Executive Selection in Government Agencies: An Analysis of the Department of the Navy and Immigration and Naturalization Services Senior Executive Service Selection Processes

摘要

Selection processes are critical to identifying and employing those individuals that will perform well on the job. Selection of senior management is equally as significant, requiring the selection process to be effective and robust. The Senior Executive Service (SES) selection process for the Department of the Navy (DON) is analyzed and compared to the SES selection process used by the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Some practical insights and recommendations generated by this analysis and comparison are offered.