The Rule of Three in Federal Hiring: Boon or Bane?

Abstract

This report analyzes how the 'rule of three'-a long standing requirement established by law--affects and in turn has been affected by changes in how the federal civil service hires new employees. The rule of three requires managers to select new employees from among the top three available candidates referred to them. This report also discusses how a second legal requirement, veterans preference, affects Federal hiring through its interaction with the rule of three. (AN)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1995
Accession Number
ADA302559

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  • Antonio C. Amador
  • Ben L. Erdreich
  • Beth S. Slavet

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  • Human Systems

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  • Business Administration
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  • Employment
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  • Personnel Management
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  • United States Government

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