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The structure of the civil service is based on

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The structure of the civil service is based on

A.

lateral organisation

B.

merit system

C.

patronage system

D.

hierachical organisation

Correct answer is D

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.