Civil Service Reform Act

The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 was a U.S. law aimed at improving the efficiency and accountability of the federal workforce. It established the Senior Executive Service to enhance leadership and management in government. The Act also focused on merit-based hiring and promotion, making it harder to fire employees for political reasons. Additionally, it created the Office of Personnel Management to oversee federal human resources. Overall, the law sought to reduce bureaucratic inefficiencies and ensure that government employees were selected and evaluated based on their skills and performance rather than political affiliations.