[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 5, Volume 1] [Revised as of January 1, 2008] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 5CFR250.302] [Page 84-86] TITLE 5--ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT PART 250_PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT IN AGENCIES--Table of Contents Subpart C_Employee Surveys Sec. 250.302 Survey requirements. (a) Each executive agency must conduct an annual survey of its employees containing the definitions and each question in this subpart. (b) Each executive agency may include survey questions unique to the agency in addition to the prescribed employee survey questions under paragraph (c) of this section. (c) The definitions and 45 prescribed employee survey questions and response choices are listed in the following tables: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Key terms Definitions ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Agency............................... An executive agency as defined in 5 U.S.C. 105. Executives........................... Members of the Senior Executive Service or equivalent. Leaders.............................. An agency's management team. This includes anyone with supervisory or managerial duties. Managers............................. Those individuals in management positions who typically supervise one or more supervisors. Organization......................... An agency, office, or division. Supervisors.......................... First-line supervisors who do not supervise other supervisors; typically those who are responsible for employees' performance appraisals and approval of their leave. [[Page 85]] Team leaders......................... Those who provide employees with day-to-day guidance in work projects, but do not have supervisory responsibilities or conduct performance appraisals. Work unit............................ An immediate work unit headed by an immediate supervisor. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Employee survey questions Employee response choices ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Personal Work Experiences ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (1) The people I work with cooperate to Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither get the job done. Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree. (2) I am given a real opportunity to Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither improve my skills in my organization. Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree. (3) My work gives me a feeling of Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither personal accomplishment. Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree. (4) I like the kind of work I do....... Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree. (5) I have trust and confidence in my Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither supervisor. Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, or Strongly Disagree. (6) Overall, how good a job do you feel Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor, or is being done by your immediate Very Poor. supervisor/team leader? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Recruitment, Development & Retention ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (7) The workforce has the job-relevant Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither knowledge and skills necessary to Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, accomplish organizational goals. Strongly Disagree, or Do Not Know. (8) My work unit is able to recruit Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither people with the right skills. Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, or Do Not Know. (9) I know how my work relates to the Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither agency's goals and priorities. Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, or Do Not Know. (10) The work I do is important........ Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, or Do Not Know. (11) Physical conditions (for example, Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither noise level, temperature, lighting, Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, cleanliness in the workplace) allow Strongly Disagree, or Do Not employees to perform their jobs well. Know. (12) Supervisors/team leaders in my Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither work unit support employee development. Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, or Do Not Know. (13) My talents are used well in the Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither workplace. Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, or Do Not Know. (14) My training needs are assessed.... Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, or Do Not Know. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Performance Culture ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (15) Promotions in my work unit are Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither based on merit. Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, or Do Not Know. (16) In my work unit, steps are taken Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither to deal with a poor performer who Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, cannot or will not improve. Strongly Disagree, or Do Not Know. (17) Creativity and innovation are Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither rewarded. Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, or Do Not Know. (18) In my most recent performance Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither appraisal, I understood what I had to Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, do to be rated at different Strongly Disagree, or No Basis performance levels (e.g., Fully to Judge. Successful, Outstanding). (19) In my work unit, differences in Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither performance are recognized in a Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, meaningful way. Strongly Disagree, or Do Not Know. (20) Pay raises depend on how well Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither employees perform their jobs. Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree or Do Not Know. (21) My performance appraisal is a fair Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither reflection of my performance. Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, or Do Not Know. (22) Discussions with my supervisor/ Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither team leader about my performance are Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, worthwhile. Strongly Disagree, or Do Not Know. (23) Managers/supervisors/team leaders Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither work well with employees of different Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, backgrounds. Strongly Disagree, or Do Not Know. (24) My supervisor supports my need to Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither balance work and family issues. Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, or Do Not Know. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Leadership ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (25) I have a high level of respect for Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither my organization's senior leaders. Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, or Do Not Know. (26) In my organization, leaders Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither generate high levels of motivation and Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, commitment in the workforce. Strongly Disagree, or Do Not Know. (27) Managers review and evaluate the Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither organization's progress toward meeting Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, its goals and objectives. Strongly Disagree, or Do Not Know. [[Page 86]] (28) Employees are protected from Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither health and safety hazards on the job. Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, or Do Not Know. (29) Employees have a feeling of Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither personal empowerment with respect to Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, work processes. Strongly Disagree, or Do Not Know. (30) My workload is reasonable......... Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, or Do Not Know. (31) Managers communicate the goals and Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither priorities of the organization. Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, or Do Not Know. (32) My organization has prepared Strongly Agree, Agree, Neither employees for potential security Agree Nor Disagree, Disagree, threats. Strongly Disagree, or Do Not Know. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Job Satisfaction ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (33) How satisfied are you with the Very Satisfied, Satisfied, information you receive from Neither Satisfied Nor management on what's going on in your Dissatisfied, Dissatisfied, or organization? Very Dissatisfied. (34) How satisfied are you with your Very Satisfied, Satisfied, involvement in decisions that affect Neither Satisfied Nor your work? Dissatisfied, Dissatisfied, or Very Dissatisfied. (35) How satisfied are you with your Very Satisfied, Satisfied, opportunity to get a better job in Neither Satisfied Nor your organization? Dissatisfied, Dissatisfied, or Very Dissatisfied. (36) How satisfied are you with the Very Satisfied, Satisfied, recognition you receive for doing a Neither Satisfied Nor good job? Dissatisfied, Dissatisfied, or Very Dissatisfied. (37) How satisfied are you with the Very Satisfied, Satisfied, policies and practices of your senior Neither Satisfied Nor leaders? Dissatisfied, Dissatisfied, or Very Dissatisfied. (38) How satisfied are you with the Very Satisfied, Satisfied, training you receive for your present Neither Satisfied Nor job? Dissatisfied, Dissatisfied, or Very Dissatisfied. (39) Considering everything, how Very Satisfied, Satisfied, satisfied are you with your job? Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied, Dissatisfied, or Very Dissatisfied. (40) Considering everything, how Very Satisfied, Satisfied, satisfied are you with your pay? Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied, Dissatisfied, or Very Dissatisfied. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Demographics (for agencies with 800 or more employees) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (41) What is your supervisory status?.. a. Non-Supervisor: You do not supervise other employees. b. Team Leader: You are not an official supervisor; you provide employees with day-to- day guidance in work projects, but do not have supervisory responsibilities or conduct performance appraisals. c. Supervisor: You are responsible for employees' performance appraisals and approval of their leave, but you do not supervise other supervisors. d. Manager: You are in a management position and supervise one or more supervisors. e. Executive: Member of the Senior Executive Service or equivalent. (42) Are you........................... a. Male. b. Female. (43) Are you Hispanic or Latino?....... a. Yes. b. No. (44) Please select the racial category a. White. or categories with which you most b. Black or African American. closely identify (Please select one or c. Native Hawaiian or other more). Pacific Islander. d. Asian. e. American Indian or Alaska Native. (45) What is your agency subcomponent? An agency provided list of (If Applicable). major divisions, bureaus, or other components one level below the agency/department. ------------------------------------------------------------------------