The factor that distinguishes merit system from spoils system is ...

[fnuegbu]

The factor that distinguishes merit system from spoils system is that ________.
 
  A. it is generally used to hire only male employees
  B. it is used to select employees for subordinate positions
  C. hiring is based on demonstrated skill, training, and performance
  D. hiring is based on rewarding party loyalists and friends
  E. employees hired through merit system usually show poor performance

Question 2

A system of public employment based on rewarding party loyalists and friends is known as a ________.
 
  A. merit system
  B. connector model
  C. two-track system
  D. de facto segregation
  E. spoils system

[strudel15]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

E

[fnuegbu]

Excellent

[aliotak]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it