EMPLOYEE ATTITUDE SURVEY

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS BY CHECKING THE APPROPRIATE RESPONSE.

1. As far as I Y~Ow now, I plan to be working at the University next year.

Yes

No

2. I am satisfied with the amount of job security I have.

Yes

No

3. I am satisfied with the respect I receive from the people I work with.

Yes

No

4. I have confidence and trust in my colleagues.

Yes

No

5. In general, I like working here.

Yes

No

6. What happens to this department is really important to me.

Yes

No

7. I work hard on my job.

Yes

No

8. The work I do is important to my department.

Yes

No

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 9. My work is generally interesting.

Yes

No

10. r understand the performance appraisal system being used in my department.

Yes

No

II. My supervisor and r agree on what good job performance means.

Yes

No

12. My performance is carefully evaluated by my supervisor.

Yes

No

13. The standards used to evaluate my performance are fair and objective.

Yes

No

ON THOSE QUESTIONS WHICH HAVE A SEVEN POINT SCALE, PLEASE

CIRCLE THE NUMBER WHICH BEST REPRESENTS YOUR RESPONSE.

14. How often do you receive feedback from your supervisor that helps you to
improve your job performance?

1 2 345 6 7
(Never) (Sometimes) (Always)

15. How.often would you like to receive feedback from your supervisor that helps
you to improve your job performance?

1 2 345 6 7
(Never) (Sometimes) (Always)

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16. When was the last time you received a formal job performance appraisal?

Within the past year

Within the past two years

Never had a formal job performance appraisal

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IF YOU HAVE NEVER RECEIVED A FORMAL JOB PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL, SKIP TO ITEM II,..

17. In your opinion, how much did your last performance appraisal help you to

A. Assess your strengths and weaknesses in performing your work

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(Not Helpful) (Somewhat Helpful) (Very Helpful)

B. Establish a plan for further development

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(Not Helpful) (Somewhat Helpful) (Very Helpful)

Co Improve your performance

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(Not Helpful) (Somewhat Helpful) (Very Helpful)

18. In your opinion, was your last performance appraisal used to determine your
salary increase?

Yes

No

190 In my department, high standards of performance are demanded by my supervisor.

Yes

No

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20. How do you rate the effectiveness of your supervisor?

1 2 345 6 7
(Not Effective) (Somewhat Effective) (Very Effective)

21. How satisfied are you with your supervisor?

1 2 345 6 7
(Not Effective) (Somewhat Effective) (Very Effective)

22. Supervisors are removed from their positions when they perform poorly.

1 2 345 6 7
(Never) (Sometimes) (Always)

23. This department could be improved if I had another supervisor.

Yes

No

24. Based upon your observations, how important is each of the following in
selecting supervisors in your department?

A. Technical and professional qualifications

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(Not Important) (Somewhat Important) (Very Important)

B. Ability to manage people and resources

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(Not Important) (Somewhat Important) (Very Important)

C. Personal favoritism

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(Not Important) (Somewhat Important) (Very Important)

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25. My supervisor takes the time to help workers improve their performance.

1 2 345 6 7
(Never) (Sometimes) (Always)

26. My supervisor and I jointly set my performance objectives.

1 2 345 6 7
(Never) (Sometimes) (Always)

27. My supervisor helps me solve work-related problemso

1 2 345 6 7
(Never) (Sometimes) (Always)

28. My supervisor is flexible enough to make changes when necessary.

Yes

No

29. I feel that my supervisor is competent.

Yes

No

30. My supervisor encourages me to express my ideas and opinions about

important aspects of my job.

Yes

No

31. My job duties are clearly defined by my supervisor.

Yes

No

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32. I am satisfied with my chances for getting a promotion.

Yes

No

33. At the University, I receive recognition for the work I do.

Yes

No

34. Hard work gains respect from co-workers.

Yes

No

35. I will be reprimanded if I perform poorly.

Yes

No

36. How important is each of the following in determining your salary?

A. Length of Service

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(Not Important) (Somewhat Important) (Very Important)

B. The amount of responsibility on your job

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(Not Important) (Somewhat Important) (Very Important)

C. The amount of effort you expend on the job

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(Not Important) (Somewhat Important) (Very Important)

D. The level of your performance

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(Not Important) (Somewhat Important) (Very Important)

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37. How important should each of the following be in determining your salary?

A. Length of service

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(Not Important) (Somewhat Important) (Very Important)

B. The amount of responsibility on your job

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(Not Important) (Somewhat Important) (Very Important)

C. The amount of effort you expend on your job

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(Not Important) (Somewhat Important) (Very Important)

D. The level of your performance

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(Not Important) (Somewhat Important) (Very Important:.)

38. To what extent are you satisfied with your present salary?

1 2 345 6 7
(Very Dissatisfied) (Somewhat Satisfied) (Very Satisfied)

39. How satisfied are you with each of the following University benefits?

A. LIFE INSURANCE

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(Very Dissatisfied) (Somewhat Satisfied) (Very Satisfied)

B. ANNUAL PHYSICAL

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(Very Dissatisfied) (Somewhat Satisfied) (Very Satisfied)

C. BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(Very Dissatisfied) (Somewhat Satisfied) (Very Satisfied)

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39. How satisfied are you with each of the following University benefits?

D. DENTAL PLAN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(Very Dissatisfied) (Somewhat Satisfied) (Very Satisfied)

E. PENSION PLAN

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(Very Dissatisfied) (Somewhat Satisfied) (Very Satisfied)

F. NUMBER OF VACATION DAYS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(Very Dissatisfied) (Somewhat Satisfied) (Very Satisfied)

G. NUMBER OF HOLIDAYS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(Very Dissatisifed) (Somewhat Satisfied) (Very Satisfied)

H. TUITION REMISSION

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(Very Dissatisfied) (Somewhat Satisfied) (Very Satisfied)

1. FEE WAIVER

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(Very Dissatisfied) (Somewhat Satisfied) (Very Satisfied)

J. USE OF UNIVERSITY FACILITIES (i.e., gym, skating rink, pool, etc.)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(Very Dissatisfied) (Somewhat Satisfied) (Very Satisfied)

40. To what extent are you satisfied with the University fringe benefits package?

1 2 345 6 7
(Very Dissatisfied) (Somewhat Satisfied) (Very Satisfied)

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41. In your decision to work at the University, what role did the benefits
package play?

I 2 345 6 7
(Not Important) (Somewhat Important) (Very Important)

42. In your plans to remain at the University, what role does the benefits
package play?

I 2 345 6 7
(Not Important) (Somewhat Important) (Very Important)

43. In your opinion, compared to older employees at the University, younger

employees are treated

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
(Worse) (About the Same) (Much Better)

44. In your opinion, compared to male employees at the University, female

employees are treated

I 2 345 6 7
(Worse) (About the Same) (Much Better)

45 •. In your opinion, compared to other employees at the University, black

employees are treated

1 2 345 6 7
(Worse) (About the Same) (Much Better)

46. I t is important to provide more opportunities for blacks at the University.

I 2 345 6 7
(Not Important) (Slightly Important) (Very Important)

47. It is important to provide more opportunities for women at the University.

1 2 345 6 7
(Not Important) (Slightly Important) (Very Important)

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48. I am aware of what Affirmative Action programs and policies are at the
University. '

1 2 345 6 7
(Not At All Aware) (Slightly Aware) (Aware)

49. In general, University efforts have helped advance employment opportunities

for women in this department.

Yes

No

50. In general, University efforts have helped a~vance employment opportunities

for blacks in this department.

Yes

No

51. Affirmative action is as important an issue in this department now as it

was several years ago.

Yes

No

52. In your opinion, compared to other employees, blacks at the University are

1 2 345 6 7
(Less Qualified) (As Qualified) (More Qualified)

53. In your opinion, compared to other employees, women at the University are

1 2 345 6 7
(Less Qualified) (As Qualified) (More Qualified)

54. What do you believe is the biggest problem associated with hiring blacks
at the University?

A. Not enough qualified black candidates

"B, No effective "mechanism" to identify potential candidates

C. General management resistance

D. General lack of effort

E. Not aware of a problem in this area

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55. What do you believe is the biggest problem associated with hiring women at
the University?

A. Not enough qualified women candidates

B. No effective "mechanism" to identify potential candidates

C. General management resistance

D. General lack of effort

E. Not aware of a problem in this area

56. Have you had anything stolen from you while on University property?

Yes

No

57. Is there adequate lighting on campus to make you feel safe while walking
at night?

Yes

No

58. Have you ever been physically assaulted on this campus?

Yes

No

59. Are you ever worried about being physically assaulted while on this campus?

Yes

No

60. Do you generally feel safe while working at the University?

Yes

No

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6l. Have any of the following happened to you on your job at the University
during the past 24 months? Please "X" ONE box for each item.

FREQUENCY IN LAST 24 MONTHS

Once a More Than

Month or Once a
Never Once Less Month

A. Unwanted pressure for sexual ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )

favors

B. Unwanted deliberate touching, ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )

leaning over, cornering, or
pinching

C. Unwanted letters, phone calls, ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )

or materials of a sexual nature

D. Unwanted pressure for dates ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )

Eo Unwanted sexual teasing, jokes, ( ) ( ) ( ) ( )

remarks, or questions

ANSWER ONLY IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES LISTED IN QUESTION #61.

62. Did you talk with anyone regarding the unwanted sexual attention?

Yes

No

63. If you answered yes to question #62, with whom did you talk?

Office of Women's Affairs Personnel/Employee Relations

Someone in Management Affirmative Action Office

Colleague Other

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