Sheshadri.k. Iyer
The Ming dynasty's civil service system was significantly influenced by the preceding Sui and Tang dynasties, which emphasized merit-based examinations and bureaucratic governance. The Song dynasty further refined this model by expanding the civil service examinations and promoting intellectual scholarship. These dynasties laid the groundwork for the Ming's emphasis on Confucian ideology and the rigorous selection of officials through examinations.
Most civil service jobs require the candidates complete competitive examinations to qualify for employment. Other qualifications will vary depending on the job being applied for.
Difficult exams were designed to make sure that government officials were chosen by ability--not by wealth or family connections.
Empress Wu Zetian established civil service examinations to create a meritocratic system that allowed individuals to be selected for government positions based on their abilities rather than their aristocratic backgrounds. This reform aimed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the bureaucracy by ensuring that capable and educated candidates filled important roles. Additionally, it helped to consolidate her power by reducing the influence of noble families and promoting loyalty to the central government. The examinations also fostered a culture of learning and scholarship in Chinese society.
because their was no national government existing to give civil service examinations.
civil service examinations are examinations implemented in various countries.
civil service examinations are examinations implemented in various countries.
Arthur Alena has written: 'How to pass civil service examinations' -- subject(s): Civil service, Examinations
Edwin Riemer has written: 'A course in transcription (an intensive course combining advanced typewriting, English, and dictation)' -- subject(s): Commercial correspondence, Exercises for dictation, Shorthand, Typewriting 'Barron's how to prepare for civil service examinations (Federal, State, city)' -- subject(s): Civil service, Examinations, Study guides 'Barron's how to prepare for civil service examinations' -- subject(s): Civil service, Examinations, Study guides
Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service reformers were Democrats who demanded competitive examinations to create and honest civil service, that would exclude immigrants and political bosses.
Confucianism
the first country to commence competitive examination in civil services
Pendleton Civil Service
Confucianism
Samuel Johnson wrote the Dictionary of the English Language in 1755. He also praised the Chinese civil service examinations for their merit-based approach to selecting government officials.
The Ming dynasty's civil service system was significantly influenced by the preceding Sui and Tang dynasties, which emphasized merit-based examinations and bureaucratic governance. The Song dynasty further refined this model by expanding the civil service examinations and promoting intellectual scholarship. These dynasties laid the groundwork for the Ming's emphasis on Confucian ideology and the rigorous selection of officials through examinations.