The purpose of this dissertation is to historical study on public personnel administration in united states.
A brief historical review will show the evolution of these four approaches to public personnel Administration in the united states and indi...
The purpose of this dissertation is to historical study on public personnel administration in united states.
A brief historical review will show the evolution of these four approaches to public personnel Administration in the united states and indicate their impact at particular times.
1. policies of the first presidents(1789 to 1829)
Washington took care to appoint persons friendly to the Federalist cause and Jefferson openly mad some political removals.
2. The period from 1829 to 1883
Andrew Jackson's views on public personnel policy differed from those of his predecessors in important respects to him rotation in office was the best policy the spoils system had progressed so far it "had an adhesive grip upon the political machinery of the united states."
3. merit system of 1883 to the period of modern democracy (1)(1945)
Civil service legislation (Pendleton Act) was finally passed by Congress in 1883 after the assassination of President Garfield by a disappointed office seeker.
4. The civil service of 1945 to the period of modern democracy(2)(1988)
Begining with the 1960s, the changes have been so great that it can be said that a "New public personnel administration" has emerged. Serveral strong forces have been responsible for very substantial changes in traditional policies and practices.