U.S. MSPB - 2021 Merit Principles Survey (Public Release File)

Data Dictionary/Codebook

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09/27/2021

Prepared for the release of MPS 2021 for public use.

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The dataset described in this document is the release (public use) version of the 2021 Merit 

Principles Survey (MPS).

Items and response options may be abbreviated or paraphrased. For example, items that share a 

lead-in or stem have labels that exclude or abridge the stem.

Users should refer to the supplemental release materials, such as the representation of the survey 

and the item list, for unabridged items and scales.

The survey was conducted using a stratified random sample. Responses should be weighted 

using the variable MPS_Weight for tabulation and analysis.

The counts and percentages in this document are unweighted to aid data inspection and 

verification.

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MPS_Agency Value Count Percent

Position 1

Label MPS agency

Type String

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AF Air Force 1,384 4.2%

AG Agriculture 2,279 6.9%

AR Army 1,497 4.5%

BD MSPB 105 0.3%

CM Commerce 1,283 3.9%

DD Defense 1,773 5.4%

DJ Justice 1,482 4.5%

DL Labor 965 2.9%

DN Energy 1,165 3.5%

ED Education 324 1.0%

EP EPA 855 2.6%

FD FDIC 1,215 3.7%

GG OGE 47 0.1%

GS GSA 880 2.7%

HE HHS 1,423 4.3%

HS Homeland Security 1,607 4.8%

HU HUD 912 2.8%

IN Interior 2,010 6.1%

NN NASA 1,033 3.1%

NV Navy 1,539 4.6%

OM OPM 380 1.1%

SE SEC 531 1.6%

ST State 1,195 3.6%

SZ SSA 1,793 5.4%

TD Transportation 2,243 6.8%

TR Treasury 1,806 5.4%

VA VA 1,413 4.3%

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MPS_Supervisor Value Count Percent

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Label MPS supervisory type for weighting

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Format A3

N 23,731 71.6%

S 6,244 18.8%

X 3,164 9.5%

ENG_01 Value Count Percent

Position 5

Label My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 443 1.3%

2 Disagree 1,077 3.2%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 2,358 7.1%

4 Agree 15,989 48.2%

5 Strongly Agree 13,009 39.3%

990 (DK/NA) 175 0.5%

System 88 0.3%

ENG_02 Value Count Percent

Position 6

Label The work I do is meaningful to me.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 441 1.3%

2 Disagree 806 2.4%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 2,021 6.1%

4 Agree 12,522 37.8%

5 Strongly Agree 17,233 52.0%

990 (DK/NA) 29 0.1%

System 87 0.3%

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ENG_03 Value Count Percent

Position 7

Label My work unit produces high quality products and services.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 359 1.1%

2 Disagree 852 2.6%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 2,297 6.9%

4 Agree 13,119 39.6%

5 Strongly Agree 16,263 49.1%

990 (DK/NA) 166 0.5%

System 83 0.3%

ENG_04 Value Count Percent

Position 8

Label I would recommend my agency as a place to work.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 1,310 4.0%

2 Disagree 1,828 5.5%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 3,941 11.9%

4 Agree 11,897 35.9%

5 Strongly Agree 13,994 42.2%

990 (DK/NA) 82 0.2%

System 87 0.3%

ENG_05 Value Count Percent

Position 9

Label Overall, I am satisfied with my supervisor.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 1,529 4.6%

2 Disagree 1,872 5.6%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 3,163 9.5%

4 Agree 11,063 33.4%

5 Strongly Agree 15,243 46.0%

990 (DK/NA) 179 0.5%

System 90 0.3%

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ENG_06 Value Count Percent

Position 10

Label Overall, I am satisfied with managers above my immediate supervisor.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 2,349 7.1%

2 Disagree 3,048 9.2%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 5,056 15.3%

4 Agree 11,636 35.1%

5 Strongly Agree 10,439 31.5%

990 (DK/NA) 513 1.5%

System 98 0.3%

ENG_07 Value Count Percent

Position 11

Label I know what is expected of me on the job.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 351 1.1%

2 Disagree 1,125 3.4%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 2,013 6.1%

4 Agree 14,932 45.1%

5 Strongly Agree 14,618 44.1%

990 (DK/NA) 30 0.1%

System 70 0.2%

ENG_08 Value Count Percent

Position 12

Label My job makes good use of my skills and abilities.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 1,283 3.9%

2 Disagree 2,740 8.3%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 3,291 9.9%

4 Agree 13,103 39.5%

5 Strongly Agree 12,586 38.0%

990 (DK/NA) 40 0.1%

System 96 0.3%

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ENG_09 Value Count Percent

Position 13

Label I have the resources to do my job well.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 1,367 4.1%

2 Disagree 3,874 11.7%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 4,540 13.7%

4 Agree 14,378 43.4%

5 Strongly Agree 8,853 26.7%

990 (DK/NA) 33 0.1%

System 94 0.3%

ENG_10 Value Count Percent

Position 14

Label I have sufficient opportunities (such as challenging assignments or 

projects) to earn a high performance rating.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 1,545 4.7%

2 Disagree 2,607 7.9%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 4,422 13.3%

4 Agree 12,400 37.4%

5 Strongly Agree 11,869 35.8%

990 (DK/NA) 219 0.7%

System 77 0.2%

ENG_11 Value Count Percent

Position 15

Label Recognition and rewards are based on performance in my work unit.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 2,560 7.7%

2 Disagree 3,062 9.2%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 5,467 16.5%

4 Agree 11,904 35.9%

5 Strongly Agree 9,167 27.7%

990 (DK/NA) 904 2.7%

System 75 0.2%

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ENG_12 Value Count Percent

Position 16

Label I am satisfied with the recognition and rewards I receive for my work.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 2,671 8.1%

2 Disagree 3,733 11.3%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 5,950 18.0%

4 Agree 11,349 34.2%

5 Strongly Agree 8,856 26.7%

990 (DK/NA) 493 1.5%

System 87 0.3%

ENG_13 Value Count Percent

Position 17

Label I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my organization.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 1,495 4.5%

2 Disagree 3,153 9.5%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 5,632 17.0%

4 Agree 13,292 40.1%

5 Strongly Agree 9,430 28.5%

990 (DK/NA) 90 0.3%

System 47 0.1%

ENG_14 Value Count Percent

Position 18

Label I am treated with respect at work.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 1,115 3.4%

2 Disagree 1,608 4.9%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 3,070 9.3%

4 Agree 13,096 39.5%

5 Strongly Agree 14,164 42.7%

990 (DK/NA) 33 0.1%

System 53 0.2%

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ENG_15 Value Count Percent

Position 19

Label My opinions count at work.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 1,710 5.2%

2 Disagree 2,627 7.9%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 4,787 14.4%

4 Agree 12,657 38.2%

5 Strongly Agree 11,167 33.7%

990 (DK/NA) 122 0.4%

System 69 0.2%

ENG_16 Value Count Percent

Position 20

Label A spirit of cooperation and teamwork exists in my work unit.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 1,375 4.1%

2 Disagree 2,065 6.2%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 3,585 10.8%

4 Agree 12,898 38.9%

5 Strongly Agree 13,071 39.4%

990 (DK/NA) 77 0.2%

System 68 0.2%

MSP_01 Value Count Percent

Position 21

Label My organization: uses the workforce efficiently and effectively.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 1,830 5.5%

2 Disagree 4,836 14.6%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 6,275 18.9%

4 Agree 13,560 40.9%

5 Strongly Agree 5,895 17.8%

990 (DK/NA) 368 1.1%

System 375 1.1%

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MSP_02 Value Count Percent

Position 22

Label My organization: eliminates unnecessary functions and positions.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 2,706 8.2%

2 Disagree 6,253 18.9%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 9,186 27.7%

4 Agree 8,791 26.5%

5 Strongly Agree 4,135 12.5%

990 (DK/NA) 1,656 5.0%

System 412 1.2%

MSP_03 Value Count Percent

Position 23

Label My organization: focuses employee attention and efforts on what is 

most important.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 1,884 5.7%

2 Disagree 4,022 12.1%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 7,242 21.9%

4 Agree 13,425 40.5%

5 Strongly Agree 5,856 17.7%

990 (DK/NA) 320 1.0%

System 390 1.2%

MSP_04 Value Count Percent

Position 24

Label My organization: makes good use of employees' skills and talents.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 2,052 6.2%

2 Disagree 4,050 12.2%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 6,918 20.9%

4 Agree 13,543 40.9%

5 Strongly Agree 5,732 17.3%

990 (DK/NA) 445 1.3%

System 399 1.2%

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MSP_05 Value Count Percent

Position 25

Label My organization: addresses poor performers effectively.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 4,522 13.6%

2 Disagree 7,247 21.9%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 8,491 25.6%

4 Agree 6,868 20.7%

5 Strongly Agree 2,327 7.0%

990 (DK/NA) 3,049 9.2%

System 635 1.9%

MSP_06 Value Count Percent

Position 26

Label My organization: provides employees with the resources needed to get 

the job done.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 1,464 4.4%

2 Disagree 3,653 11.0%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 5,586 16.9%

4 Agree 15,835 47.8%

5 Strongly Agree 5,852 17.7%

990 (DK/NA) 137 0.4%

System 612 1.8%

MSP_07 Value Count Percent

Position 27

Label My organization: retains its best employees.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 2,892 8.7%

2 Disagree 5,076 15.3%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 8,223 24.8%

4 Agree 10,699 32.3%

5 Strongly Agree 4,397 13.3%

990 (DK/NA) 1,233 3.7%

System 619 1.9%

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MSP_08 Value Count Percent

Position 28

Label My organization: holds employees to high standards of conduct.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 1,753 5.3%

2 Disagree 2,943 8.9%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 6,154 18.6%

4 Agree 13,757 41.5%

5 Strongly Agree 7,476 22.6%

990 (DK/NA) 443 1.3%

System 613 1.8%

MSP_09 Value Count Percent

Position 29

Label My organization: puts the public interest first.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 765 2.3%

2 Disagree 1,500 4.5%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 4,990 15.1%

4 Agree 13,678 41.3%

5 Strongly Agree 10,545 31.8%

990 (DK/NA) 770 2.3%

System 891 2.7%

MSP_10 Value Count Percent

Position 30

Label My organization: provides employees with necessary training.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 1,257 3.8%

2 Disagree 2,970 9.0%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 4,874 14.7%

4 Agree 14,992 45.2%

5 Strongly Agree 8,009 24.2%

990 (DK/NA) 150 0.5%

System 887 2.7%

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MSP_11 Value Count Percent

Position 31

Label My organization: provides employees with opportunities for growth and 

development.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 1,855 5.6%

2 Disagree 3,523 10.6%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 5,826 17.6%

4 Agree 13,525 40.8%

5 Strongly Agree 7,300 22.0%

990 (DK/NA) 221 0.7%

System 889 2.7%

MSP_12 Value Count Percent

Position 32

Label My organization: recognizes excellent performance.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 2,039 6.2%

2 Disagree 3,265 9.9%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 6,026 18.2%

4 Agree 12,945 39.1%

5 Strongly Agree 7,469 22.5%

990 (DK/NA) 504 1.5%

System 891 2.7%

MSP_13 Value Count Percent

Position 33

Label My organization: does not engage in favoritism.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 4,413 13.3%

2 Disagree 4,924 14.9%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 7,189 21.7%

4 Agree 8,835 26.7%

5 Strongly Agree 5,618 17.0%

990 (DK/NA) 1,264 3.8%

System 896 2.7%

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MSP_14 Value Count Percent

Position 34

Label My organization: protects employees against arbitrary action.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 1,467 4.4%

2 Disagree 2,166 6.5%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 7,110 21.5%

4 Agree 10,613 32.0%

5 Strongly Agree 5,964 18.0%

990 (DK/NA) 4,622 13.9%

System 1,197 3.6%

MSP_15 Value Count Percent

Position 35

Label My organization: holds fair and open competition for job vacancies.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 2,619 7.9%

2 Disagree 3,341 10.1%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 5,768 17.4%

4 Agree 11,339 34.2%

5 Strongly Agree 6,763 20.4%

990 (DK/NA) 2,117 6.4%

System 1,192 3.6%

MSP_16 Value Count Percent

Position 36

Label My organization: selects the best-qualified candidates when filling jobs.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 2,918 8.8%

2 Disagree 4,168 12.6%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 7,132 21.5%

4 Agree 9,473 28.6%

5 Strongly Agree 5,848 17.6%

990 (DK/NA) 2,395 7.2%

System 1,205 3.6%

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MSP_17 Value Count Percent

Position 37

Label My organization: recruits a diverse pool of applicants for job vacancies.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 1,954 5.9%

2 Disagree 2,652 8.0%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 6,499 19.6%

4 Agree 11,345 34.2%

5 Strongly Agree 6,728 20.3%

990 (DK/NA) 2,751 8.3%

System 1,210 3.7%

MSP_18 Value Count Percent

Position 38

Label My organization: pays employees fairly.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 1,779 5.4%

2 Disagree 2,744 8.3%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 5,195 15.7%

4 Agree 13,757 41.5%

5 Strongly Agree 7,614 23.0%

990 (DK/NA) 857 2.6%

System 1,193 3.6%

ETH_01 Value Count Percent

Position 39

Label Supervisors and managers at my agency demonstrate ethical 

behavior.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 1,113 3.4%

2 Disagree 1,682 5.1%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 3,735 11.3%

4 Agree 13,551 40.9%

5 Strongly Agree 10,688 32.3%

990 (DK/NA) 388 1.2%

System 1,982 6.0%

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ETH_02 Value Count Percent

Position 40

Label In my job, I am sometimes put under pressure to break the rules.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 14,141 42.7%

2 Disagree 10,720 32.3%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 3,345 10.1%

4 Agree 1,896 5.7%

5 Strongly Agree 852 2.6%

990 (DK/NA) 199 0.6%

System 1,986 6.0%

ETH_03 Value Count Percent

Position 41

Label In my organization, ethical conduct is valued highly.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 875 2.6%

2 Disagree 1,411 4.3%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 4,420 13.3%

4 Agree 12,574 37.9%

5 Strongly Agree 11,439 34.5%

990 (DK/NA) 420 1.3%

System 2,000 6.0%

ETH_04 Value Count Percent

Position 42

Label My senior leaders tolerate unethical supervisors.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 9,781 29.5%

2 Disagree 8,015 24.2%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 5,321 16.1%

4 Agree 2,949 8.9%

5 Strongly Agree 1,627 4.9%

990 (DK/NA) 3,427 10.3%

System 2,019 6.1%

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ETH_05 Value Count Percent

Position 43

Label In the past 4 months, a supervisor or manager discussed 

organizational ethics or values with employees.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 2,109 6.4%

2 Disagree 4,549 13.7%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 5,327 16.1%

4 Agree 10,450 31.5%

5 Strongly Agree 5,581 16.8%

990 (DK/NA) 3,128 9.4%

System 1,995 6.0%

PAN_01 Value Count Percent

Position 44

Label During the pandemic: My agency made appropriate decisions about 

the management of its workforce.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 1,682 5.1%

2 Disagree 2,979 9.0%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 5,062 15.3%

4 Agree 11,442 34.5%

5 Strongly Agree 8,580 25.9%

990 (DK/NA) 1,227 3.7%

System 2,167 6.5%

PAN_02 Value Count Percent

Position 45

Label During the pandemic: My agency kept me appropriately informed about 

important matters.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 1,570 4.7%

2 Disagree 2,598 7.8%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 3,934 11.9%

4 Agree 13,134 39.6%

5 Strongly Agree 9,515 28.7%

990 (DK/NA) 230 0.7%

System 2,158 6.5%

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PAN_03 Value Count Percent

Position 46

Label During the pandemic: My supervisor showed concern for my personal 

welfare.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 1,200 3.6%

2 Disagree 1,367 4.1%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 2,790 8.4%

4 Agree 10,690 32.3%

5 Strongly Agree 14,805 44.7%

990 (DK/NA) 123 0.4%

System 2,164 6.5%

PPP_01a Value Count Percent

Position 47

Label Discrimination: Race

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Has not occurred 20,162 60.8%

2 Occurred-not personally affected 1,539 4.6%

3 Occurred-personally affected 1,263 3.8%

990 Don't know/NA 7,733 23.3%

System 2,442 7.4%

PPP_01b Value Count Percent

Position 48

Label Discrimination: Religion

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Has not occurred 21,268 64.2%

2 Occurred-not personally affected 380 1.1%

3 Occurred-personally affected 235 0.7%

990 Don't know/NA 8,760 26.4%

System 2,496 7.5%

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PPP_01c Value Count Percent

Position 49

Label Discrimination: Sex

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Has not occurred 20,098 60.6%

2 Occurred-not personally affected 1,388 4.2%

3 Occurred-personally affected 1,208 3.6%

990 Don't know/NA 7,965 24.0%

System 2,480 7.5%

PPP_01d Value Count Percent

Position 50

Label Discrimination: National origin

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Has not occurred 21,080 63.6%

2 Occurred-not personally affected 574 1.7%

3 Occurred-personally affected 377 1.1%

990 Don't know/NA 8,596 25.9%

System 2,512 7.6%

PPP_01e Value Count Percent

Position 51

Label Discrimination: Age

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Has not occurred 20,248 61.1%

2 Occurred-not personally affected 1,038 3.1%

3 Occurred-personally affected 1,184 3.6%

990 Don't know/NA 8,184 24.7%

System 2,485 7.5%

PPP_01f Value Count Percent

Position 52

Label Discrimination: Disabling condition

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Has not occurred 20,864 63.0%

2 Occurred-not personally affected 622 1.9%

3 Occurred-personally affected 650 2.0%

990 Don't know/NA 8,509 25.7%

System 2,494 7.5%

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PPP_01g Value Count Percent

Position 53

Label Discrimination: Marital status

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Has not occurred 21,383 64.5%

2 Occurred-not personally affected 289 0.9%

3 Occurred-personally affected 280 0.8%

990 Don't know/NA 8,678 26.2%

System 2,509 7.6%

PPP_01h Value Count Percent

Position 54

Label Discrimination: Political affiliation

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Has not occurred 20,563 62.1%

2 Occurred-not personally affected 797 2.4%

3 Occurred-personally affected 474 1.4%

990 Don't know/NA 8,803 26.6%

System 2,502 7.6%

PPP_01i Value Count Percent

Position 55

Label Discrimination: Sexual orientation

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Has not occurred 21,139 63.8%

2 Occurred-not personally affected 459 1.4%

3 Occurred-personally affected 202 0.6%

990 Don't know/NA 8,825 26.6%

System 2,514 7.6%

PPP_01j Value Count Percent

Position 56

Label Discrimination: Status as a parent or caregiver

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Has not occurred 20,680 62.4%

2 Occurred-not personally affected 819 2.5%

3 Occurred-personally affected 588 1.8%

990 Don't know/NA 8,539 25.8%

System 2,513 7.6%

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PPP_02 Value Count Percent

Position 57

Label Solicited or considered improper employment recommendations

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Has not occurred 19,568 59.0%

2 Occurred-not personally affected 1,170 3.5%

3 Occurred-personally affected 797 2.4%

990 Don't know/NA 8,952 27.0%

System 2,652 8.0%

PPP_03 Value Count Percent

Position 58

Label Pressure for or against a candidate or party for elected office

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Has not occurred 21,667 65.4%

2 Occurred-not personally affected 474 1.4%

3 Occurred-personally affected 271 0.8%

990 Don't know/NA 8,087 24.4%

System 2,640 8.0%

PPP_04 Value Count Percent

Position 59

Label Obstructed a right to compete for employment

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Has not occurred 19,949 60.2%

2 Occurred-not personally affected 1,070 3.2%

3 Occurred-personally affected 952 2.9%

990 Don't know/NA 8,500 25.6%

System 2,668 8.1%

PPP_05 Value Count Percent

Position 60

Label Tried to influence someone to withdraw from competition

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Has not occurred 20,113 60.7%

2 Occurred-not personally affected 708 2.1%

3 Occurred-personally affected 469 1.4%

990 Don't know/NA 9,189 27.7%

System 2,660 8.0%

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PPP_06 Value Count Percent

Position 61

Label Tried to manipulate a recruitment action to improve someone's 

chances

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Has not occurred 18,475 55.8%

2 Occurred-not personally affected 2,004 6.0%

3 Occurred-personally affected 1,158 3.5%

990 Don't know/NA 8,843 26.7%

System 2,659 8.0%

IPP_07 Value Count Percent

Position 62

Label Favoritism in hiring or advancement

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Has not occurred 17,520 52.9%

2 Occurred-not personally affected 2,581 7.8%

3 Occurred-personally affected 937 2.8%

990 Don't know/NA 9,176 27.7%

System 2,925 8.8%

PPP_07 Value Count Percent

Position 63

Label Nepotism

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Has not occurred 19,158 57.8%

2 Occurred-not personally affected 1,076 3.2%

3 Occurred-personally affected 260 0.8%

990 Don't know/NA 9,710 29.3%

System 2,935 8.9%

PPP_10 Value Count Percent

Position 64

Label Discrimination: Off-duty conduct

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Has not occurred 18,734 56.5%

2 Occurred-not personally affected 752 2.3%

3 Occurred-personally affected 383 1.2%

990 Don't know/NA 10,332 31.2%

System 2,938 8.9%

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PPP_11 Value Count Percent

Position 65

Label Violation of veteran rights

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Has not occurred 19,224 58.0%

2 Occurred-not personally affected 385 1.2%

3 Occurred-personally affected 257 0.8%

990 Don't know/NA 10,320 31.1%

System 2,953 8.9%

IPP_11 Value Count Percent

Position 66

Label Improperly favored a veteran

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Has not occurred 18,892 57.0%

2 Occurred-not personally affected 663 2.0%

3 Occurred-personally affected 238 0.7%

990 Don't know/NA 10,369 31.3%

System 2,977 9.0%

PPP_13 Value Count Percent

Position 67

Label Violation of NDA rules

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Has not occurred 19,468 58.7%

2 Occurred-not personally affected 173 0.5%

3 Occurred-personally affected 159 0.5%

990 Don't know/NA 10,391 31.4%

System 2,948 8.9%

PPP_14 Value Count Percent

Position 68

Label Accessed medical records in aid of a PPP

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Has not occurred 18,933 57.1%

2 Occurred-not personally affected 205 0.6%

3 Occurred-personally affected 167 0.5%

990 Don't know/NA 10,866 32.8%

System 2,968 9.0%

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PPP_08 Value Count Percent

Position 69

Label Retaliation for whistleblowing

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Has not occurred 18,411 55.6%

2 Occurred-not personally affected 519 1.6%

3 Occurred-personally affected 468 1.4%

990 Don't know/NA 10,620 32.0%

System 3,121 9.4%

PPP_09a Value Count Percent

Position 70

Label Retaliation for filing an appeal or grievance

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Has not occurred 17,326 52.3%

2 Occurred-not personally affected 1,197 3.6%

3 Occurred-personally affected 654 2.0%

990 Don't know/NA 10,826 32.7%

System 3,136 9.5%

PPP_09d Value Count Percent

Position 71

Label Retaliation for refusal to violate a law, rule, or regulation

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Has not occurred 17,798 53.7%

2 Occurred-not personally affected 449 1.4%

3 Occurred-personally affected 427 1.3%

990 Don't know/NA 11,322 34.2%

System 3,143 9.5%

OPP_01a_01 Value Count Percent

Position 72

Label Race discrimination offender: A coworker.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,218 6.7%

1 Checked 454 1.4%

999 (Not Asked) 30,337 91.5%

System 130 0.4%

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OPP_01a_02 Value Count Percent

Position 73

Label Race discrimination offender: A team leader.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,451 7.4%

1 Checked 221 0.7%

999 (Not Asked) 30,337 91.5%

System 130 0.4%

OPP_01a_03 Value Count Percent

Position 74

Label Race discrimination offender: A first-line supervisor.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,745 5.3%

1 Checked 927 2.8%

999 (Not Asked) 30,337 91.5%

System 130 0.4%

OPP_01a_04 Value Count Percent

Position 75

Label Race discrimination offender: A manager.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,475 4.5%

1 Checked 1,197 3.6%

999 (Not Asked) 30,337 91.5%

System 130 0.4%

OPP_01a_05 Value Count Percent

Position 76

Label Race discrimination offender: An executive.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,736 5.2%

1 Checked 936 2.8%

999 (Not Asked) 30,337 91.5%

System 130 0.4%

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OPP_01a_06 Value Count Percent

Position 77

Label Race discrimination offender: Human Resources.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,359 7.1%

1 Checked 313 0.9%

999 (Not Asked) 30,337 91.5%

System 130 0.4%

OPP_01a_07 Value Count Percent

Position 78

Label Race discrimination offender: (Other)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,532 7.6%

1 Checked 140 0.4%

999 (Not Asked) 30,337 91.5%

System 130 0.4%

OPP_01a_08 Value Count Percent

Position 79

Label Race discrimination offender: (Don't know/NA)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,390 7.2%

1 Checked 282 0.9%

999 (Not Asked) 30,337 91.5%

System 130 0.4%

OPP_01b_01 Value Count Percent

Position 80

Label Religious discrimination offender: A coworker.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 454 1.4%

1 Checked 127 0.4%

999 (Not Asked) 32,524 98.1%

System 34 0.1%

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Position 81

Label Religious discrimination offender: A team leader.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 531 1.6%

1 Checked 50 0.2%

999 (Not Asked) 32,524 98.1%

System 34 0.1%

OPP_01b_03 Value Count Percent

Position 82

Label Religious discrimination offender: A first-line supervisor.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 389 1.2%

1 Checked 192 0.6%

999 (Not Asked) 32,524 98.1%

System 34 0.1%

OPP_01b_04 Value Count Percent

Position 83

Label Religious discrimination offender: A manager.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 387 1.2%

1 Checked 194 0.6%

999 (Not Asked) 32,524 98.1%

System 34 0.1%

OPP_01b_05 Value Count Percent

Position 84

Label Religious discrimination offender: An executive.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 432 1.3%

1 Checked 149 0.4%

999 (Not Asked) 32,524 98.1%

System 34 0.1%

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OPP_01b_06 Value Count Percent

Position 85

Label Religious discrimination offender: Human Resources.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 534 1.6%

1 Checked 47 0.1%

999 (Not Asked) 32,524 98.1%

System 34 0.1%

OPP_01b_07 Value Count Percent

Position 86

Label Religious discrimination offender: (Other)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 534 1.6%

1 Checked 47 0.1%

999 (Not Asked) 32,524 98.1%

System 34 0.1%

OPP_01b_08 Value Count Percent

Position 87

Label Religious discrimination offender: (Don't know/NA)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 467 1.4%

1 Checked 114 0.3%

999 (Not Asked) 32,524 98.1%

System 34 0.1%

OPP_01c_01 Value Count Percent

Position 88

Label Sex discrimination offender: A coworker.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,115 6.4%

1 Checked 366 1.1%

999 (Not Asked) 30,543 92.2%

System 115 0.3%

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OPP_01c_02 Value Count Percent

Position 89

Label Sex discrimination offender: A team leader.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,249 6.8%

1 Checked 232 0.7%

999 (Not Asked) 30,543 92.2%

System 115 0.3%

OPP_01c_03 Value Count Percent

Position 90

Label Sex discrimination offender: A first-line supervisor.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,611 4.9%

1 Checked 870 2.6%

999 (Not Asked) 30,543 92.2%

System 115 0.3%

OPP_01c_04 Value Count Percent

Position 91

Label Sex discrimination offender: A manager.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,449 4.4%

1 Checked 1,032 3.1%

999 (Not Asked) 30,543 92.2%

System 115 0.3%

OPP_01c_05 Value Count Percent

Position 92

Label Sex discrimination offender: An executive.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,628 4.9%

1 Checked 853 2.6%

999 (Not Asked) 30,543 92.2%

System 115 0.3%

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Position 93

Label Sex discrimination offender: Human Resources.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,279 6.9%

1 Checked 202 0.6%

999 (Not Asked) 30,543 92.2%

System 115 0.3%

OPP_01c_07 Value Count Percent

Position 94

Label Sex discrimination offender: (Other)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,366 7.1%

1 Checked 115 0.3%

999 (Not Asked) 30,543 92.2%

System 115 0.3%

OPP_01c_08 Value Count Percent

Position 95

Label Sex discrimination offender: (Don't know/NA)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,196 6.6%

1 Checked 285 0.9%

999 (Not Asked) 30,543 92.2%

System 115 0.3%

OPP_01d_01 Value Count Percent

Position 96

Label National origin discrimination offender: A coworker.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 713 2.2%

1 Checked 183 0.6%

999 (Not Asked) 32,188 97.1%

System 55 0.2%

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Position 97

Label National origin discrimination offender: A team leader.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 782 2.4%

1 Checked 114 0.3%

999 (Not Asked) 32,188 97.1%

System 55 0.2%

OPP_01d_03 Value Count Percent

Position 98

Label National origin discrimination offender: A first-line supervisor.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 579 1.7%

1 Checked 317 1.0%

999 (Not Asked) 32,188 97.1%

System 55 0.2%

OPP_01d_04 Value Count Percent

Position 99

Label National origin discrimination offender: A manager.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 523 1.6%

1 Checked 373 1.1%

999 (Not Asked) 32,188 97.1%

System 55 0.2%

OPP_01d_05 Value Count Percent

Position 100

Label National origin discrimination offender: An executive.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 629 1.9%

1 Checked 267 0.8%

999 (Not Asked) 32,188 97.1%

System 55 0.2%

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Position 101

Label National origin discrimination offender: Human Resources.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 797 2.4%

1 Checked 99 0.3%

999 (Not Asked) 32,188 97.1%

System 55 0.2%

OPP_01d_07 Value Count Percent

Position 102

Label National origin discrimination offender: (Other)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 840 2.5%

1 Checked 56 0.2%

999 (Not Asked) 32,188 97.1%

System 55 0.2%

OPP_01d_08 Value Count Percent

Position 103

Label National origin discrimination offender: (Don't know/NA)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 744 2.2%

1 Checked 152 0.5%

999 (Not Asked) 32,188 97.1%

System 55 0.2%

OPP_01e_01 Value Count Percent

Position 104

Label Age discrimination offender: A coworker.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,825 5.5%

1 Checked 307 0.9%

999 (Not Asked) 30,917 93.3%

System 90 0.3%

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Position 105

Label Age discrimination offender: A team leader.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,947 5.9%

1 Checked 185 0.6%

999 (Not Asked) 30,917 93.3%

System 90 0.3%

OPP_01e_03 Value Count Percent

Position 106

Label Age discrimination offender: A first-line supervisor.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,365 4.1%

1 Checked 767 2.3%

999 (Not Asked) 30,917 93.3%

System 90 0.3%

OPP_01e_04 Value Count Percent

Position 107

Label Age discrimination offender: A manager.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,107 3.3%

1 Checked 1,025 3.1%

999 (Not Asked) 30,917 93.3%

System 90 0.3%

OPP_01e_05 Value Count Percent

Position 108

Label Age discrimination offender: An executive.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,380 4.2%

1 Checked 752 2.3%

999 (Not Asked) 30,917 93.3%

System 90 0.3%

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Position 109

Label Age discrimination offender: Human Resources.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,894 5.7%

1 Checked 238 0.7%

999 (Not Asked) 30,917 93.3%

System 90 0.3%

OPP_01e_07 Value Count Percent

Position 110

Label Age discrimination offender: (Other)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,050 6.2%

1 Checked 82 0.2%

999 (Not Asked) 30,917 93.3%

System 90 0.3%

OPP_01e_08 Value Count Percent

Position 111

Label Age discrimination offender: (Don't know/NA)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,899 5.7%

1 Checked 233 0.7%

999 (Not Asked) 30,917 93.3%

System 90 0.3%

OPP_01f_01 Value Count Percent

Position 112

Label Disabling condition discrimination offender: A coworker.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,066 3.2%

1 Checked 154 0.5%

999 (Not Asked) 31,867 96.2%

System 52 0.2%

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OPP_01f_02 Value Count Percent

Position 113

Label Disabling condition discrimination offender: A team leader.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,098 3.3%

1 Checked 122 0.4%

999 (Not Asked) 31,867 96.2%

System 52 0.2%

OPP_01f_03 Value Count Percent

Position 114

Label Disabling condition discrimination offender: A first-line supervisor.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 668 2.0%

1 Checked 552 1.7%

999 (Not Asked) 31,867 96.2%

System 52 0.2%

OPP_01f_04 Value Count Percent

Position 115

Label Disabling condition discrimination offender: A manager.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 624 1.9%

1 Checked 596 1.8%

999 (Not Asked) 31,867 96.2%

System 52 0.2%

OPP_01f_05 Value Count Percent

Position 116

Label Disabling condition discrimination offender: An executive.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 856 2.6%

1 Checked 364 1.1%

999 (Not Asked) 31,867 96.2%

System 52 0.2%

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OPP_01f_06 Value Count Percent

Position 117

Label Disabling condition discrimination offender: Human Resources.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,063 3.2%

1 Checked 157 0.5%

999 (Not Asked) 31,867 96.2%

System 52 0.2%

OPP_01f_07 Value Count Percent

Position 118

Label Disabling condition discrimination offender: (Other)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,153 3.5%

1 Checked 67 0.2%

999 (Not Asked) 31,867 96.2%

System 52 0.2%

OPP_01f_08 Value Count Percent

Position 119

Label Disabling condition discrimination offender: (Don't know/NA)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,068 3.2%

1 Checked 152 0.5%

999 (Not Asked) 31,867 96.2%

System 52 0.2%

OPP_01g_01 Value Count Percent

Position 120

Label Marital status discrimination offender: A coworker.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 441 1.3%

1 Checked 93 0.3%

999 (Not Asked) 32,570 98.3%

System 35 0.1%

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Position 121

Label Marital status discrimination offender: A team leader.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 469 1.4%

1 Checked 65 0.2%

999 (Not Asked) 32,570 98.3%

System 35 0.1%

OPP_01g_03 Value Count Percent

Position 122

Label Marital status discrimination offender: A first-line supervisor.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 338 1.0%

1 Checked 196 0.6%

999 (Not Asked) 32,570 98.3%

System 35 0.1%

OPP_01g_04 Value Count Percent

Position 123

Label Marital status discrimination offender: A manager.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 309 0.9%

1 Checked 225 0.7%

999 (Not Asked) 32,570 98.3%

System 35 0.1%

OPP_01g_05 Value Count Percent

Position 124

Label Marital status discrimination offender: An executive.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 371 1.1%

1 Checked 163 0.5%

999 (Not Asked) 32,570 98.3%

System 35 0.1%

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Position 125

Label Marital status discrimination offender: Human Resources.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 479 1.4%

1 Checked 55 0.2%

999 (Not Asked) 32,570 98.3%

System 35 0.1%

OPP_01g_07 Value Count Percent

Position 126

Label Marital status discrimination offender: (Other)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 503 1.5%

1 Checked 31 0.1%

999 (Not Asked) 32,570 98.3%

System 35 0.1%

OPP_01g_08 Value Count Percent

Position 127

Label Marital status discrimination offender: (Don't know/NA)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 436 1.3%

1 Checked 98 0.3%

999 (Not Asked) 32,570 98.3%

System 35 0.1%

OPP_01h_01 Value Count Percent

Position 128

Label Political affiliation discrimination offender: A coworker.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 893 2.7%

1 Checked 298 0.9%

999 (Not Asked) 31,868 96.2%

System 80 0.2%

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Position 129

Label Political affiliation discrimination offender: A team leader.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,085 3.3%

1 Checked 106 0.3%

999 (Not Asked) 31,868 96.2%

System 80 0.2%

OPP_01h_03 Value Count Percent

Position 130

Label Political affiliation discrimination offender: A first-line supervisor.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 936 2.8%

1 Checked 255 0.8%

999 (Not Asked) 31,868 96.2%

System 80 0.2%

OPP_01h_04 Value Count Percent

Position 131

Label Political affiliation discrimination offender: A manager.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 900 2.7%

1 Checked 291 0.9%

999 (Not Asked) 31,868 96.2%

System 80 0.2%

OPP_01h_05 Value Count Percent

Position 132

Label Political affiliation discrimination offender: An executive.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 746 2.3%

1 Checked 445 1.3%

999 (Not Asked) 31,868 96.2%

System 80 0.2%

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Position 133

Label Political affiliation discrimination offender: Human Resources.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,128 3.4%

1 Checked 63 0.2%

999 (Not Asked) 31,868 96.2%

System 80 0.2%

OPP_01h_07 Value Count Percent

Position 134

Label Political affiliation discrimination offender: (Other)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,094 3.3%

1 Checked 97 0.3%

999 (Not Asked) 31,868 96.2%

System 80 0.2%

OPP_01h_08 Value Count Percent

Position 135

Label Political affiliation discrimination offender: (Don't know/NA)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 995 3.0%

1 Checked 196 0.6%

999 (Not Asked) 31,868 96.2%

System 80 0.2%

OPP_01i_01 Value Count Percent

Position 136

Label Sexual orientation discrimination offender: A coworker.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 464 1.4%

1 Checked 150 0.5%

999 (Not Asked) 32,478 98.0%

System 47 0.1%

Standard 

Attributes

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Values

Standard 

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Position 137

Label Sexual orientation discrimination offender: A team leader.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 528 1.6%

1 Checked 86 0.3%

999 (Not Asked) 32,478 98.0%

System 47 0.1%

OPP_01i_03 Value Count Percent

Position 138

Label Sexual orientation discrimination offender: A first-line supervisor.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 412 1.2%

1 Checked 202 0.6%

999 (Not Asked) 32,478 98.0%

System 47 0.1%

OPP_01i_04 Value Count Percent

Position 139

Label Sexual orientation discrimination offender: A manager.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 383 1.2%

1 Checked 231 0.7%

999 (Not Asked) 32,478 98.0%

System 47 0.1%

OPP_01i_05 Value Count Percent

Position 140

Label Sexual orientation discrimination offender: An executive.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 424 1.3%

1 Checked 190 0.6%

999 (Not Asked) 32,478 98.0%

System 47 0.1%

Valid 

Values

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Position 141

Label Sexual orientation discrimination offender: Human Resources.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 555 1.7%

1 Checked 59 0.2%

999 (Not Asked) 32,478 98.0%

System 47 0.1%

OPP_01i_07 Value Count Percent

Position 142

Label Sexual orientation discrimination offender: (Other)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 584 1.8%

1 Checked 30 0.1%

999 (Not Asked) 32,478 98.0%

System 47 0.1%

OPP_01i_08 Value Count Percent

Position 143

Label Sexual orientation discrimination offender: (Don't know/NA)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 496 1.5%

1 Checked 118 0.4%

999 (Not Asked) 32,478 98.0%

System 47 0.1%

OPP_01j_01 Value Count Percent

Position 144

Label Parent or caregiver discrimination offender: A coworker.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,171 3.5%

1 Checked 164 0.5%

999 (Not Asked) 31,732 95.8%

System 72 0.2%

Standard 

Attributes

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Values

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Position 145

Label Parent or caregiver discrimination offender: A team leader.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,190 3.6%

1 Checked 145 0.4%

999 (Not Asked) 31,732 95.8%

System 72 0.2%

OPP_01j_03 Value Count Percent

Position 146

Label Parent or caregiver discrimination offender: A first-line supervisor.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 730 2.2%

1 Checked 605 1.8%

999 (Not Asked) 31,732 95.8%

System 72 0.2%

OPP_01j_04 Value Count Percent

Position 147

Label Parent or caregiver discrimination offender: A manager.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 760 2.3%

1 Checked 575 1.7%

999 (Not Asked) 31,732 95.8%

System 72 0.2%

OPP_01j_05 Value Count Percent

Position 148

Label Parent or caregiver discrimination offender: An executive.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 993 3.0%

1 Checked 342 1.0%

999 (Not Asked) 31,732 95.8%

System 72 0.2%

Valid 

Values

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Position 149

Label Parent or caregiver discrimination offender: Human Resources.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,248 3.8%

1 Checked 87 0.3%

999 (Not Asked) 31,732 95.8%

System 72 0.2%

OPP_01j_07 Value Count Percent

Position 150

Label Parent or caregiver discrimination offender: (Other)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,274 3.8%

1 Checked 61 0.2%

999 (Not Asked) 31,732 95.8%

System 72 0.2%

OPP_01j_08 Value Count Percent

Position 151

Label Parent or caregiver discrimination offender: (Don't know/NA)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,174 3.5%

1 Checked 161 0.5%

999 (Not Asked) 31,732 95.8%

System 72 0.2%

OPP_02_01 Value Count Percent

Position 152

Label Improper employment recommendation offender: A coworker.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,739 5.2%

1 Checked 154 0.5%

999 (Not Asked) 31,172 94.1%

System 74 0.2%

Standard 

Attributes

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Position 153

Label Improper employment recommendation offender: A team leader.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,754 5.3%

1 Checked 139 0.4%

999 (Not Asked) 31,172 94.1%

System 74 0.2%

OPP_02_03 Value Count Percent

Position 154

Label Improper employment recommendation offender: A first-line 

supervisor.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,329 4.0%

1 Checked 564 1.7%

999 (Not Asked) 31,172 94.1%

System 74 0.2%

OPP_02_04 Value Count Percent

Position 155

Label Improper employment recommendation offender: A manager.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 950 2.9%

1 Checked 943 2.8%

999 (Not Asked) 31,172 94.1%

System 74 0.2%

OPP_02_05 Value Count Percent

Position 156

Label Improper employment recommendation offender: An executive.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,055 3.2%

1 Checked 838 2.5%

999 (Not Asked) 31,172 94.1%

System 74 0.2%

Standard 

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Position 157

Label Improper employment recommendation offender: Human Resources.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,655 5.0%

1 Checked 238 0.7%

999 (Not Asked) 31,172 94.1%

System 74 0.2%

OPP_02_07 Value Count Percent

Position 158

Label Improper employment recommendation offender: (Other)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,805 5.4%

1 Checked 88 0.3%

999 (Not Asked) 31,172 94.1%

System 74 0.2%

OPP_02_08 Value Count Percent

Position 159

Label Improper employment recommendation offender: (Don't know/NA)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,717 5.2%

1 Checked 176 0.5%

999 (Not Asked) 31,172 94.1%

System 74 0.2%

OPP_03_01 Value Count Percent

Position 160

Label Pressure for political support or opposition offender: A coworker.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 523 1.6%

1 Checked 178 0.5%

999 (Not Asked) 32,394 97.8%

System 44 0.1%

Standard 

Attributes

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Values

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Values

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Position 161

Label Pressure for political support or opposition offender: A team leader.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 617 1.9%

1 Checked 84 0.3%

999 (Not Asked) 32,394 97.8%

System 44 0.1%

OPP_03_03 Value Count Percent

Position 162

Label Pressure for political support or opposition offender: A first-line 

supervisor.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 523 1.6%

1 Checked 178 0.5%

999 (Not Asked) 32,394 97.8%

System 44 0.1%

OPP_03_04 Value Count Percent

Position 163

Label Pressure for political support or opposition offender: A manager.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 477 1.4%

1 Checked 224 0.7%

999 (Not Asked) 32,394 97.8%

System 44 0.1%

OPP_03_05 Value Count Percent

Position 164

Label Pressure for political support or opposition offender: An executive.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 477 1.4%

1 Checked 224 0.7%

999 (Not Asked) 32,394 97.8%

System 44 0.1%

Standard 

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Position 165

Label Pressure for political support or opposition offender: Human 

Resources.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 655 2.0%

1 Checked 46 0.1%

999 (Not Asked) 32,394 97.8%

System 44 0.1%

OPP_03_07 Value Count Percent

Position 166

Label Pressure for political support or opposition offender: (Other)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 648 2.0%

1 Checked 53 0.2%

999 (Not Asked) 32,394 97.8%

System 44 0.1%

OPP_03_08 Value Count Percent

Position 167

Label Pressure for political support or opposition offender: (Don't know/NA)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 577 1.7%

1 Checked 124 0.4%

999 (Not Asked) 32,394 97.8%

System 44 0.1%

OPP_04_01 Value Count Percent

Position 168

Label Obstruction of competition offender: A coworker.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,798 5.4%

1 Checked 154 0.5%

999 (Not Asked) 31,117 93.9%

System 70 0.2%

Valid 

Values

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Position 169

Label Obstruction of competition offender: A team leader.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,811 5.5%

1 Checked 141 0.4%

999 (Not Asked) 31,117 93.9%

System 70 0.2%

OPP_04_03 Value Count Percent

Position 170

Label Obstruction of competition offender: A first-line supervisor.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,256 3.8%

1 Checked 696 2.1%

999 (Not Asked) 31,117 93.9%

System 70 0.2%

OPP_04_04 Value Count Percent

Position 171

Label Obstruction of competition offender: A manager.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 878 2.6%

1 Checked 1,074 3.2%

999 (Not Asked) 31,117 93.9%

System 70 0.2%

OPP_04_05 Value Count Percent

Position 172

Label Obstruction of competition offender: An executive.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,197 3.6%

1 Checked 755 2.3%

999 (Not Asked) 31,117 93.9%

System 70 0.2%

Standard 

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Position 173

Label Obstruction of competition offender: Human Resources.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,665 5.0%

1 Checked 287 0.9%

999 (Not Asked) 31,117 93.9%

System 70 0.2%

OPP_04_07 Value Count Percent

Position 174

Label Obstruction of competition offender: (Other)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,875 5.7%

1 Checked 77 0.2%

999 (Not Asked) 31,117 93.9%

System 70 0.2%

OPP_04_08 Value Count Percent

Position 175

Label Obstruction of competition offender: (Don't know/NA)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,806 5.4%

1 Checked 146 0.4%

999 (Not Asked) 31,117 93.9%

System 70 0.2%

OPP_05_01 Value Count Percent

Position 176

Label Influencing withdrawal from competition offender: A coworker.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,026 3.1%

1 Checked 97 0.3%

999 (Not Asked) 31,962 96.4%

System 54 0.2%

Valid 

Values

Standard 

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Position 177

Label Influencing withdrawal from competition offender: A team leader.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,028 3.1%

1 Checked 95 0.3%

999 (Not Asked) 31,962 96.4%

System 54 0.2%

OPP_05_03 Value Count Percent

Position 178

Label Influencing withdrawal from competition offender: A first-line 

supervisor.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 734 2.2%

1 Checked 389 1.2%

999 (Not Asked) 31,962 96.4%

System 54 0.2%

OPP_05_04 Value Count Percent

Position 179

Label Influencing withdrawal from competition offender: A manager.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 547 1.7%

1 Checked 576 1.7%

999 (Not Asked) 31,962 96.4%

System 54 0.2%

OPP_05_05 Value Count Percent

Position 180

Label Influencing withdrawal from competition offender: An executive.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 714 2.2%

1 Checked 409 1.2%

999 (Not Asked) 31,962 96.4%

System 54 0.2%

Standard 

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Position 181

Label Influencing withdrawal from competition offender: Human Resources.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,002 3.0%

1 Checked 121 0.4%

999 (Not Asked) 31,962 96.4%

System 54 0.2%

OPP_05_07 Value Count Percent

Position 182

Label Influencing withdrawal from competition offender: (Other)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,071 3.2%

1 Checked 52 0.2%

999 (Not Asked) 31,962 96.4%

System 54 0.2%

OPP_05_08 Value Count Percent

Position 183

Label Influencing withdrawal from competition offender: (Don't know/NA)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,007 3.0%

1 Checked 116 0.4%

999 (Not Asked) 31,962 96.4%

System 54 0.2%

OPP_06_01 Value Count Percent

Position 184

Label Manipulation of recruitment offender: A coworker.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,860 8.6%

1 Checked 177 0.5%

999 (Not Asked) 29,977 90.5%

System 125 0.4%

Valid 

Values

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Position 185

Label Manipulation of recruitment offender: A team leader.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,848 8.6%

1 Checked 189 0.6%

999 (Not Asked) 29,977 90.5%

System 125 0.4%

OPP_06_03 Value Count Percent

Position 186

Label Manipulation of recruitment offender: A first-line supervisor.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,068 6.2%

1 Checked 969 2.9%

999 (Not Asked) 29,977 90.5%

System 125 0.4%

OPP_06_04 Value Count Percent

Position 187

Label Manipulation of recruitment offender: A manager.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,404 4.2%

1 Checked 1,633 4.9%

999 (Not Asked) 29,977 90.5%

System 125 0.4%

OPP_06_05 Value Count Percent

Position 188

Label Manipulation of recruitment offender: An executive.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,881 5.7%

1 Checked 1,156 3.5%

999 (Not Asked) 29,977 90.5%

System 125 0.4%

Standard 

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Position 189

Label Manipulation of recruitment offender: Human Resources.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,638 8.0%

1 Checked 399 1.2%

999 (Not Asked) 29,977 90.5%

System 125 0.4%

OPP_06_07 Value Count Percent

Position 190

Label Manipulation of recruitment offender: (Other)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,937 8.9%

1 Checked 100 0.3%

999 (Not Asked) 29,977 90.5%

System 125 0.4%

OPP_06_08 Value Count Percent

Position 191

Label Manipulation of recruitment offender: (Don't know/NA)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,758 8.3%

1 Checked 277 0.8%

999 (Not Asked) 29,977 90.5%

System 127 0.4%

TPP_07_01 Value Count Percent

Position 192

Label Favoritism offender: A coworker.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 3,123 9.4%

1 Checked 297 0.9%

999 (Not Asked) 29,621 89.4%

System 98 0.3%

Standard 

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Position 193

Label Favoritism offender: A team leader.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 3,173 9.6%

1 Checked 247 0.7%

999 (Not Asked) 29,621 89.4%

System 98 0.3%

TPP_07_03 Value Count Percent

Position 194

Label Favoritism offender: A first-line supervisor.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,447 7.4%

1 Checked 973 2.9%

999 (Not Asked) 29,621 89.4%

System 98 0.3%

TPP_07_04 Value Count Percent

Position 195

Label Favoritism offender: A manager.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,788 5.4%

1 Checked 1,632 4.9%

999 (Not Asked) 29,621 89.4%

System 98 0.3%

TPP_07_05 Value Count Percent

Position 196

Label Favoritism offender: An executive.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,011 6.1%

1 Checked 1,409 4.3%

999 (Not Asked) 29,621 89.4%

System 98 0.3%

Standard 

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Position 197

Label Favoritism offender: Human Resources.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 3,165 9.6%

1 Checked 255 0.8%

999 (Not Asked) 29,621 89.4%

System 98 0.3%

TPP_07_07 Value Count Percent

Position 198

Label Favoritism offender: (Other)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 3,286 9.9%

1 Checked 134 0.4%

999 (Not Asked) 29,621 89.4%

System 98 0.3%

TPP_07_08 Value Count Percent

Position 199

Label Favoritism offender: (Don't know/NA)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 3,119 9.4%

1 Checked 301 0.9%

999 (Not Asked) 29,621 89.4%

System 98 0.3%

OPP_07_01 Value Count Percent

Position 200

Label Nepotism offender: A coworker.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,105 3.3%

1 Checked 178 0.5%

999 (Not Asked) 31,803 96.0%

System 53 0.2%

Standard 

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Position 201

Label Nepotism offender: A team leader.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,151 3.5%

1 Checked 132 0.4%

999 (Not Asked) 31,803 96.0%

System 53 0.2%

OPP_07_03 Value Count Percent

Position 202

Label Nepotism offender: A first-line supervisor.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 889 2.7%

1 Checked 394 1.2%

999 (Not Asked) 31,803 96.0%

System 53 0.2%

OPP_07_04 Value Count Percent

Position 203

Label Nepotism offender: A manager.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 650 2.0%

1 Checked 633 1.9%

999 (Not Asked) 31,803 96.0%

System 53 0.2%

OPP_07_05 Value Count Percent

Position 204

Label Nepotism offender: An executive.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 825 2.5%

1 Checked 458 1.4%

999 (Not Asked) 31,803 96.0%

System 53 0.2%

Valid 

Values

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Position 205

Label Nepotism offender: Human Resources.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,129 3.4%

1 Checked 154 0.5%

999 (Not Asked) 31,803 96.0%

System 53 0.2%

OPP_07_07 Value Count Percent

Position 206

Label Nepotism offender: (Other)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,234 3.7%

1 Checked 49 0.1%

999 (Not Asked) 31,803 96.0%

System 53 0.2%

OPP_07_08 Value Count Percent

Position 207

Label Nepotism offender: (Don't know/NA)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,141 3.4%

1 Checked 142 0.4%

999 (Not Asked) 31,803 96.0%

System 53 0.2%

OPP_10_01 Value Count Percent

Position 208

Label Off-duty conduct discrimination offender: A coworker.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 948 2.9%

1 Checked 144 0.4%

999 (Not Asked) 32,004 96.6%

System 43 0.1%

Standard 

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Position 209

Label Off-duty conduct discrimination offender: A team leader.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 990 3.0%

1 Checked 102 0.3%

999 (Not Asked) 32,004 96.6%

System 43 0.1%

OPP_10_03 Value Count Percent

Position 210

Label Off-duty conduct discrimination offender: A first-line supervisor.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 717 2.2%

1 Checked 375 1.1%

999 (Not Asked) 32,004 96.6%

System 43 0.1%

OPP_10_04 Value Count Percent

Position 211

Label Off-duty conduct discrimination offender: A manager.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 579 1.7%

1 Checked 513 1.5%

999 (Not Asked) 32,004 96.6%

System 43 0.1%

OPP_10_05 Value Count Percent

Position 212

Label Off-duty conduct discrimination offender: An executive.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 687 2.1%

1 Checked 405 1.2%

999 (Not Asked) 32,004 96.6%

System 43 0.1%

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OPP_10_06 Value Count Percent

Position 213

Label Off-duty conduct discrimination offender: Human Resources.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 986 3.0%

1 Checked 106 0.3%

999 (Not Asked) 32,004 96.6%

System 43 0.1%

OPP_10_07 Value Count Percent

Position 214

Label Off-duty conduct discrimination offender: (Other)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,046 3.2%

1 Checked 46 0.1%

999 (Not Asked) 32,004 96.6%

System 43 0.1%

OPP_10_08 Value Count Percent

Position 215

Label Off-duty conduct discrimination offender: (Don't know/NA)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 932 2.8%

1 Checked 160 0.5%

999 (Not Asked) 32,004 96.6%

System 43 0.1%

OPP_11_01 Value Count Percent

Position 216

Label Violation of veteran rights offender: A coworker.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 572 1.7%

1 Checked 44 0.1%

999 (Not Asked) 32,497 98.1%

System 26 0.1%

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OPP_11_02 Value Count Percent

Position 217

Label Violation of veteran rights offender: A team leader.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 568 1.7%

1 Checked 48 0.1%

999 (Not Asked) 32,497 98.1%

System 26 0.1%

OPP_11_03 Value Count Percent

Position 218

Label Violation of veteran rights offender: A first-line supervisor.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 415 1.3%

1 Checked 201 0.6%

999 (Not Asked) 32,497 98.1%

System 26 0.1%

OPP_11_04 Value Count Percent

Position 219

Label Violation of veteran rights offender: A manager.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 298 0.9%

1 Checked 318 1.0%

999 (Not Asked) 32,497 98.1%

System 26 0.1%

OPP_11_05 Value Count Percent

Position 220

Label Violation of veteran rights offender: An executive.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 386 1.2%

1 Checked 230 0.7%

999 (Not Asked) 32,497 98.1%

System 26 0.1%

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Position 221

Label Violation of veteran rights offender: Human Resources.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 463 1.4%

1 Checked 153 0.5%

999 (Not Asked) 32,497 98.1%

System 26 0.1%

OPP_11_07 Value Count Percent

Position 222

Label Violation of veteran rights offender: (Other)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 590 1.8%

1 Checked 26 0.1%

999 (Not Asked) 32,497 98.1%

System 26 0.1%

OPP_11_08 Value Count Percent

Position 223

Label Violation of veteran rights offender: (Don't know/NA)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 514 1.6%

1 Checked 102 0.3%

999 (Not Asked) 32,497 98.1%

System 26 0.1%

TPP_11_01 Value Count Percent

Position 224

Label Improperly favoring a veteran offender: A coworker.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 813 2.5%

1 Checked 60 0.2%

999 (Not Asked) 32,238 97.3%

System 28 0.1%

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Position 225

Label Improperly favoring a veteran offender: A team leader.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 815 2.5%

1 Checked 58 0.2%

999 (Not Asked) 32,238 97.3%

System 28 0.1%

TPP_11_03 Value Count Percent

Position 226

Label Improperly favoring a veteran offender: A first-line supervisor.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 622 1.9%

1 Checked 251 0.8%

999 (Not Asked) 32,238 97.3%

System 28 0.1%

TPP_11_04 Value Count Percent

Position 227

Label Improperly favoring a veteran offender: A manager.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 501 1.5%

1 Checked 372 1.1%

999 (Not Asked) 32,238 97.3%

System 28 0.1%

TPP_11_05 Value Count Percent

Position 228

Label Improperly favoring a veteran offender: An executive.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 602 1.8%

1 Checked 271 0.8%

999 (Not Asked) 32,238 97.3%

System 28 0.1%

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Position 229

Label Improperly favoring a veteran offender: Human Resources.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 697 2.1%

1 Checked 176 0.5%

999 (Not Asked) 32,238 97.3%

System 28 0.1%

TPP_11_07 Value Count Percent

Position 230

Label Improperly favoring a veteran offender: (Other)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 823 2.5%

1 Checked 50 0.2%

999 (Not Asked) 32,238 97.3%

System 28 0.1%

TPP_11_08 Value Count Percent

Position 231

Label Improperly favoring a veteran offender: (Don't know/NA)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 745 2.2%

1 Checked 128 0.4%

999 (Not Asked) 32,238 97.3%

System 28 0.1%

OPP_13_01 Value Count Percent

Position 232

Label Violation of NDA rules offender: A coworker.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 291 0.9%

1 Checked 28 0.1%

999 (Not Asked) 32,807 99.0%

System 13 0.0%

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Position 233

Label Violation of NDA rules offender: A team leader.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 291 0.9%

1 Checked 28 0.1%

999 (Not Asked) 32,807 99.0%

System 13 0.0%

OPP_13_03 Value Count Percent

Position 234

Label Violation of NDA rules offender: A first-line supervisor.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 231 0.7%

1 Checked 88 0.3%

999 (Not Asked) 32,807 99.0%

System 13 0.0%

OPP_13_04 Value Count Percent

Position 235

Label Violation of NDA rules offender: A manager.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 166 0.5%

1 Checked 153 0.5%

999 (Not Asked) 32,807 99.0%

System 13 0.0%

OPP_13_05 Value Count Percent

Position 236

Label Violation of NDA rules offender: An executive.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 181 0.5%

1 Checked 138 0.4%

999 (Not Asked) 32,807 99.0%

System 13 0.0%

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Position 237

Label Violation of NDA rules offender: Human Resources.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 258 0.8%

1 Checked 61 0.2%

999 (Not Asked) 32,807 99.0%

System 13 0.0%

OPP_13_07 Value Count Percent

Position 238

Label Violation of NDA rules offender: (Other)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 292 0.9%

1 Checked 27 0.1%

999 (Not Asked) 32,807 99.0%

System 13 0.0%

OPP_13_08 Value Count Percent

Position 239

Label Violation of NDA rules offender: (Don't know/NA)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 275 0.8%

1 Checked 44 0.1%

999 (Not Asked) 32,807 99.0%

System 13 0.0%

OPP_14_01 Value Count Percent

Position 240

Label Accessing medical records offender: A coworker.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 314 0.9%

1 Checked 42 0.1%

999 (Not Asked) 32,767 98.9%

System 16 0.0%

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Position 241

Label Accessing medical records offender: A team leader.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 325 1.0%

1 Checked 31 0.1%

999 (Not Asked) 32,767 98.9%

System 16 0.0%

OPP_14_03 Value Count Percent

Position 242

Label Accessing medical records offender: A first-line supervisor.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 195 0.6%

1 Checked 161 0.5%

999 (Not Asked) 32,767 98.9%

System 16 0.0%

OPP_14_04 Value Count Percent

Position 243

Label Accessing medical records offender: A manager.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 194 0.6%

1 Checked 162 0.5%

999 (Not Asked) 32,767 98.9%

System 16 0.0%

OPP_14_05 Value Count Percent

Position 244

Label Accessing medical records offender: An executive.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 251 0.8%

1 Checked 105 0.3%

999 (Not Asked) 32,767 98.9%

System 16 0.0%

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Position 245

Label Accessing medical records offender: Human Resources.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 282 0.9%

1 Checked 74 0.2%

999 (Not Asked) 32,767 98.9%

System 16 0.0%

OPP_14_07 Value Count Percent

Position 246

Label Accessing medical records offender: (Other)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 326 1.0%

1 Checked 30 0.1%

999 (Not Asked) 32,767 98.9%

System 16 0.0%

OPP_14_08 Value Count Percent

Position 247

Label Accessing medical records offender: (Don't know/NA)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 314 0.9%

1 Checked 42 0.1%

999 (Not Asked) 32,767 98.9%

System 16 0.0%

OPP_08_01 Value Count Percent

Position 248

Label Whistleblower retaliation offender: A coworker.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 853 2.6%

1 Checked 110 0.3%

999 (Not Asked) 32,152 97.0%

System 24 0.1%

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Position 249

Label Whistleblower retaliation offender: A team leader.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 876 2.6%

1 Checked 87 0.3%

999 (Not Asked) 32,152 97.0%

System 24 0.1%

OPP_08_03 Value Count Percent

Position 250

Label Whistleblower retaliation offender: A first-line supervisor.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 590 1.8%

1 Checked 373 1.1%

999 (Not Asked) 32,152 97.0%

System 24 0.1%

OPP_08_04 Value Count Percent

Position 251

Label Whistleblower retaliation offender: A manager.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 453 1.4%

1 Checked 510 1.5%

999 (Not Asked) 32,152 97.0%

System 24 0.1%

OPP_08_05 Value Count Percent

Position 252

Label Whistleblower retaliation offender: An executive.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 508 1.5%

1 Checked 455 1.4%

999 (Not Asked) 32,152 97.0%

System 24 0.1%

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Position 253

Label Whistleblower retaliation offender: Human Resources.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 846 2.6%

1 Checked 117 0.4%

999 (Not Asked) 32,152 97.0%

System 24 0.1%

OPP_08_07 Value Count Percent

Position 254

Label Whistleblower retaliation offender: (Other)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 912 2.8%

1 Checked 51 0.2%

999 (Not Asked) 32,152 97.0%

System 24 0.1%

OPP_08_08 Value Count Percent

Position 255

Label Whistleblower retaliation offender: (Don't know/NA)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 875 2.6%

1 Checked 90 0.3%

999 (Not Asked) 32,152 97.0%

System 22 0.1%

OPP_09a_01 Value Count Percent

Position 256

Label Retaliation for appeal or grievance offender: A coworker.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,600 4.8%

1 Checked 208 0.6%

999 (Not Asked) 31,288 94.4%

System 43 0.1%

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OPP_09a_02 Value Count Percent

Position 257

Label Retaliation for appeal or grievance offender: A team leader.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,671 5.0%

1 Checked 137 0.4%

999 (Not Asked) 31,288 94.4%

System 43 0.1%

OPP_09a_03 Value Count Percent

Position 258

Label Retaliation for appeal or grievance offender: A first-line supervisor.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,053 3.2%

1 Checked 755 2.3%

999 (Not Asked) 31,288 94.4%

System 43 0.1%

OPP_09a_04 Value Count Percent

Position 259

Label Retaliation for appeal or grievance offender: A manager.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 895 2.7%

1 Checked 913 2.8%

999 (Not Asked) 31,288 94.4%

System 43 0.1%

OPP_09a_05 Value Count Percent

Position 260

Label Retaliation for appeal or grievance offender: An executive.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,193 3.6%

1 Checked 615 1.9%

999 (Not Asked) 31,288 94.4%

System 43 0.1%

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Position 261

Label Retaliation for appeal or grievance offender: Human Resources.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,612 4.9%

1 Checked 196 0.6%

999 (Not Asked) 31,288 94.4%

System 43 0.1%

OPP_09a_07 Value Count Percent

Position 262

Label Retaliation for appeal or grievance offender: (Other)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,727 5.2%

1 Checked 81 0.2%

999 (Not Asked) 31,288 94.4%

System 43 0.1%

OPP_09a_08 Value Count Percent

Position 263

Label Retaliation for appeal or grievance offender: (Don't know/NA)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,592 4.8%

1 Checked 216 0.7%

999 (Not Asked) 31,288 94.4%

System 43 0.1%

OPP_09d_01 Value Count Percent

Position 264

Label Retaliation for refusal to violate a law, rule, or reg: A coworker.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 779 2.4%

1 Checked 72 0.2%

999 (Not Asked) 32,263 97.4%

System 25 0.1%

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Position 265

Label Retaliation for refusal to violate a law, rule, or reg: A team leader.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 789 2.4%

1 Checked 62 0.2%

999 (Not Asked) 32,263 97.4%

System 25 0.1%

OPP_09d_03 Value Count Percent

Position 266

Label Retaliation for refusal to violate a law, rule, or reg: A first-line 

supervisor.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 527 1.6%

1 Checked 324 1.0%

999 (Not Asked) 32,263 97.4%

System 25 0.1%

OPP_09d_04 Value Count Percent

Position 267

Label Retaliation for refusal to violate a law, rule, or reg: A manager.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 433 1.3%

1 Checked 418 1.3%

999 (Not Asked) 32,263 97.4%

System 25 0.1%

OPP_09d_05 Value Count Percent

Position 268

Label Retaliation for refusal to violate a law, rule, or reg: An executive.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 474 1.4%

1 Checked 377 1.1%

999 (Not Asked) 32,263 97.4%

System 25 0.1%

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OPP_09d_06 Value Count Percent

Position 269

Label Retaliation for refusal to violate a law, rule, or reg: Human Resources.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 757 2.3%

1 Checked 94 0.3%

999 (Not Asked) 32,263 97.4%

System 25 0.1%

OPP_09d_07 Value Count Percent

Position 270

Label Retaliation for refusal to violate a law, rule, or reg: (Other)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 801 2.4%

1 Checked 50 0.2%

999 (Not Asked) 32,263 97.4%

System 25 0.1%

OPP_09d_08 Value Count Percent

Position 271

Label Retaliation for refusal to violate a law, rule, or reg: (Don't know/NA)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 764 2.3%

1 Checked 87 0.3%

999 (Not Asked) 32,263 97.4%

System 25 0.1%

NDA_01 Value Count Percent

Position 272

Label Asked to enter non disclosure agreement (NDA)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 24,407 73.7%

1 1,965 5.9%

991 3,604 10.9%

System 3,163 9.5%

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NDA_02 Value Count Percent

Position 273

Label NDA stated: No alteration of right to blow the whistle

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 659 2.0%

1 525 1.6%

991 773 2.3%

999 31,174 94.1%

System 8 0.0%

NDA_03 Value Count Percent

Position 274

Label NDA stated: No alteration of whistleblower protections

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 658 2.0%

1 511 1.5%

991 785 2.4%

999 31,174 94.1%

System 11 0.0%

NDP_01 Value Count Percent

Position 275

Label Informed of non disclosure policy (NDP)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 19,025 57.4%

1 2,342 7.1%

991 8,431 25.4%

System 3,341 10.1%

NDP_02 Value Count Percent

Position 276

Label Communication of NDP stated: No alteration of right to blow the whistle

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 518 1.6%

1 1,189 3.6%

991 629 1.9%

999 30,797 92.9%

System 6 0.0%

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NDP_03 Value Count Percent

Position 277

Label Communication of NDP stated: No alteration of whistleblower 

protections

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 490 1.5%

1 1,204 3.6%

991 637 1.9%

999 30,797 92.9%

System 11 0.0%

SH_01 Value Count Percent

Position 278

Label My agency takes sufficient steps to prevent sexual harassment.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 413 1.2%

2 Disagree 889 2.7%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 3,650 11.0%

4 Agree 11,111 33.5%

5 Strongly Agree 12,145 36.6%

990 (DK/NA) 1,737 5.2%

System 3,194 9.6%

SH_02 Value Count Percent

Position 279

Label My agency has a policy prohibiting sexual harassment.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 No 81 0.2%

1 Yes 28,618 86.4%

990 (DK/NA) 1,240 3.7%

991 (Don't recall) 0 0.0%

System 3,200 9.7%

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SH_03a Value Count Percent

Position 280

Label I am familiar with the contents of my agency's policy regarding sexual 

harassment.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 78 0.2%

2 Disagree 506 1.5%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 1,287 3.9%

4 Agree 13,046 39.4%

5 Strongly Agree 13,326 40.2%

990 (DK/NA) 294 0.9%

System 4,602 13.9%

SH_03b Value Count Percent

Position 281

Label My agency's policy clearly communicates how employees should act to 

prevent and respond to sexual harassment.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 75 0.2%

2 Disagree 360 1.1%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 1,583 4.8%

4 Agree 12,536 37.8%

5 Strongly Agree 13,214 39.9%

990 (DK/NA) 767 2.3%

System 4,604 13.9%

SH_03c Value Count Percent

Position 282

Label This policy is effective in preventing and addressing sexual 

harassment.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 335 1.0%

2 Disagree 897 2.7%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 3,940 11.9%

4 Agree 10,308 31.1%

5 Strongly Agree 9,900 29.9%

990 (DK/NA) 3,147 9.5%

System 4,612 13.9%

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SH_03d Value Count Percent

Position 283

Label My agency holds employees accountable for the requirements of this 

policy.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 481 1.5%

2 Disagree 852 2.6%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 3,065 9.2%

4 Agree 9,531 28.8%

5 Strongly Agree 10,344 31.2%

990 (DK/NA) 4,255 12.8%

System 4,611 13.9%

SH_04 Value Count Percent

Position 284

Label Within the past 2 years, have you received training that is focused 

specifically on preventing sexual harassment?

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 No 3,923 11.8%

1 Yes 23,053 69.6%

990 (DK/NA) 2,850 8.6%

991 (Don't recall) 0 0.0%

System 3,313 10.0%

SH_05a Value Count Percent

Position 285

Label Format: Written materials

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 15,156 45.7%

1 Checked 7,874 23.8%

999 (Not Asked) 10,086 30.4%

System 23 0.1%

SH_05b Value Count Percent

Position 286

Label Format: Online delivery of recorded materials

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,965 8.9%

1 Checked 20,065 60.5%

999 (Not Asked) 10,086 30.4%

System 23 0.1%

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SH_05c Value Count Percent

Position 287

Label Format: Interactive webinars or video-teleconferences

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 18,046 54.5%

1 Checked 4,984 15.0%

999 (Not Asked) 10,086 30.4%

System 23 0.1%

SH_05d Value Count Percent

Position 288

Label Format: In-person training

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 18,088 54.6%

1 Checked 4,942 14.9%

999 (Not Asked) 10,086 30.4%

System 23 0.1%

SH_05e Value Count Percent

Position 289

Label Format: (Other)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 22,854 69.0%

1 Checked 176 0.5%

999 (Not Asked) 10,086 30.4%

System 23 0.1%

SH_06 Value Count Percent

Position 290

Label Length of sexual harassment prevention training

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Less than 15 minutes 310 0.9%

2 15 to 59 minutes 12,332 37.2%

3 1 to 3 hours 7,862 23.7%

4 4 to 8 hours 635 1.9%

5 More than 8 hours 150 0.5%

990 Don't Know/NA 1,730 5.2%

999 10,086 30.4%

System 34 0.1%

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SH_07a Value Count Percent

Position 291

Label This training clearly communicates how to prevent and respond to 

sexual harassment.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 48 0.1%

2 Disagree 197 0.6%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 1,228 3.7%

4 Agree 10,775 32.5%

5 Strongly Agree 10,603 32.0%

990 (DK/NA) 157 0.5%

999 (Not Asked) 10,086 30.4%

System 45 0.1%

SH_07b Value Count Percent

Position 292

Label This training is effective in preventing and addressing sexual 

harassment.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 322 1.0%

2 Disagree 782 2.4%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 3,482 10.5%

4 Agree 8,403 25.4%

5 Strongly Agree 8,036 24.2%

990 (DK/NA) 1,963 5.9%

999 (Not Asked) 10,086 30.4%

System 65 0.2%

SH_08 Value Count Percent

Position 293

Label I am familiar with the formal complaint channels that are available to 

people who have experienced sexual harassment.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 306 0.9%

2 Disagree 1,525 4.6%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 2,676 8.1%

4 Agree 13,896 41.9%

5 Strongly Agree 10,322 31.1%

990 (DK/NA) 1,035 3.1%

System 3,379 10.2%

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SH_09 Value Count Percent

Position 294

Label If I filed an action charging sexual harassment, I am confident that it 

would be resolved in a fair and just manner by my agency.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 1,078 3.3%

2 Disagree 1,759 5.3%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 5,370 16.2%

4 Agree 10,034 30.3%

5 Strongly Agree 8,131 24.5%

990 (DK/NA) 3,374 10.2%

System 3,393 10.2%

SH_10 Value Count Percent

Position 295

Label If a supervisor or manager in my organization was found to have 

committed sexual harassment, management would take appropriate 

action against that person.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 1,035 3.1%

2 Disagree 1,421 4.3%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 4,294 13.0%

4 Agree 10,304 31.1%

5 Strongly Agree 8,998 27.2%

990 (DK/NA) 3,674 11.1%

System 3,413 10.3%

SH_11 Value Count Percent

Position 296

Label My work colleagues would stand up for someone who was 

experiencing sexual harassment.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 374 1.1%

2 Disagree 872 2.6%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 3,122 9.4%

4 Agree 12,028 36.3%

5 Strongly Agree 10,823 32.7%

990 (DK/NA) 2,473 7.5%

System 3,447 10.4%

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SH_12 Value Count Percent

Position 297

Label I would feel comfortable speaking up if I observed sexual harassment.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 438 1.3%

2 Disagree 1,099 3.3%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 2,289 6.9%

4 Agree 12,278 37.1%

5 Strongly Agree 12,879 38.9%

990 (DK/NA) 698 2.1%

System 3,458 10.4%

SH_13 Value Count Percent

Position 298

Label My agency tolerates comments and actions of a sexual nature that I 

view as inappropriate in the workplace.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 10,064 30.4%

2 Disagree 9,512 28.7%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 3,639 11.0%

4 Agree 2,192 6.6%

5 Strongly Agree 2,116 6.4%

990 (DK/NA) 2,159 6.5%

System 3,457 10.4%

SH_14a Value Count Percent

Position 299

Label Experienced: Unwelcome communications

Type Numeric

Format F1

1 Never 28,921 87.3%

2 Once 281 0.8%

3 More than once 351 1.1%

Missing 

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System 3,586 10.8%

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SH_14b Value Count Percent

Position 300

Label Experienced: Unwelcome invasion of personal space

Type Numeric

Format F1

1 Never 28,105 84.8%

2 Once 642 1.9%

3 More than once 795 2.4%

Missing 

Values

System 3,597 10.9%

SH_14c Value Count Percent

Position 301

Label Experienced: Unwelcome sexually suggestive remarks or looks

Type Numeric

Format F1

1 Never 28,813 86.9%

2 Once 281 0.8%

3 More than once 447 1.3%

Missing 

Values

System 3,598 10.9%

SH_14d Value Count Percent

Position 302

Label Experienced: Pressure for sexual favors

Type Numeric

Format F1

1 Never 29,435 88.8%

2 Once 46 0.1%

3 More than once 58 0.2%

Missing 

Values

System 3,600 10.9%

SH_14e Value Count Percent

Position 303

Label Experienced: Pressure for dates

Type Numeric

Format F1

1 Never 29,246 88.3%

2 Once 107 0.3%

3 More than once 116 0.4%

Missing 

Values

System 3,670 11.1%

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SH_14f Value Count Percent

Position 304

Label Experienced: Unwelcome sexual teasing

Type Numeric

Format F1

1 Never 28,289 85.4%

2 Once 520 1.6%

3 More than once 674 2.0%

Missing 

Values

System 3,656 11.0%

SH_14g Value Count Percent

Position 305

Label Experienced: Unwelcome exposure to sexually-oriented material

Type Numeric

Format F1

1 Never 29,249 88.3%

2 Once 152 0.5%

3 More than once 123 0.4%

Missing 

Values

System 3,615 10.9%

SH_14h Value Count Percent

Position 306

Label Experienced: Unwelcome exposure to sexually-oriented conversations

Type Numeric

Format F1

1 Never 28,645 86.4%

2 Once 363 1.1%

3 More than once 520 1.6%

Missing 

Values

System 3,611 10.9%

SH_14i Value Count Percent

Position 307

Label Experienced: Offer of preferential treatment in return for sexual favors

Type Numeric

Format F1

1 Never 29,424 88.8%

2 Once 38 0.1%

3 More than once 56 0.2%

Missing 

Values

System 3,621 10.9%

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SH_14j Value Count Percent

Position 308

Label Experienced: Use of derogatory or unprofessional language related to 

gender

Type Numeric

Format F1

1 Never 28,133 84.9%

2 Once 536 1.6%

3 More than once 857 2.6%

Missing 

Values

System 3,613 10.9%

SH_14k Value Count Percent

Position 309

Label Experienced: Stalking (unwanted intrusion into your personal life)

Type Numeric

Format F1

1 Never 29,207 88.1%

2 Once 123 0.4%

3 More than once 201 0.6%

Missing 

Values

System 3,608 10.9%

SH_14l Value Count Percent

Position 310

Label Experienced: Rape or sexual assault

Type Numeric

Format F1

1 Never 29,454 88.9%

2 Once 34 0.1%

3 More than once 37 0.1%

Missing 

Values

System 3,614 10.9%

SH_15a Value Count Percent

Position 311

Label Action: I avoided the person(s)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 877 2.6%

1 Checked 2,052 6.2%

999 (Not Asked) 30,063 90.7%

System 147 0.4%

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SH_15b Value Count Percent

Position 312

Label Action: I asked/told the person(s) to stop

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,346 4.1%

1 Checked 1,570 4.7%

999 (Not Asked) 30,063 90.7%

System 160 0.5%

SH_15c Value Count Percent

Position 313

Label Action: I threatened to tell or told others

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,099 6.3%

1 Checked 756 2.3%

999 (Not Asked) 30,063 90.7%

System 221 0.7%

SH_15d Value Count Percent

Position 314

Label Action: I used an informal conflict resolution process

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,636 8.0%

1 Checked 216 0.7%

999 (Not Asked) 30,063 90.7%

System 224 0.7%

SH_15e Value Count Percent

Position 315

Label Action: I reported the behavior to a supervisor or manager

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,994 6.0%

1 Checked 887 2.7%

999 (Not Asked) 30,063 90.7%

System 195 0.6%

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SH_15f Value Count Percent

Position 316

Label Action: I contacted an EEO counselor

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,583 7.8%

1 Checked 270 0.8%

999 (Not Asked) 30,063 90.7%

System 223 0.7%

SH_15g Value Count Percent

Position 317

Label Action: I filed a formal complaint

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,630 7.9%

1 Checked 221 0.7%

999 (Not Asked) 30,063 90.7%

System 225 0.7%

SH_15h Value Count Percent

Position 318

Label Action: I made of joke of the behavior

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,514 7.6%

1 Checked 344 1.0%

999 (Not Asked) 30,063 90.7%

System 218 0.7%

SH_15i Value Count Percent

Position 319

Label Action: I went along with the behavior

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,563 7.7%

1 Checked 291 0.9%

999 (Not Asked) 30,063 90.7%

System 222 0.7%

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SH_15j Value Count Percent

Position 320

Label Action: I changed jobs/locations

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,594 7.8%

1 Checked 262 0.8%

999 (Not Asked) 30,063 90.7%

System 220 0.7%

SH_15k Value Count Percent

Position 321

Label Action: I began teleworking more frequently

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,538 7.7%

1 Checked 309 0.9%

999 (Not Asked) 30,063 90.7%

System 229 0.7%

SH_15l Value Count Percent

Position 322

Label Action: I ignored the behavior or did nothing

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,782 5.4%

1 Checked 1,109 3.3%

999 (Not Asked) 30,063 90.7%

System 185 0.6%

SH_15m Value Count Percent

Position 323

Label Action: (Other)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 453 1.4%

1 Checked 315 1.0%

999 (Not Asked) 30,063 90.7%

System 2,308 7.0%

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SH_16a Value Count Percent

Position 324

Label Effect of: I avoided the person(s)

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Better 1,139 3.4%

2 No difference 655 2.0%

3 Worse 102 0.3%

990 Don't Know/NA 146 0.4%

999 (Not Asked) 31,087 93.8%

System 10 0.0%

SH_16b Value Count Percent

Position 325

Label Effect of: I asked/told the person(s) to stop

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Better 880 2.7%

2 No difference 465 1.4%

3 Worse 118 0.4%

990 Don't Know/NA 102 0.3%

999 (Not Asked) 31,569 95.3%

System 5 0.0%

SH_16c Value Count Percent

Position 326

Label Effect of: I threatened to tell or told others

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Better 305 0.9%

2 No difference 285 0.9%

3 Worse 94 0.3%

990 Don't Know/NA 66 0.2%

999 (Not Asked) 32,383 97.7%

System 6 0.0%

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SH_16d Value Count Percent

Position 327

Label Effect of: I used an informal conflict resolution process

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Better 63 0.2%

2 No difference 78 0.2%

3 Worse 46 0.1%

990 Don't Know/NA 25 0.1%

999 (Not Asked) 32,923 99.3%

System 4 0.0%

SH_16e Value Count Percent

Position 328

Label Effect of: I reported the behavior to a supervisor or manager

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Better 338 1.0%

2 No difference 338 1.0%

3 Worse 140 0.4%

990 Don't Know/NA 66 0.2%

999 (Not Asked) 32,252 97.3%

System 5 0.0%

SH_16f Value Count Percent

Position 329

Label Effect of: I contacted an EEO counselor

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Better 74 0.2%

2 No difference 93 0.3%

3 Worse 75 0.2%

990 Don't Know/NA 24 0.1%

999 (Not Asked) 32,869 99.2%

System 4 0.0%

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SH_16g Value Count Percent

Position 330

Label Effect of: I filed a formal complaint

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Better 54 0.2%

2 No difference 66 0.2%

3 Worse 76 0.2%

990 Don't Know/NA 19 0.1%

999 (Not Asked) 32,918 99.3%

System 6 0.0%

SH_16h Value Count Percent

Position 331

Label Effect of: I made of joke of the behavior

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Better 119 0.4%

2 No difference 159 0.5%

3 Worse 23 0.1%

990 Don't Know/NA 39 0.1%

999 (Not Asked) 32,795 99.0%

System 4 0.0%

SH_16i Value Count Percent

Position 332

Label Effect of: I went along with the behavior

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Better 26 0.1%

2 No difference 183 0.6%

3 Worse 43 0.1%

990 Don't Know/NA 36 0.1%

999 (Not Asked) 32,848 99.1%

System 3 0.0%

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SH_16j Value Count Percent

Position 333

Label Effect of: I changed jobs/locations

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Better 193 0.6%

2 No difference 33 0.1%

3 Worse 12 0.0%

990 Don't Know/NA 21 0.1%

999 (Not Asked) 32,877 99.2%

System 3 0.0%

SH_16k Value Count Percent

Position 334

Label Effect of: I began teleworking more frequently

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Better 212 0.6%

2 No difference 52 0.2%

3 Worse 16 0.0%

990 Don't Know/NA 25 0.1%

999 (Not Asked) 32,830 99.1%

System 4 0.0%

SH_16l Value Count Percent

Position 335

Label Effect of: I ignored the behavior or did nothing

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Better 266 0.8%

2 No difference 620 1.9%

3 Worse 57 0.2%

990 Don't Know/NA 160 0.5%

999 (Not Asked) 32,030 96.7%

System 6 0.0%

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SH_16m Value Count Percent

Position 336

Label Effect of: (Other)

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Better 166 0.5%

2 No difference 64 0.2%

3 Worse 32 0.1%

990 Don't Know/NA 32 0.1%

999 (Not Asked) 32,824 99.0%

System 21 0.1%

SH_17a Value Count Percent

Position 337

Label Reason: I did not think the incident was serious enough

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,059 3.2%

1 Checked 1,551 4.7%

999 (Not Asked) 30,509 92.1%

System 20 0.1%

SH_17b Value Count Percent

Position 338

Label Reason: The behavior stopped

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,642 5.0%

1 Checked 968 2.9%

999 (Not Asked) 30,509 92.1%

System 20 0.1%

SH_17c Value Count Percent

Position 339

Label Reason: Management intervened

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,375 7.2%

1 Checked 235 0.7%

999 (Not Asked) 30,509 92.1%

System 20 0.1%

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SH_17d Value Count Percent

Position 340

Label Reason: I changed jobs

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,491 7.5%

1 Checked 119 0.4%

999 (Not Asked) 30,509 92.1%

System 20 0.1%

SH_17e Value Count Percent

Position 341

Label Reason: I did not know how to file a complaint

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,451 7.4%

1 Checked 159 0.5%

999 (Not Asked) 30,509 92.1%

System 20 0.1%

SH_17f Value Count Percent

Position 342

Label Reason: I had concerns about the formal complaint process

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,101 6.3%

1 Checked 509 1.5%

999 (Not Asked) 30,509 92.1%

System 20 0.1%

SH_17g Value Count Percent

Position 343

Label Reason: It could negatively affect my career

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,747 5.3%

1 Checked 863 2.6%

999 (Not Asked) 30,509 92.1%

System 20 0.1%

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SH_17h Value Count Percent

Position 344

Label Reason: I was concerned about how my peers would treat me

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,062 6.2%

1 Checked 548 1.7%

999 (Not Asked) 30,509 92.1%

System 20 0.1%

SH_17i Value Count Percent

Position 345

Label Reason: I did not think the outcome would be worth the effort.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 1,489 4.5%

1 Checked 1,121 3.4%

999 (Not Asked) 30,509 92.1%

System 20 0.1%

SH_17j Value Count Percent

Position 346

Label Reason: I intend to file a grievance or a formal complaint but I have not 

done so yet.

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,584 7.8%

1 Checked 26 0.1%

999 (Not Asked) 30,509 92.1%

System 20 0.1%

SH_17k Value Count Percent

Position 347

Label Reason: (Other)

Type Numeric

Format F3

0 Not checked 2,241 6.8%

1 Checked 369 1.1%

999 (Not Asked) 30,509 92.1%

System 20 0.1%

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DEM_01R Value Count Percent

Position 348

Label Length of service (LOS) category [recoded for release]

Type Numeric

Format F1

1 Less than 4 years 3,972 12.0%

2 4 to 11 years 7,543 22.8%

3 12 to 19 years 7,548 22.8%

4 20 to 27 years 4,317 13.0%

5 More than 28 years 6,074 18.3%

Missing 

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System 3,685 11.1%

DEM_02R Value Count Percent

Position 349

Label Salary category [recoded for release]

Type Numeric

Format F1

1 Less than $74,999 6,398 19.3%

3 $75,000-$99,999 5,806 17.5%

4 $100,000-$149,999 10,144 30.6%

5 $150,000 or more 6,908 20.8%

Missing 

Values

System 3,883 11.7%

DEM_03 Value Count Percent

Position 350

Label Supervisor status

Type Numeric

Format F1

1 Non-supervisor 17,350 52.4%

2 Team leader 3,767 11.4%

3 Supervisor 3,784 11.4%

4 Manager 1,837 5.5%

5 Executive 2,797 8.4%

Missing 

Values

System 3,604 10.9%

DEM_04R Value Count Percent

Position 351

Label Eligibility to retire [recoded for release]

Type Numeric

Format F1

0 Not currently eligible 22,511 67.9%

1 Currently eligible 5,853 17.7%

Missing 

Values

System 4,775 14.4%

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DEM_05a Value Count Percent

Position 352

Label Plan: continue in your current job and role at the same level of 

responsibility

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 2,239 6.8%

2 Disagree 3,279 9.9%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 3,677 11.1%

4 Agree 9,999 30.2%

5 Strongly Agree 8,641 26.1%

990 (DK/NA) 1,550 4.7%

System 3,754 11.3%

DEM_05b Value Count Percent

Position 353

Label Plan: take on new challenges, assignments, or roles in your current 

job.

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 1,066 3.2%

2 Disagree 1,563 4.7%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 3,677 11.1%

4 Agree 11,585 35.0%

5 Strongly Agree 10,083 30.4%

990 (DK/NA) 1,414 4.3%

System 3,751 11.3%

DEM_05c Value Count Percent

Position 354

Label Plan: take on higher-level technical responsibilities

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 1,188 3.6%

2 Disagree 2,904 8.8%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 5,968 18.0%

4 Agree 9,549 28.8%

5 Strongly Agree 7,787 23.5%

990 (DK/NA) 1,941 5.9%

System 3,802 11.5%

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DEM_05d Value Count Percent

Position 355

Label Plan: take on supervisory or managerial responsibilities

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 2,894 8.7%

2 Disagree 5,497 16.6%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 7,012 21.2%

4 Agree 5,779 17.4%

5 Strongly Agree 5,332 16.1%

990 (DK/NA) 2,808 8.5%

System 3,817 11.5%

DEM_05e Value Count Percent

Position 356

Label Plan: reduce your work hours or responsibilities

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 8,456 25.5%

2 Disagree 12,269 37.0%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 5,160 15.6%

4 Agree 1,265 3.8%

5 Strongly Agree 721 2.2%

990 (DK/NA) 1,449 4.4%

System 3,819 11.5%

DEM_05f Value Count Percent

Position 357

Label Plan: move to a different occupation or line of work

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 7,740 23.4%

2 Disagree 9,631 29.1%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 5,652 17.1%

4 Agree 2,437 7.4%

5 Strongly Agree 1,640 4.9%

990 (DK/NA) 2,239 6.8%

System 3,800 11.5%

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DEM_05g Value Count Percent

Position 358

Label Plan: move to a different organization or agency

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 7,498 22.6%

2 Disagree 8,646 26.1%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 6,444 19.4%

4 Agree 2,537 7.7%

5 Strongly Agree 1,761 5.3%

990 (DK/NA) 2,476 7.5%

System 3,777 11.4%

DEM_05h Value Count Percent

Position 359

Label Plan: resign from the Federal Government

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 13,556 40.9%

2 Disagree 10,080 30.4%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 2,997 9.0%

4 Agree 497 1.5%

5 Strongly Agree 431 1.3%

990 (DK/NA) 1,741 5.3%

System 3,837 11.6%

DEM_05i Value Count Percent

Position 360

Label Plan: retire from the Federal Government

Type Numeric

Format F3

1 Strongly Disagree 11,981 36.2%

2 Disagree 8,374 25.3%

3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 3,169 9.6%

4 Agree 1,702 5.1%

5 Strongly Agree 2,045 6.2%

990 (DK/NA) 2,091 6.3%

System 3,777 11.4%

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DEM_ERI Value Count Percent

Position 361

Label Ethnicity and race [recoded for release]

Type Numeric

Format F1

0 Non-minority 17,621 53.2%

1 Minority 9,636 29.1%

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System 5,882 17.7%

DEM_10R Value Count Percent

Position 362

Label Gender [recoded for release]

Type Numeric

Format F1

1 Female 12,427 37.5%

2 Male 14,857 44.8%

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System 5,855 17.7%

DEM_14 Value Count Percent

Position 363

Label Work group gender composition

Type Numeric

Format F1

1 Substantially more males than females 7,662 23.1%

2 Slightly more males than females 4,525 13.7%

3 About the same number of males and females 8,198 24.7%

4 Slightly more females than males 4,158 12.5%

5 Substantially more females than males 4,558 13.8%

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System 4,038 12.2%

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DEM_15R Value Count Percent

Position 364

Label Age group [recoded for release]

Type Numeric

Format F1

1 39 yrs or less 5,125 15.5%

4 40 yrs or more 23,735 71.6%

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System 4,279 12.9%

DEM_16R Value Count Percent

Position 365

Label Education level [recoded for release]

Type Numeric

Format F1

1 HS/equivalent or less 3,360 10.1%

3 AA or BA/BS degree 12,696 38.3%

5 Master's, professional, or doctoral degree 12,998 39.2%

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System 4,085 12.3%

DEM_18 Value Count Percent

Position 366

Label Telework days/week (pre-pandemic)

Type Numeric

Format F1

1 1 day/week 3,779 11.4%

2 2 days/week 1,355 4.1%

3 3 days/week 2,999 9.0%

4 4 days/week 922 2.8%

5 5 days/week 2,599 7.8%

6 No regular telework 8,890 26.8%

7 No telework (ineligible) 6,321 19.1%

8 No telework (choice) 2,374 7.2%

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System 3,900 11.8%

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