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Favoritism, Fairness and Equity in the Federal Workforce

Author : United States. Merit Systems Protection Board

Publisher : Nova Science Publishers

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 13,4 MB

Release : 2014

Category : Civil service

ISBN : 9781631173646

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The Merit System Principles (MSPs) promote an effective Federal workforce free of Prohibited Personnel Practices (PPPs). The MSPs serve as the foundation of Federal employment policy and practice, workplace fairness, and the Federal Government's ability to effectively accomplish its goals. The Merit System Principles guide Federal supervisors to base their workforce decisions on objective criteria, such as assessments of ability or performance, rather than personal feelings and/or relationships, lest they be viewed as practising personal favouritism. Favouritism is distinct from discrimination on legally protected bases and is frequently more difficult to clearly identify when it is occurring given the absence of visible cues on which the preference is made. However, like discrimination, favouritism is contrary to the ideals of the Federal merit systems. This book summarises the findings of MSPB's research into employee perspectives regarding the extent to which they believe that favouritism occurs within the Federal merit systems and its potential effects.



Selecting Supervisors

Author : United States Civil Service Commission. Test Development and Occupational Research Section

Publisher :

Page : 64 pages

File Size : 45,57 MB

Release : 1956

Category : Civil service

ISBN :

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Call to Action

Author : Anne Marrelli

Publisher : DIANE Publishing

Page : 110 pages

File Size : 33,15 MB

Release : 2010-11

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1437937357

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Examines the effectiveness of Fed. first-level supervisors and how well agencies select, develop, and manage them. First-line supervisors, as the nexus between gov¿t. policy and action, are critical to productivity, employee engagement, and workplace fairness. Supervisory positions -- even at the first level -- have distinctive responsibilities and skill requirements. Therefore, it is essential that agencies have valid selection criteria and processes, comprehensive training programs, good communication and support networks, and sound accountability mechanisms for their first-level supervisors. In addition, this report recommends specific measures to improve supervisors management and performance. Charts and tables.



United States Attorneys' Manual

Author : United States. Department of Justice

Publisher :

Page : 720 pages

File Size : 38,89 MB

Release : 1985

Category : Justice, Administration of

ISBN :

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Addressing Poor Performers and the Law

Author : Neil A. G. McPhie

Publisher : DIANE Publishing

Page : 51 pages

File Size : 16,96 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1437923569

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This report describes the similarities and differences between 5 U.S.C. par. 4303, and 7513, the two sections of the law that authorize an agency to take an adverse action against a Federal employee for poor performance. In that context, the report addresses the limited ability of the law to address the underlying challenges of a performance-based action. Poor performers are a serious concern for the Federal workforce, and one that the Government has historically had difficulties addressing. However, as this report explains, the biggest obstacle to addressing poor performers in the Federal Government is not created by a statute, but rather is simply a question of how supervisors manage the performance of their employees. Illustrations.



Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Author : American Bar Association. House of Delegates

Publisher : American Bar Association

Page : 216 pages

File Size : 27,75 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Law

ISBN : 9781590318737

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The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.



Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM)

Author : Robert F. Dacey

Publisher : DIANE Publishing

Page : 601 pages

File Size : 37,18 MB

Release : 2010-11

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1437914063

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FISCAM presents a methodology for performing info. system (IS) control audits of governmental entities in accordance with professional standards. FISCAM is designed to be used on financial and performance audits and attestation engagements. The methodology in the FISCAM incorp. the following: (1) A top-down, risk-based approach that considers materiality and significance in determining audit procedures; (2) Evaluation of entitywide controls and their effect on audit risk; (3) Evaluation of general controls and their pervasive impact on bus. process controls; (4) Evaluation of security mgmt. at all levels; (5) Control hierarchy to evaluate IS control weaknesses; (6) Groupings of control categories consistent with the nature of the risk. Illus.



Securing the Vote

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Publisher : National Academies Press

Page : 181 pages

File Size : 25,16 MB

Release : 2018-09-30

Category : Political Science

ISBN : 030947647X

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During the 2016 presidential election, America's election infrastructure was targeted by actors sponsored by the Russian government. Securing the Vote: Protecting American Democracy examines the challenges arising out of the 2016 federal election, assesses current technology and standards for voting, and recommends steps that the federal government, state and local governments, election administrators, and vendors of voting technology should take to improve the security of election infrastructure. In doing so, the report provides a vision of voting that is more secure, accessible, reliable, and verifiable.



Designing an Effective Pay for Performance Compensation System

Author : Cynthia H. Ferentinos

Publisher :

Page : 51 pages

File Size : 27,25 MB

Release : 2006-07

Category :

ISBN : 9781422305881

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Federal Government agencies are moving to better align pay with performance & create organizational cultures that emphasize performance rather than tenure. However, agencies must invest time, money, & effort in the design of their pay for performance compensation systems in order to succeed. To help agencies understand the critical prerequisites to success & key decision points, a review was conducted of professional & academic writings on the topic of pay for performance. This user-friendly guide summarizes the research findings. Contents: a summary of pay for performance; benefits & risks associated with pay for performance; pay for performance decision points; conclusions & recommendations; & bibliography. Illustrations.