Jobs for the Boys
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Government, Public Affairs & Administration, International, Foreign Legal Systems, Politics, History & Theory
| Author: | Merilee S. Grindle | ISBN: | 9780674070035 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press | Publication: | June 11, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Harvard University Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Merilee S. Grindle |
| ISBN: | 9780674070035 |
| Publisher: | Harvard University Press |
| Publication: | June 11, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Harvard University Press |
| Language: | English |
Patronage systems in public service are reviled as undemocratic and corrupt. Yet patronage was the prevailing method of staffing government for centuries, and in some countries it still is. Grindle considers why patronage has been ubiquitous in history and explores the processes through which it is replaced by merit-based civil service systems.
Patronage systems in public service are reviled as undemocratic and corrupt. Yet patronage was the prevailing method of staffing government for centuries, and in some countries it still is. Grindle considers why patronage has been ubiquitous in history and explores the processes through which it is replaced by merit-based civil service systems.
