If a state employee performs her work in a way that is motivated primarily by political considerations, is unqualified for the position, and thus tends to perform poorly in that position, she is violating which of the following?
a. Neutral competence
b. Patronage
c. Performance evaluation
d. Representative bureaucracy
a
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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a. chief of party b. leader of the people c. chief intergovernmental diplomat d. chief of state e. commander in chief
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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