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Item Item Text

Percent

Positive

%

Strongly

Agree/

Very

Good/

Very

Satisfied

%

Agree/

Good/

Satisfied

%

Neither

Agree nor

Disagree/

Fair/

Neither

Satisfied

nor

Dissatisfied

%

Disagree/

Poor/

Dissatisfied

%

Strongly

Disagree/

Very Poor/

Very

Dissatisfied

%

Percent

Negative

%

Strongly

Agree/

Very

Good/

Very

Satisfied

N

Agree/

Good/

Satisfied

N

Neither

Agree nor

Disagree/

Fair/

Neither

Satisfied

nor

Dissatisfied

N

Disagree/

Poor/

Dissatisfied

N

Strongly

Disagree/

Very Poor/

Very

Dissatisfied

N

Item

Response

Total**

N

Do Not

Know/

No

Basis to

Judge

N

1 *I am given a real opportunity to

improve my skills in my organization.

83.42% 35.96% 47.45% 7.26% 5.52% 3.80% 9.32% 78 103 15 12 8 216 N/A

2 I have enough information to do my job

well.

80.45% 31.85% 48.61% 9.90% 5.30% 4.34% 9.64% 67 104 21 12 9 213 N/A

3 I feel encouraged to come up with new

and better ways of doing things.

70.74% 34.96% 35.78% 12.60% 10.47% 6.19% 16.65% 76 76 28 23 13 216 N/A

4 My work gives me a feeling of personal

accomplishment.

81.34% 41.38% 39.96% 8.70% 6.55% 3.41% 9.96% 89 87 19 14 7 216 N/A

5 I like the kind of work I do.

86.94% 47.60% 39.34% 6.23% 4.92% 1.91% 6.83% 102 84 13 11 4 214 N/A

6 I know what is expected of me on the

job.

83.58% 37.32% 46.25% 7.94% 4.11% 4.37% 8.48% 81 100 17 9 9 216 N/A

7 When needed I am willing to put in the

extra effort to get a job done.

95.09% 68.67% 26.42% 2.92% 0.43% 1.56% 1.99% 146 56 6 1 3 212 N/A

8 I am constantly looking for ways to do

my job better.

91.61% 53.28% 38.33% 6.41% 0.45% 1.53% 1.98% 117 81 14 1 3 216 N/A

9 I have sufficient resources (for example,

people, materials, budget) to get my job

done.

50.63% 16.22% 34.40% 13.14% 24.37% 11.86% 36.23% 34 73 29 54 25 215 1

10 *My workload is reasonable.

52.54% 15.47% 37.07% 17.37% 19.39% 10.70% 30.08% 33 80 38 42 23 216 0

11 *My talents are used well in the

workplace.

64.81% 20.68% 44.13% 18.07% 8.01% 9.11% 17.12% 44 95 38 18 19 214 0

12 *I know how my work relates to the

agency's goals and priorities.

90.78% 40.05% 50.73% 3.31% 2.02% 3.90% 5.92% 86 109 7 4 8 214 0

13 The work I do is important.

90.82% 55.17% 35.65% 7.09% 0.42% 1.67% 2.10% 120 76 15 1 3 215 0
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14 Physical conditions (for example, noise

level, temperature, lighting, cleanliness

in the workplace) allow employees to

perform their jobs well.

90.55% 53.60% 36.95% 4.97% 2.54% 1.94% 4.47% 116 78 1164 2150

15 My performance appraisal is a fair

reflection of my performance.

76.36% 33.35% 43.01% 12.86% 5.56% 5.23% 10.78% 71 89 27 12 11 2105

16 I am held accountable for achieving

results.

88.10% 35.27% 52.83% 9.06% 1.81% 1.03% 2.84% 77 113 1942 2150

17 *I can disclose a suspected violation of

any law, rule or regulation without fear

of reprisal.

77.02% 46.43% 30.58% 13.35% 4.43% 5.21% 9.63% 94 62 269 10 201 15

18 My training needs are assessed.

63.90% 27.86% 36.04% 17.40% 12.33% 6.37% 18.70% 61 77 37 27 13 2150

19 In my most recent performance

appraisal, I understood what I had to do

to be rated at different performance

levels (for example, Fully Successful,

Outstanding).

66.78% 25.68% 41.10% 16.26% 11.77% 5.19% 16.96% 55 87 35 25 11 2133

20 *The people I work with cooperate to

get the job done.

79.78% 29.71% 50.07% 11.85% 5.73% 2.63% 8.36% 65 107 26 135 216 N/A

21 My work unit is able to recruit people

with the right skills.

59.13% 19.57% 39.56% 20.13% 14.83% 5.91% 20.73% 42 84 43 32 12 2133

22 Promotions in my work unit are based

on merit.

52.31% 16.96% 35.34% 27.18% 9.35% 11.16% 20.51% 34 70 54 18 22 198 15

23 In my work unit, steps are taken to deal

with a poor performer who cannot or

will not improve.

41.76% 14.71% 27.06% 32.97% 14.72% 10.54% 25.26% 29 53 66 29 20 197 19

24 *In my work unit, differences in

performance are recognized in a

meaningful way.

40.70% 12.29% 28.40% 29.52% 16.82% 12.96% 29.78% 25 58 61 34 26 204 10

25 Awards in my work unit depend on how

well employees perform their jobs.

52.57% 15.80% 36.76% 28.64% 8.91% 9.88% 18.79% 31 74 57 18 19 199 14

26 Employees in my work unit share job

knowledge with each other.

78.41% 36.22% 42.18% 12.51% 6.03% 3.06% 9.09% 79 89 27 136 2141

27 The skill level in my work unit has

improved in the past year.

65.37% 28.42% 36.95% 24.19% 7.30% 3.13% 10.43% 60 76 52 156 2094
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28 How would you rate the overall quality

of work done by your work unit?

94.24% 54.84% 39.40% 5.20% 0.00% 0.56% 0.56% 119 85 1101 216 N/A

29 *The workforce has the job-relevant

knowledge and skills necessary to

accomplish organizational goals.

85.52% 29.35% 56.17% 9.21% 2.19% 3.08% 5.27% 62 120 2056 2132

30 Employees have a feeling of personal

empowerment with respect to work

processes.

63.92% 20.19% 43.73% 19.75% 9.89% 6.43% 16.32% 42 93 42 20 13 2104

31 Employees are recognized for providing

high quality products and services.

68.51% 25.24% 43.27% 16.33% 8.97% 6.19% 15.16% 53 91 34 18 12 2084

32 Creativity and innovation are rewarded.

56.61% 21.62% 35.00% 26.26% 9.65% 7.48% 17.13% 46 73 55 20 15 2095

33 Pay raises depend on how well

employees perform their jobs.

29.31% 8.48% 20.83% 33.52% 22.61% 14.56% 37.17% 17 41 68 43 29 198 17

34 Policies and programs promote

diversity in the workplace (for example,

recruiting minorities and women,

training in awareness of diversity issues,

mentoring).

69.59% 26.20% 43.38% 19.21% 4.84% 6.36% 11.20% 52 88 40 10 12 202 13

35 Employees are protected from health

and safety hazards on the job.

90.65% 44.11% 46.54% 5.84% 0.39% 3.13% 3.51% 94 100 1316 2141

36 My organization has prepared

employees for potential security

threats.

80.55% 34.48% 46.07% 9.73% 6.60% 3.12% 9.72% 73 99 22 156 2150

37 Arbitrary action, personal favoritism

and coercion for partisan political

purposes are not tolerated.

63.53% 26.20% 37.33% 19.55% 9.21% 7.70% 16.91% 54 77 39 19 15 204 11

38 Prohibited Personnel Practices (for

example, illegally discriminating for or

against any employee/applicant,

obstructing a person's right to compete

for employment, knowingly violating

veterans' preference requirements) are

not tolerated.

82.15% 37.01% 45.13% 10.34% 4.09% 3.42% 7.51% 73 88 2186 196 17

39 My agency is successful at

accomplishing its mission.

93.47% 54.11% 39.36% 3.41% 1.50% 1.62% 3.12% 115 82733 2103
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40 *I recommend my organization as a

good place to work.

86.51% 49.89% 36.61% 7.01% 2.30% 4.18% 6.48% 109 78 1558 215 N/A

41 *I believe the results of this survey will

be used to make my agency a better

place to work.

62.59% 29.55% 33.04% 15.38% 14.86% 7.17% 22.02% 60 66 32 29 14 201 14

42 My supervisor supports my need to

balance work and other life issues.

86.70% 52.28% 34.41% 6.78% 2.65% 3.88% 6.53% 112 74 1568 2150

43 My supervisor provides me with

opportunities to demonstrate my

leadership skills.

74.76% 36.92% 37.84% 13.14% 5.43% 6.66% 12.09% 80 81 28 12 14 2150

44 Discussions with my supervisor about

my performance are worthwhile.

72.43% 31.97% 40.46% 14.50% 7.73% 5.34% 13.07% 69 83 31 17 11 2111

45 My supervisor is committed to a

workforce representative of all

segments of society.

74.64% 40.51% 34.13% 19.18% 1.97% 4.20% 6.17% 82 67 3948 200 15

46 My supervisor provides me with

constructive suggestions to improve my

job performance.

72.94% 32.75% 40.19% 15.22% 7.04% 4.79% 11.84% 70 86 33 15 10 2140

47 Supervisors in my work unit support

employee development.

81.64% 44.42% 37.22% 9.81% 4.98% 3.57% 8.55% 93 80 21 117 2121

48 My supervisor listens to what I have to

say.

83.61% 53.34% 30.26% 8.48% 5.10% 2.82% 7.92% 115 65 19 106 215 N/A

49 My supervisor treats me with respect.

85.12% 57.94% 27.18% 7.59% 4.53% 2.76% 7.29% 125 58 1796 215 N/A

50 In the last six months, my supervisor

has talked with me about my

performance.

91.79% 52.49% 39.30% 4.79% 1.49% 1.93% 3.42% 112 83 1034 212 N/A

51 I have trust and confidence in my

supervisor.

76.64% 50.11% 26.53% 12.40% 6.39% 4.57% 10.96% 109 57 25 14 10 215 N/A

52 Overall, how good a job do you feel is

being done by your immediate

supervisor?

79.91% 52.79% 27.12% 12.55% 5.03% 2.51% 7.54% 114 58 26 115 214 N/A

53 In my organization, senior leaders

generate high levels of motivation and

commitment in the workforce.

58.07% 21.97% 36.10% 20.06% 11.89% 9.98% 21.87% 46 76 43 25 20 2105
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54 My organization's senior leaders

maintain high standards of honesty and

integrity.

71.33% 32.46% 38.86% 16.48% 5.48% 6.72% 12.20% 67 80 35 11 13 2069

55 Supervisors work well with employees

of different backgrounds.

80.52% 35.67% 44.85% 13.48% 2.36% 3.63% 6.00% 74 92 2957 2076

56 *Managers communicate the goals and

priorities of the organization.

71.45% 26.96% 44.49% 12.80% 11.34% 4.40% 15.75% 57 95 28 249 2132

57 Managers review and evaluate the

organization's progress toward meeting

its goals and objectives.

76.68% 28.84% 47.84% 13.26% 5.43% 4.63% 10.06% 60 100 28 129 2095

58 Managers promote communication

among different work units (for

example, about projects, goals, needed

resources).

71.73% 29.42% 42.31% 11.86% 10.08% 6.33% 16.41% 61 89 25 21 13 2095

59 Managers support collaboration across

work units to accomplish work

objectives.

72.68% 29.99% 42.68% 11.51% 8.64% 7.17% 15.81% 62 91 23 19 15 2104

60 Overall, how good a job do you feel is

being done by the manager directly

above your immediate supervisor?

67.43% 36.90% 30.53% 18.69% 8.82% 5.05% 13.88% 78 63 41 17 10 2095

61 I have a high level of respect for my

organization's senior leaders.

64.55% 31.01% 33.54% 21.71% 8.53% 5.21% 13.74% 65 69 47 17 10 2087

62 Senior leaders demonstrate support for

Work/Life programs.

74.94% 34.52% 40.42% 13.94% 5.04% 6.08% 11.12% 72 84 30 11 12 2095

63 *How satisfied are you with your

involvement in decisions that affect

your work?

67.08% 22.30% 44.78% 13.90% 12.73% 6.29% 19.02% 48 94 30 27 13 212 N/A

64 *How satisfied are you with the

information you receive from

management on what's going on in

your organization?

65.43% 22.09% 43.34% 17.17% 10.30% 7.10% 17.39% 48 92 38 22 14 214 N/A

65 *How satisfied are you with the

recognition you receive for doing a

good job?

63.76% 24.53% 39.23% 18.23% 12.24% 5.76% 18.01% 53 84 39 25 12 213 N/A

66 How satisfied are you with the policies

and practices of your senior leaders?

61.20% 24.05% 37.15% 20.11% 15.82% 2.87% 18.69% 51 80 44 336 214 N/A
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67 How satisfied are you with your

opportunity to get a better job in your

organization?

39.33% 14.60% 24.73% 28.66% 18.98% 13.03% 32.01% 31 53 61 41 28 214 N/A

68 How satisfied are you with the training

you receive for your present job?

64.39% 22.39% 42.00% 21.41% 9.86% 4.34% 14.20% 49 89 47 219 215 N/A

69 *Considering everything, how satisfied

are you with your job?

74.92% 32.52% 42.40% 11.75% 8.45% 4.88% 13.33% 69 91 25 18 10 213 N/A

70 Considering everything, how satisfied

are you with your pay?

45.83% 10.11% 35.71% 18.86% 23.25% 12.06% 35.31% 22 76 41 48 25 212 N/A

71 *Considering everything, how satisfied

are you with your organization?

77.92% 31.54% 46.38% 12.33% 6.25% 3.50% 9.75% 68 100 27 137 215 N/A

79 How satisfied are you with the following

Work/Life programs in your agency?

Telework

82.04% 41.35% 40.68% 8.58% 6.20% 3.18% 9.38% 67 67 14 115 1640

80 How satisfied are you with the following

Work/Life programs in your agency?

Alternative Work Schedules (AWS)

92.58% 69.11% 23.47% 4.89% 2.53% 0.00% 2.53% 269210 381

81 How satisfied are you with the following

Work/Life programs in your agency?

Health and Wellness Programs (for

example, exercise, medical screening,

quit smoking programs)

92.78% 38.63% 54.15% 7.22% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 43 61800 1122

82 How satisfied are you with the following

Work/Life programs in your agency?

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

92.89% 34.84% 58.04% 7.11% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%59100 155

83 How satisfied are you with the following

Work/Life programs in your agency?

Child Care Programs (for example,

daycare, parenting classes, parenting

support groups)

83.82% 33.82% 50.00% 0.00% 8.31% 7.87% 16.18%46011 123
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84 How satisfied are you with the following

Work/Life programs in your agency?

Elder Care Programs (for example,

support groups, speakers)

100.00% 36.61% 63.39% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%1200034