Discuss the problems of executive management in the executive branch, such as the lack of managerial ability among top elected officials, the brief tenures of political appointees, the conflicting goals between the White House and the department in the realm of staffing choices, and the existence of interdepartmental friction.

Do you think these problems are inherent in a government the size and scope of the United States or do you think they are due to antiquated systems that need to be reformed?
How can they be reformed to promote better management in the executive branch?