Merit-Based Decision-Making in the Federal Personnel System

Merit-Based Decision-Making in the Federal Personnel System
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Merit-Based Decision-Making in the Federal Personnel System
Introduction
Merit-based decision-making prioritizes skills over politics in the U.S. federal personnel system. This civil service structure ensures equitable appointments, promotions, and other employment choices. Current disputes challenge whether excessive merit-based model adherence has caused bureaucratic inefficiencies. Change advocates offer private-sector approaches in the public sector. This discussion examines the advantages and disadvantages of merit-based decision-making in the federal personnel system to understand the balance between meritocracy and bureaucratic response in the U.S. government by studying these interactions.
The merit-based concept underpins the civil service system, promoting fairness, efficiency, and effectiveness in the government workforce. It aims to create a dedicated and skilled public service by selecting and promoting personnel based on their qualifications, skills, and talents. The merit-based federal personnel system has evolved. Its administrative role has evolved into a strategic one (Milakovich & Gordon, 2013). This evolution reflects