Issues and Problems in the Staffing of New Administrations.

Mackenzie, Calvin G.

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Publication Date: 1989

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Issues and Problems in the Staffing of New Administrations.

Mackenzie, Calvin G.

Political Science Teacher, v2 n3 p1,4-7 Sum 1989

Discusses the problems new political administrations encounter trying to staff the executive branch of the U.S. government. Identifies three major problems: (1) not enough time and too many appointments; (2) recruiting talented appointees; and (3) delays in start up. Suggests options for dealing with problems. Expounds on the George Bush administration's problems of transition and recruitment of personnel. (RW)

Descriptors: Federal Government, Government (Administrative Body), Government Employees, Higher Education, Personnel Selection, Policy Formation, Political Power, Political Science, Presidents of the United States, Public Administration, Public Policy

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Language: English

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