Problem
A competent, merit-based civil service system seems indispensable for making good policy. What steps can governments take to implement such a civil service system if one is not in place? What obstacles might be expected to be encountered in overhauling the existing civil service system in countries where corruption seems endemic?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.