is an important document in the history of American governance and public administration, and sheds light on the challenges and opportunities of bureaucratic reform.

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