NATURAL SELECTION?

I came across an interesting snippet of information a while back.
It concerned recruitment for Far East posting by British institutions during the 1920's and 30's.
I am told by a very reliable source that those recruited for government posts were expected to hold a degree.
If however the applicant was being recruited for a business organisation the most important considerations were being good at team games, a public school background and the ability to mix well.
So much for the superiority of the private sector over the public.