Which of the following statements about the Senior Executive Service is LEAST accurate?
A. Members of the SES currently fill most of the top managerial positions in the federal bureaucracy.
B. It was established to give federal agencies greater freedom from the presidency.
C. Instead of working their entire careers at one agency, senior executives may be transferred to another agency where their skills are needed more.
D. It is staffed by persons who specialize in managing public agencies.
E. There are over 6,000 members of the SES in the government today.
Answer: B
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