According to Hugh Heclo, the plum book system of recruiting federal employees tends to result in the appointment of
A) talented experts with proven party loyalty.
B) people with access to the Internet, but not necessarily the most qualified people.
C) senior civil servants to sensitive posts.
D) administrators who do not stay long enough in their appointed position to be effective.
E) large numbers of women and minorities, just as it was intended to do.
Answer: D