WAEC Government 2012 Objective — Question 38
Question 38 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Government 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The recruitment of personnel into the civil service by the public/civil service commission prevents
- A. political patronageCorrect
- B. bribery and corruption
- C. overstaffing
- D. bureaucracy
Explanation
Political patronage means the act of rewarding members of political parties with employment in the public service. The recruitment of personnel into the civil service by the civil service commission is done to prevent political patronage and promote merit system in the recruitment of civil servants.
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