A. lateral organization
B. merit system
C. patronage system
D. hierarchical organization
Correct Answer:
Option D – hierarchical organization
Explanation
The structure of the civil service is based on a hierarchical organization.
The structure is as follows:
- The Administrative Class: This is the most prestigious class as well as the highest grade e.g The Director-General or the Permanent or principal, Secretaries, Deputy Director. etc.
- Professional Class: e.g Medical Doctors Engineers, Lawyers, Surveyors, etc.
- The Executive Class: Higher Executive, Senior Executive, Executive Officers.
- Clerical Class: Typists, Office Clerks, Clerical Assistants
- Manipulative Class: e.g Messengers, Drivers Sweepers, Cleaners, Gardeners etc.
