National Academies Press Improving the Recruitment, Retention, and Utilization of Federal Scientists and Engineers

A report assessing the capacity of the federal government to recruit and retain qualified individuals in science and engineering. Examines mechanisms for conducting federal science and technology-related work that could be used to enhance recruitment, and addresses questions of organizational responsibility for implementing changes. Topics include the civil service system, FEPCA provisions, and ethics. Appendices list statistics on federal scientists and engineers. Lacks an index and a bibliography. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. Autorid: National Research Council, Policy and Global Affairs, Office of Scientific and Engineering Personnel, Committee on Scientists and Engineers in the Federal Government, Michael G. H. McGeary, Stephen J. Lubasik, Alan K. Campbell