Three elements that Professional Career Services contribute to effective governance: Professionalization, meritocracy, and skills development

The concept of governance was explored, while an analysis was conducted to determine how the Professional Career Service is an effective mechanism for generating effective governance. The objective was to demonstrate the mechanisms that the Professional Career Service provides, which allow for the integration of levels of effectiveness into government decision-making. The method used was descriptive with causal mechanisms (using John Elster's Nuts and Bolts approach). The specific contributions of meritocracy, professionalization, and competency development in human talent were demonstrated, as well as how these generate margins of effectiveness in daily work. The conclusion is that to the extent that public organizations decide to implement the professional career service with an emphasis on meritocracy, professionalization, and competency development, their effectiveness will be greater.