JAMB - Government (2002 - No. 6)
The structure of the civil service is based on
lateral organisation
merit system
patronage system
hierachical organisation
Explanation
The structure of the civil service is based on hierarchical organization.
The structure is as follows:
1. 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.
2. Professional Class: e.g Medical Doctors Engineers, Lawyers, Surveyors, etc.
3. The Executive Class: Higher Executive, Senior Executive, Executive Officers.
4. Clerical Class: Typists, Office Clerks, Clerical Assistants
5. Manipulative Class: e.g Messengers, Drivers Sweepers, Cleaners, Gardeners etc.
The structure is as follows:
1. 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.
2. Professional Class: e.g Medical Doctors Engineers, Lawyers, Surveyors, etc.
3. The Executive Class: Higher Executive, Senior Executive, Executive Officers.
4. Clerical Class: Typists, Office Clerks, Clerical Assistants
5. Manipulative Class: e.g Messengers, Drivers Sweepers, Cleaners, Gardeners etc.