MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD

2014 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS 

Percent 

Positive

Strongly 

Agree Agree

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree Disagree

Strongly 

Disagree

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not 

Know/ No 

Basis to 

Judge

N 24 60 17 15 8 124 NA

% 68.33 18.69 49.64 12.99 11.86 6.82 100.00 

N 28 62 18 12 4 124 NA

% 72.42 23.25 49.17 14.10 9.84 3.64 100.00 

N 20 35 26 28 14 123 NA

% 45.28 16.66 28.62 20.93 21.93 11.86 100.00 

N 37 60 13 7 6 123 NA

% 78.75 29.63 49.11 10.40 5.53 5.33 100.00 

N 51 57 7 6 2 123 NA

% 87.57 41.69 45.88 5.48 5.26 1.69 100.00 

N 32 67 8 10 4 121 NA

% 82.31 26.64 55.67 6.50 7.87 3.32 100.00 

N 83 36 2 0 3 124 NA

% 95.96 66.90 29.06 1.65 0.00 2.39 100.00 

N 61 49 12 1 1 124 NA

% 88.35 49.54 38.81 9.92 0.96 0.77 100.00 

N 12 40 10 34 28 124 0

% 42.63 9.92 32.71 7.75 27.43 22.19 100.00 

N 9 45 17 22 29 122 0

% 44.71 7.24 37.47 13.89 17.99 23.40 100.00 

N 21 51 20 16 12 120 0

% 59.44 17.16 42.28 16.66 13.27 10.63 100.00 

N 51 60 6 3 4 124 0

% 89.26 40.81 48.45 4.80 2.63 3.31 100.00 

Survey Administration Period: May 6, 2014 to June 13, 2014 Sample or Census: Census

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. Number of surveys completed: 124

* AES prescribed items Number of surveys administered: 180

** Unweighted count of responses excluding 'Do Not Know' and 'No Basis to Judge' Response Rate: 68.9%

My talents are used well in the workplace.

I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my 

organization.

I have enough information to do my job well.

I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing 

things.

I know what is expected of me on the job.

When needed I am willing to put in the extra effort to get a job 

done.

I am constantly looking for ways to do my job better.

I have sufficient resources (for example, people, materials, budget) to 

get my job done.

My workload is reasonable.

 

My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment.

*12.

6.

7.

8.

9.

*10.

*11.

I like the kind of work I do.

I know how my work relates to the agency's goals and 

priorities.

*1.

2.

3.

*4.

*5.
MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD

2014 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS 

Percent 

Positive

Strongly 

Agree Agree

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree Disagree

Strongly 

Disagree

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not 

Know/ No 

Basis to 

Judge

N 65 44 9 3 1 122 0

% 89.58 53.55 36.03 7.22 2.41 0.78 100.00 

N 54 52 11 5 1 123 0

% 86.04 43.28 42.77 9.00 4.15 0.80 100.00 

N 40 54 12 12 3 121 2

% 77.50 32.29 45.22 9.90 9.86 2.74 100.00 

N 42 62 13 2 0 119 2

% 86.94 34.96 51.98 11.32 1.74 0.00 100.00 

N 26 26 30 13 23 118 6

% 43.61 21.67 21.94 25.84 10.77 19.78 100.00 

N 15 47 27 20 14 123 1

% 50.30 11.74 38.57 21.81 16.35 11.53 100.00 

N 36 55 12 11 7 121 3

% 74.35 28.81 45.54 10.22 9.45 5.97 100.00 

N 33 62 16 10 2 123 NA

% 76.99 26.78 50.21 13.27 8.01 1.72 100.00 

N 23 57 13 16 11 120 4

% 66.51 19.29 47.22 10.77 12.93 9.80 100.00 

N 20 39 27 13 19 118 5

% 49.15 16.42 32.73 22.79 11.00 17.06 100.00 

N 8 26 35 18 15 102 20

% 32.49 7.46 25.03 34.45 17.11 15.95 100.00 

N 12 31 32 21 20 116 7

% 36.47 9.82 26.65 28.31 17.23 17.98 100.00 

Survey Administration Period: May 6, 2014 to June 13, 2014 Sample or Census: Census

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. Number of surveys completed: 124

* AES prescribed items Number of surveys administered: 180

** Unweighted count of responses excluding 'Do Not Know' and 'No Basis to Judge' Response Rate: 68.9%

My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my 

performance.

*24. In my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in a 

meaningful way.

*19. In my most recent performance appraisal, I understood what I had to 

do to be rated at different performance levels (for example, Fully 

Successful, Outstanding).

*20. The people I work with cooperate to get the job done.

*21. My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills.

 

*22. Promotions in my work unit are based on merit.

*23. In my work unit, steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who 

cannot or will not improve.

16. I am held accountable for achieving results.

17. I can disclose a suspected violation of any law, rule or regulation 

without fear of reprisal.

*18. My training needs are assessed.

*13. The work I do is important.

*14. Physical conditions (for example, noise level, temperature, lighting, 

cleanliness in the workplace) allow employees to perform their jobs 

well.

*15.
MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD

2014 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS 

Percent 

Positive

Strongly 

Agree Agree

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree Disagree

Strongly 

Disagree

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not 

Know/ No 

Basis to 

Judge

N 19 37 28 13 19 116 8

% 47.28 15.85 31.43 24.91 10.90 16.91 100.00 

N 47 60 6 7 4 124 0

% 86.15 38.06 48.10 4.98 5.36 3.51 100.00 

N 18 40 39 12 9 118 6

% 49.42 14.90 34.52 32.68 9.62 8.28 100.00 

Percent 

Positive

Very 

Good Good Fair Poor

Very 

Poor

Item 

Response 

Total

Do Not 

Know/ No 

Basis to 

Judge

N 71 37 12 3 1 124 NA

% 86.86 57.34 29.52 9.65 2.50 0.99 100.00 

Percent 

Positive

Strongly 

Agree Agree

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree Disagree

Strongly 

Disagree

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not 

Know/ No 

Basis to 

Judge

N 36 57 15 7 4 119 3

% 78.23 29.83 48.41 12.57 5.47 3.73 100.00 

N 16 38 29 18 16 117 5

% 46.46 13.13 33.33 24.57 14.98 14.00 100.00 

N 17 46 26 17 12 118 2

% 53.52 13.89 39.63 21.94 13.87 10.67 100.00 

N 15 22 41 19 20 117 2

% 31.60 12.59 19.00 35.52 15.31 17.57 100.00 

N 8 27 28 24 24 111 10

% 31.74 6.88 24.86 25.71 20.55 22.01 100.00 

Survey Administration Period: May 6, 2014 to June 13, 2014 Sample or Census: Census

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. Number of surveys completed: 124

* AES prescribed items Number of surveys administered: 180

** Unweighted count of responses excluding 'Do Not Know' and 'No Basis to Judge' Response Rate: 68.9%

Awards in my work unit depend on how well employees perform their 

jobs.

26. Employees in my work unit share job knowledge with each 

other.

27. The skill level in my work unit has improved in the past year.

 

 

*32. Creativity and innovation are rewarded.

*33. Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs.

*29. The workforce has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to 

accomplish organizational goals.

*30. Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to 

work processes.

31. Employees are recognized for providing high quality products and 

services.

28. How would you rate the overall quality of work done by your work 

unit?

 

25.
MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD

2014 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS 

Percent 

Positive

Strongly 

Agree Agree

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree Disagree

Strongly 

Disagree

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not 

Know/ No 

Basis to 

Judge

N 30 48 23 7 11 119 3

% 64.72 25.03 39.69 19.41 6.22 9.64 100.00 

N 28 55 20 6 9 118 1

% 70.39 23.69 46.70 16.61 5.16 7.84 100.00 

N 27 69 12 7 6 121 1

% 79.69 22.77 56.92 9.42 5.60 5.30 100.00 

N 25 38 17 12 22 114 5

% 54.40 20.81 33.59 14.68 10.97 19.95 100.00 

N 30 40 18 9 15 112 10

% 61.57 26.30 35.26 16.69 7.91 13.83 100.00 

N 31 65 12 8 3 119 4

% 80.40 25.58 54.83 10.52 6.52 2.56 100.00 

N 33 45 26 9 10 123 NA

% 62.86 26.96 35.90 21.35 7.35 8.45 100.00 

N 15 31 35 17 17 115 7

% 40.40 13.22 27.17 30.37 15.05 14.19 100.00 

N 54 46 10 4 7 121 2

% 82.21 43.51 38.70 8.15 3.22 6.41 100.00 

N 33 37 23 16 11 120 3

% 58.19 26.88 31.31 19.09 13.06 9.65 100.00 

N 29 39 25 14 12 119 3

% 56.53 23.74 32.78 21.52 11.32 10.63 100.00 

Survey Administration Period: May 6, 2014 to June 13, 2014 Sample or Census: Census

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. Number of surveys completed: 124

* AES prescribed items Number of surveys administered: 180

** Unweighted count of responses excluding 'Do Not Know' and 'No Basis to Judge' Response Rate: 68.9%

*36. My organization has prepared employees for potential security 

threats.

 

34. Policies and programs promote diversity in the workplace (for 

example, recruiting minorities and women, training in awareness of 

diversity issues, mentoring).

*35. Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the 

job.

37. Arbitrary action, personal favoritism and coercion for partisan political 

purposes are not tolerated.

38. Prohibited Personnel Practices (for example, illegally discriminating 

for or against any employee/applicant, obstructing a person's right to 

compete for employment, knowingly violating veterans' preference 

requirements) are not tolerated.

39. My agency is successful at accomplishing its mission.

43. My supervisor provides me with opportunities to demonstrate my 

leadership skills.

*44. Discussions with my supervisor about my performance are 

worthwhile.

40. I recommend my organization as a good place to work.

41. I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a 

better place to work.

*42. My supervisor supports my need to balance work and other life 

issues.
MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD

2014 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS 

Percent 

Positive

Strongly 

Agree Agree

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree Disagree

Strongly 

Disagree

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not 

Know/ No 

Basis to 

Judge

N 34 39 26 4 8 111 9

% 64.82 29.29 35.52 23.86 3.48 7.84 100.00 

N 28 44 23 13 10 118 3

% 60.76 23.01 37.74 19.57 10.74 8.93 100.00 

N 30 46 27 5 13 121 2

% 62.16 24.23 37.93 22.46 4.06 11.32 100.00 

N 41 57 10 10 5 123 NA

% 79.47 32.10 47.37 7.90 8.33 4.30 100.00 

N 55 50 7 5 6 123 NA

% 85.01 43.38 41.63 5.62 4.43 4.94 100.00 

N 42 52 12 12 4 122 NA

% 76.41 33.46 42.95 9.97 10.10 3.52 100.00 

N 44 32 18 18 10 122 NA

% 61.49 34.69 26.80 14.96 15.09 8.46 100.00 

Percent 

Positive

Very 

Good Good Fair Poor

Very 

Poor

Item 

Response 

Total

Do Not 

Know/ No 

Basis to 

Judge

N 51 33 21 11 7 123 NA

% 68.27 40.63 27.64 16.74 8.66 6.34 100.00 

Survey Administration Period: May 6, 2014 to June 13, 2014 Sample or Census: Census

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. Number of surveys completed: 124

* AES prescribed items Number of surveys administered: 180

** Unweighted count of responses excluding 'Do Not Know' and 'No Basis to Judge' Response Rate: 68.9%

*47. Supervisors in my work unit support employee development.

 

45. My supervisor is committed to a workforce representative of all 

segments of society.

46. My supervisor provides me with constructive suggestions to improve 

my job performance.

48. My supervisor listens to what I have to say.

49. My supervisor treats me with respect.

50. In the last six months, my supervisor has talked with me about my 

performance.

*51. I have trust and confidence in my supervisor.

 

*52. Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate 

supervisor?
MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD

2014 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS 

Percent 

Positive

Strongly 

Agree Agree

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree Disagree

Strongly 

Disagree

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not 

Know/ No 

Basis to 

Judge

N 12 22 36 26 23 119 3

% 28.72 10.13 18.59 30.42 21.87 18.99 100.00 

N 12 39 28 14 16 109 14

% 46.53 10.85 35.68 26.11 12.94 14.42 100.00 

N 21 48 26 7 10 112 8

% 61.10 18.50 42.60 23.81 5.67 9.41 100.00 

N 17 43 32 18 10 120 2

% 49.45 13.66 35.79 27.20 14.96 8.39 100.00 

N 20 44 28 17 7 116 7

% 54.92 16.47 38.44 23.94 15.10 6.05 100.00 

N 14 32 38 20 10 114 8

% 40.50 11.69 28.81 33.92 16.93 8.64 100.00 

N 16 35 32 22 9 114 7

% 44.76 13.46 31.31 28.50 19.00 7.74 100.00 

Percent 

Positive

Very 

Good Good Fair Poor

Very 

Poor

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not 

Know/ No 

Basis to 

Judge

N 21 36 35 7 12 111 11

% 51.44 18.95 32.49 31.11 5.93 11.52 100.00 

Percent 

Positive

Strongly 

Agree Agree

Neither 

Agree nor 

Disagree Disagree

Strongly 

Disagree

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not 

Know/ No 

Basis to 

Judge

N 15 35 38 16 16 120 1

% 42.57 12.61 29.96 30.93 13.54 12.96 100.00 

Survey Administration Period: May 6, 2014 to June 13, 2014 Sample or Census: Census

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. Number of surveys completed: 124

* AES prescribed items Number of surveys administered: 180

** Unweighted count of responses excluding 'Do Not Know' and 'No Basis to Judge' Response Rate: 68.9%

*55. Supervisors work well with employees of different backgrounds.

 

*53. In my organization, senior leaders generate high levels of motivation 

and commitment in the workforce.

54. My organization's senior leaders maintain high standards of honesty 

and integrity.

59. Managers support collaboration across work units to accomplish work 

objectives.

 

*61. I have a high level of respect for my organization's senior 

leaders.

 

60. Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by the manager 

directly above your immediate supervisor?

58. Managers promote communication among different work units (for 

example, about projects, goals, needed resources).

*57. Managers review and evaluate the organization's progress toward 

meeting its goals and objectives.

*56. Managers communicate the goals and priorities of the organization.
MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD

2014 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS 

Percent 

Positive

Strongly 

Agree Agree

Neither Agree 

nor Disagree Disagree

Strongly 

Disagree

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not Know/ 

No Basis to 

Judge

N 26 49 30 7 3 115 8

% 64.80 21.92 42.87 26.02 6.50 2.68 100.00 

Percent 

Positive

Very 

Satisfied Satisfied

Neither 

Satisfied nor 

Dissatisfied Dissatisfied

Very 

Dissatisfied

Item 

Response 

Total

Do Not Know/ 

No Basis to 

Judge

N 16 47 22 27 11 123 NA

% 51.36 12.37 38.99 18.18 21.17 9.29 100.00 

N 15 45 23 29 11 123 NA

% 48.48 11.86 36.61 19.06 23.31 9.16 100.00 

N 16 44 35 17 11 123 NA

% 48.67 12.45 36.22 27.85 14.16 9.32 100.00 

N 10 34 33 24 20 121 NA

% 36.47 8.14 28.33 27.37 19.40 16.77 100.00 

N 10 24 48 18 22 122 NA

% 27.43 7.84 19.60 39.65 14.48 18.44 100.00 

N 12 54 27 18 12 123 NA

% 53.49 9.17 44.32 22.08 14.18 10.26 100.00 

N 27 53 23 15 5 123 NA

% 65.30 21.60 43.70 18.81 11.81 4.07 100.00 

N 16 62 17 23 5 123 NA

% 62.79 12.83 49.96 13.82 19.12 4.27 100.00 

N 18 54 19 23 9 123 NA

% 59.08 14.41 44.67 14.82 18.66 7.44 100.00 

Survey Administration Period: May 6, 2014 to June 13, 2014 Sample or Census: Census

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. Number of surveys completed: 124

* AES prescribed items Number of surveys administered: 180

** Unweighted count of responses excluding 'Do Not Know' and 'No Basis to Judge' Response Rate: 68.9%

 

62. Senior leaders demonstrate support for Work/Life 

programs.

*63. How satisfied are you with your involvement in 

decisions that affect your work?

*67. How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a 

better job in your organization?

 

*68. How satisfied are you with the training you receive for 

your present job?

*64. How satisfied are you with the information you receive 

from management on what's going on in your 

organization?

*65. How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive 

for doing a good job?

*66. How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of 

your senior leaders?

*69. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your 

job?

*70. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your 

pay?

71. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your 

organization?
MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD

2014 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS 

72. N %

97 80.01

15 11.97

7 5.47

3 2.55

122 100.00

73. N %

16 13.34

47 38.35

11 8.75

18 15.35

8 6.89

1 0.84

8 6.61

12 9.87

121 100.00

74. N %

59 47.95

56 47.33

6 4.72

121 100.00

Survey Administration Period: May 6, 2014 to June 13, 2014 Sample or Census: Census

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. Number of surveys completed: 124

Number of surveys administered: 180

Response Rate: 68.9%

Not sure if I was notified of my telework eligibility.

Total

Please select the response below that BEST describes your current teleworking situation.

I telework 3 or more days per week.

I do not telework because I choose not to telework.

I telework 1 or 2 days per week.

I telework, but no more than 1 or 2 days per month.

I telework very infrequently, on an unscheduled or short-term basis.

I do not telework because I have to be physically present on the job (e.g., Law 

Enforcement Officers, Park Rangers, Security Personnel).

I do not telework because I have technical issues (e.g., connectivity, inadequate 

equipment) that prevent me from teleworking.

I do not telework because I did not receive approval to do so, even though I have the 

kind of job where I can telework.

Have you been notified whether or not you are eligible to telework? 

Yes, I was notified that I was eligible to telework.

Yes, I was notified that I was not eligible to telework.

No, I was not notified of my telework eligibility.

Not available to me

Total

Total

Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Alternative Work Schedules (AWS)

Yes

No
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2014 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS 

75.

N %

23 19.02

78 63.15

22 17.83

123 100.00

76. N %

14 11.52

105 87.70

1 0.79

120 100.00

77.

N %

3 2.35

89 73.65

30 23.99

122 100.00

78. N %

3 2.36

90 74.36

29 23.28

122 100.00

Survey Administration Period: May 6, 2014 to June 13, 2014 Sample or Census: Census

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. Number of surveys completed: 124

Number of surveys administered: 180

Response Rate: 68.9%

Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Elder Care Programs (for example, support groups, speakers)

Yes

No

Not available to me

Total

Yes

Total

Yes

No

Not available to me

Total

Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Child Care Programs (for example, daycare, parenting classes, parenting support 

groups)

No

Not available to me

Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Total

Do you participate in the following Work/Life programs? Health and Wellness Programs (for example, exercise, medical screening, quit 

smoking programs)

Yes

No

Not available to me
MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD

2014 FEDERAL EMPLOYEE VIEWPOINT SURVEY RESULTS 

Percent 

Positive

Very 

Satisfied Satisfied

Neither 

Satisfied nor 

Dissatisfied Dissatisfied

Very 

Dissatisfied

Item 

Response 

Total**

Do Not Know/ 

No Basis to 

Judge

N 42 33 9 7 0 91 3

% 82.19 46.32 35.86 9.76 8.06 0.00 100.00 

N 32 20 4 0 0 56 4

% 92.95 56.44 36.51 7.05 0.00 0.00 100.00 

N 4 14 1 0 0 19 4

% 94.74 21.45 73.29 5.26 0.00 0.00 100.00 

N 0 8 2 0 0 10 6

% 80.53 0.00 80.53 19.47 0.00 0.00 100.00 

N 0 2 2 0 0 4 0

% 50.21 0.00 50.21 49.79 0.00 0.00 100.00 

N 0 2 2 0 0 4 0

% 48.18 0.00 48.18 51.82 0.00 0.00 100.00 

Survey Administration Period: May 6, 2014 to June 13, 2014 Sample or Census: Census

The work/life satisfaction results only include employees who indicated that they participated in the program. Number of surveys completed: 124

Percentages are weighted to represent the Agency's population. Number of surveys administered: 180

** Unweighted count of responses excluding 'Do Not Know' and 'No Basis to Judge' Response Rate: 68.9%

81. How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life 

programs in your agency? Health and Wellness 

Programs (for example, exercise, medical screening, 

quit smoking programs)

 

79. How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life 

programs in your agency? Telework

80. How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life 

programs in your agency? Alternative Work Schedules 

(AWS)

82. How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life 

programs in your agency? Employee Assistance 

Program (EAP)

83. How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life 

programs in your agency? Child Care Programs (for 

example, daycare, parenting classes, parenting support 

groups)

84. How satisfied are you with the following Work/Life 

programs in your agency? Elder Care Programs (for 

example, support groups, speakers)