Structure of the commission - SS2 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Who may be members of a civil service commission?
Only politicians
Members of the military
Representatives from government departments and members of the public
Representatives from government departments and members of the public
What is the role of the chairperson in a civil service commission?
To oversee the work of the recruitment department
To oversee the work of the evaluation department
To lead and coordinate the work of the commission
What is the purpose of the examination department in a civil service commission?
To conduct interviews with potential civil servants
To conduct examinations for potential civil servants
To evaluate the performance of current civil servants
Why is a civil service commission independent of political influence?
To ensure that government employees are selected based on their personal connections
To ensure that government employees are selected based on their personal connections
To ensure that government employees are selected based on merit
To ensure that government employees are selected based on merit
What is the goal of a civil service commission's recruitment department?
To hire civil servants based on personal connections
To hire civil servants based on political affiliation
To hire civil servants based on their qualifications, experience, and skills
To hire civil servants based on their qualifications, experience, and skills
What is the purpose of a civil service commission?
The purpose of a civil service commission is to ensure that the employment, recruitment, and promotion of civil servants in the public sector is based on merit and not on personal connections or political affiliation.
Why is it important for a civil service commission to be independent of political influence?
It is important for a civil service commission to be independent of political influence because it ensures that the recruitment and promotion of civil servants is based on merit, rather than on personal connections or political affiliation.