MPA Human Resources Management in Public Sector

Question 1

The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act of 1883 is significant in U.S. history because it:

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Created a merit-based federal civil service system to replace the patronage (spoils) system

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Established collective bargaining rights for federal employees

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Required federal agencies to adopt affirmative action programs

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Established the Office of Personnel Management

Question 2

What does the concept of 'representative bureaucracy' advocate for?

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A government workforce that reflects the demographic composition of the society it serves, improving legitimacy and responsiveness

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Having bureaucrats elected by the public rather than appointed

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Requiring agencies to hold public hearings before hiring decisions

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Limiting government employment to citizens who have served in the military

Question 3

Which federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in the public and private sectors?

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Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII)

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Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

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Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967

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Equal Pay Act of 1963

Question 4

What is 'position classification' in public sector HRM?

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A systematic process of grouping positions with similar duties, responsibilities, and qualifications to establish pay grades

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Categorizing employees by security clearance level

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Ranking agencies by their strategic importance to national security

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Classifying public records under FOIA exemptions

Question 5

Which federal agency is primarily responsible for managing and supporting the federal civilian workforce?

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Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

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Department of Labor

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Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB)

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Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

Question 6

What is 'collective bargaining' in the public sector context?

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Negotiations between public employee unions and management to establish wages, hours, and conditions of employment

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The process by which legislators set government employee salaries

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A method of comparing salaries across government agencies

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Group purchasing of employee benefits to reduce costs