Assignment: Civil Service Reform Act
Assignment: Civil Service Reform Act
Assignment: Civil Service Reform Act
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Assignment: Explain what civil service looks like since the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978.
Part 1-(100 word max) Explain the complexities of historic public personnel management (government by gentlemen to current). Think of an organization you are employed with or are a part of. How is diversity defined in your organization? Give examples of how diversity recruiting programs work. How is your organization using such recruiting tools?
(Part 2) In 750 words, do the following:
Explain what civil service looked like before 1978.
Explain what civil service looks like since the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978.
Analyze if the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 had any direct or indirect implications for civil service at the state or local level.
Discuss other Federal laws that may have impacted civil service and shaped an increasingly diverse workplace.
Use two to three scholarly resources to support your explanations
Unit V Essay
Wade and Tavris explain that various factors combine to influence ones thinking patterns, intelligence, and memories. In fact, we often embrace certain biases and mental shortcuts to assist our cognitive processing. These efforts can prove both costly and beneficial. This assignment is divided into parts, so it is suggested that you begin working on it in advance. PSY 1010, General Psychology 3
Find a popular press article or story from the nightly news in which someone argues a point that you disagree with. Write a paragraph agreeing with this person. Allow one day before moving on to the next part. Make sure at least one day has passed since writing the first paragraph. Now, write another paragraph disagreeing with the person. You will include both of these paragraphs in your essay. Discuss the differences between your arguments from the first paragraph in which you agree and the second paragraph in which you disagree. Elaborate on whether you think that your opinion has changed on this topic, particularly thinking about your initial thoughts on the topic before you wrote either paragraph. In your discussion, incorporate research from the textbook to explain how reasoning, intelligence, and memories influenced your arguments. How did cognitive dissonance affect your reasoning abilities? Your response should be at least two pages in length, but it can be longer if necessary to address all aspects of the assignment. You must use the textbook and at least one additional source. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations. If you need further help with your essay, you should consult with the Writing Center staff, allowing enough time to receive guidance and feedback. You can email the Writing Center at teamsucceed@columbiasouthern.edu.
