***Public Administration***Human Resources

  

Give examples (at least two (2) of each) of the disadvantages and advantages of both the spoils system and the merit system approaches to hiring and recruitment of public personnel.  Which approach (or a mix of the two) governs the organization where you are employed?  Give an example to support your statement.

  

Be specific with your examples (at least 2 disadvantages and 2 advantages of each approach - - spoils and merit) and be sure to address both aspects of the question.  Cite your sources whether they be the text or other outside sources.  

 Berman, E. M., Bowman, J. S., West, J. P., & Van Wart, M. R. (2016). Human       Resource Management in Public Service(5th ed.). Los Angeles: SAGE.