Module 5 Quiz
What is a strength of the position classification system?
Clear and accurate job descriptions and pay grades.
Human Capital refers to:
The economic value of a worker’s experience and skills.
What is the Unitary Executive theory?
It is is a theory of United States constitutional law holding that the president, as head of the federal government's executive branch, must retain sole authority over executive administration and officials, structurally centralizing control within a unified hierarchy.
What form of work became more popular in the government (and in general) due to the Covid-19 pandemic?
Telework/Remote Work
Who are the two main candidates for governer in Texas?
Greg Abbott and Gina Hinojosa
Consider the following basic principles: Protection from political interference, Hiring by merit, and Pay according to position.
These are basic principles of what?
Government civil service
What public administration concept does this statement relate to the most?
The aging of the government workforce with anticipated “silver tsunami” of retirees and the need to recruit younger workers into the workforce.
Human Capital
What is "at will" emplotment?
In the context of this class, it means that an employees has no civil service protection and can be fired without benefit of the standard civil service procedures.
Who killed President James Garfield?
Charles Guiteau
Federal workers have the right to collective bargaining and unionization since:
President Kennedy’s Executive Order 10988 of 1962.
What is needed in response to this statement?
The adoption of automation, IT, AI, and the need to keep workers current with rapidly changing technologies.
Reskilling of the workforce
What is the federal position classification system called? (Hint: It has different levels)
The General Schedule (GS) system
Which types of jobs are most likely to be affected by automation (especially by AI)?
Jobs with very regular routines and environments and Financial systems
What 2 famous actors were governors of California?
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ronald Reagan
What does the following statement describe?
The identification of each position based on the knowledge required and responsibilities, which are then classified on the GS which defines compensation.
Position classification and compensation rules
What is the Hatch act?
It is a 1939 United States federal law that prohibits civil service employees in the executive branch of the federal government, except the president and vice president, from engaging in some forms of political activity.
What is the "Rule of Three" in civil service?
It is a principle that limits hiring managers to the top three candidates on civil service exams.
According to John Dilulio, why would increasing the amount of government workers paradoxically shrink the government?
Reduce the very large aspect of governance that exists outside of direct government work, such as contracting.
What pro wrestler was Governor of Minnesota?
Jesse "The Body" Ventura
What are some mission-critical competencies in government workers identified by the General Accountability Office?
Data analysis, strategic thinking, influencing and negotiating, problem solving, and grants management experience.
The challenge of building human capital revolves around 4 issues. What are they?
Leadership, Strategic planning, results-oriented culture, and acquiring, developing and retaining talent.
How much bigger is the presence of government work unions in comparison to private sector ones?
Around 5 times bigger
What makes the U.S. unique in regard to politcal appointees?
It has far more, most developed countries have orders of magnitude smaller political appointees.
Name 3 presidents who became president without being elected.
LBJ, Gerald Ford, Chester Arthur, John Tyler, Andrew Johnson, Theodore Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, Millard Fillmore