What distinguishes the responsibilities of the members of the senior executive service from those of employees in the competitive or excepted services? (Select all that apply.) SES employees must work to transform their departments using successful strategies found in successful private corporations.

SES employees are responsible for hiring and firing all of the employees in the department including those appointed by the president.

SES employees are always subject to immediate demotion if they fail to serve the needs of the secretary of the department.

SES employees are responsible for making certain their department is responsive to the challenges that affect normal operations.