(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.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------------------------------------------------------------------------
(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.(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.------------------------------------------------------------------------