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Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA)

New hires and merit promotions are made on the basis of how applicants measure up to a set of factors, often called 'Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities' (KSAs) or 'Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics (KSAOs).'

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83 - Designing a Geographic Salary Structure
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