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Questions used in the Survey 

Sixteen standard questions and five additional data about the responder are gathered in the State Employee Survey.

 

The Respondent is asked to rate the statements from 1 to 5 where:

 

    1 = Almost Never or Never
    2 = Seldom
    3 = Occasionally
    4 = Usually
    5 = Almost Always or Always

 

 

Questions
  1. I have the opportunity to give input on decisions affecting my work.
  2. I receive the information I need to do my job effectively.
  3. I know how my work contributes to the goals of my agency.
  4. I know what is expected of me at work.
  5. I have opportunities at work to learn and grow.
  6. I have the tools and resources I need to do my job effectively.
  7. My supervisor treats me with dignity and respect.
  8. My supervisor gives me ongoing feedback that helps me improve my performance.
  9. I receive recognition for a job well done.
  10. My performance evaluation provides me with meaningful information about my performance.
  11. My supervisor holds me and my co-workers accountable for performance.
  12. I know how my agency measures its success.
  13. My agency consistently demonstrates support for a diverse workforce.
  14. I receive clear information about changes being made within the agency.  (New in 2011)
  15. I am encouraged to come up with better ways of doing things.  (New in 2011) 
  16. In general, I'm satisfied with my job.  (New in 2011)

 

 

Additional Data Gathered 
  1. In what area of the state do you work the majority of the time?
  2. Are you a supervisor?
  3. What is your gender? (New September 2009)
  4. What age group are you in? (New September 2009)
  5. What Agency do you work for?

 

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