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Promotion

Meaning in public administration, with examples

/prəˈməʊʃən/nounCore term

In public administration, promotion means: A move to a higher position, grade or rank within an organization, usually with more responsibility and higher pay.

In Turkish: terfi, görevde yükselme, derece yükselmesi

How it is used

Staff get, earn, are considered for or are denied a promotion. Civil services often base promotion on seniority, exams, performance or a combination of these. Common phrases: promotion exam, promotion board, eligible for promotion.

Example sentences

  1. She passed the internal exam and is now waiting for her promotion to section head.

  2. Promotion in the inspectorate depends partly on years of service.

Common collocations

  • get a promotion
  • promotion exam
  • eligible for promotion
  • promotion board
  • internal promotion
  • performance appraisalA regular, formal review in which a manager assesses an employee's work against agreed objectives and discusses training needs and future goals.
  • appointmentThe act of officially choosing someone for a job or position, especially in the public sector; also the position itself.
  • merit systemA way of hiring and promoting public employees based on ability, qualifications and performance, often tested through exams, rather than on political connections or personal favours.
  • civil servantA permanent employee of a government ministry or public agency who carries out official work and is not chosen through elections or political appointment.

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