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Business Acumen Skills
360 Degree Feedback Survey Sample #1

Business Acumen Definition
Business Acumen skills are the set of skills that helps you in understanding the business enterprise; gathering business information; thinking strategically; working efficiently; forward thinking; leadership and influence; understanding the mission and vision; sharing information; being impactful; working toward and supporting the customer; having financial literacy; managing risk; analytical; managing change; awareness of the market; and having regulatory knowledge.
How do you measure Business Acumen Skills?
The questionnaire below measures important aspects of Business Acumen skills using a set of behavioral statements as part of a 360-Degree Feedback survey process.




360-Degree Feedback Survey

Surveys Measuring :
Survey 1 (4-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 2 (4-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 3 (5-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 4 (5-point scale; radio buttons)
Survey 5 (4-point scale; words)
Survey 6 (4-point scale; words)
Survey 7 (5-point scale; competency comments; N/A)
Survey 8 (3-point scale; Agree/Disagree words; N/A)
Survey 9 (3-point scale; Strength/Development; N/A)
Survey 10 (Comment boxes only)
Survey 11 (Single rating per competency)
Survey 12 (Slide-bar scale)
Survey 13 (4-point scale; numbers; floating anchors)
Survey 14 (4-point scale; N/A)
Instructions:

[Company] is conducting a 360-Degree Feedback Assessment developed by HR-Survey for selected managers.

You have been selected to provide feedback on the employee listed above. Your feedback is an important part of our company's leadership development process and this survey is intended to gather broad feedback in the core competencies and role responsibilities that are important for the on-going success of our organization.

In responding to the questions below, think about your experiences working with this employee over the last twelve months. The effectiveness of this development tool is dependent on your honest, forthright and constructive responses so please bear this in mind as you answer each question. Your responses will be aggregated with the responses received from others and discussed with the employee to foster growth and on-going development.

Partially completed forms can be saved by using the Save/Still Working button at the bottom of the page. You may return at a later time to complete/edit the form. Your saved responses will be shown each time you re-visit the feedback form. When you are certain that you have completed your responses, and will be not making any changes, click the Complete button.

Competencies Included:
Business Acumen, Communication Skills, Accountability, Attitude, Leadership, Establishing Focus/Direction, Goals, Juggling Multiple Responsibilities, Negotiation, Planning
Sample Result Document:
Sample Results
Your feedback is valuable in helping the individual to understand how they are perceived and experienced by others and the impact their behavior has on people in the organization with whom they interact. Feedback received also acknowledges strengths and identifies areas for development.

Use the form below to provide your feedback. Each field and comment box requires a response before you can SUBMIT your final feedback.

Please ensure that your submission is made between . The survey will only be available during these dates.

Thank you for your participation in the survey. We look forward to seeing the analysis of your responses and we are hoping for 100% participation.

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Business Acumen

Needs
Improvement
Meets
Minimum
Standards
Is
Proficient
Role
Model
  1. Converses with customers and clients to get a better insight into their business needs.
  1. Recognizes trends in underlying data.
  1. Understands complex issues and problems.
  1. Can effectively interpret and analyze data.
  1. Creates a risk management strategy to meet the business needs of the organization.
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Business Acumen, what are your suggestions for how he/she can improve this?

Communication Skills

Needs
Improvement
Meets
Minimum
Standards
Is
Proficient
Role
Model
  1. Facilitates seamless communication across all management levels.
  1. Comes across as comfortable and effective as a public speaker
  1. Transforms complicated ideas into simple ones.
  1. Willing to communicate issues and concerns to colleagues.
  1. Is approachable and accessible when needed.
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Communication Skills, what are your suggestions for how he/she can improve this?

Accountability

Needs
Improvement
Meets
Minimum
Standards
Is
Proficient
Role
Model
  1. Does not make excuses for being late for work.
  1. Holds employees accountable for completing the project successfully.
  1. Establishes who is responsible for various aspects of the project.
  1. Takes responsibility for errors and actively works to correct them.
  1. Holds employees responsible if expectations are not met.
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Accountability, what are your suggestions for how he/she can improve this?

Attitude

Needs
Improvement
Meets
Minimum
Standards
Is
Proficient
Role
Model
  1. Speaks with civility and kindness, even under pressure or during disagreement.
  1. Encourages shared learning by valuing contributions from others, asking thoughtful questions, and integrating feedback into practice.
  1. Enjoys discussing progress, especially in team meetings or performance reviews.
  1. Shares ideas proactively, even when the ideas are unconventional or unfinished, trusting the collaborative process.
  1. Shows empathy in their interactions with others.
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Attitude, what are your suggestions for how he/she can improve this?

Leadership

Needs
Improvement
Meets
Minimum
Standards
Is
Proficient
Role
Model
  1. Fosters team cooperation, builds trust among team members and creates commitment to team goals.
  1. Encourages team members to step outside their comfort zones to achieve more.
  1. Adjusts communication style to fit the needs and learning preferences of the individual.
  1. Credits subordinates for good performance.
  1. Incorporates the company Philosophy, Mission Statement, and Core Values into the district's culture so that co-workers accept them as more than just written documents
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Leadership, what are your suggestions for how he/she can improve this?

Establishing Focus/Direction

Needs
Improvement
Meets
Minimum
Standards
Is
Proficient
Role
Model
  1. Identifies gaps in infrastructure or support and proactively addresses them.
  1. Ensures the team stays on course and works effectively.
  1. Helps guide employees with prioritizing tasks.
  1. Prioritizes tasks and resources to maintain focus and direction for the department.
  1. Reassesses assignments and ensures coverage without overburdening others due to absences of personnel within the department.
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Establishing Focus/Direction, what are your suggestions for how he/she can improve this?

Goals

Needs
Improvement
Meets
Minimum
Standards
Is
Proficient
Role
Model
  1. Takes into account the unique circumstances, challenges, and objectives associated with each specific task or project when creating or assigning a goal.
  1. Sets goals that are both realistic and challenging to achieve.
  1. Establishes a clear link between shorter, task-specific goals and overarching, long-term performance goals.
  1. Sets realistic dates for the completion of goals.
  1. Fosters a collaborative and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best efforts.
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Goals, what are your suggestions for how he/she can improve this?

Juggling Multiple Responsibilities

Needs
Improvement
Meets
Minimum
Standards
Is
Proficient
Role
Model
  1. Spends the most time and effort on critical tasks first.
  1. Prioritizes tasks for efficiency.
  1. Ranks the importance of tasks to make sure critical tasks are completed first.
  1. Begins tasks as soon as possible.
  1. Assesses current capabilities before committing to new requests from customers.
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Juggling Multiple Responsibilities, what are your suggestions for how he/she can improve this?

Negotiation

Needs
Improvement
Meets
Minimum
Standards
Is
Proficient
Role
Model
  1. Adjusts methods to suit the current situation.
  1. Does what it takes to ensure that the final agreement aligns with core interests.
  1. Able to manage and resolve conflicts constructively.
  1. Establishes a strong, cooperative atmosphere; defines expectations; and presents a well-structured agenda aligned with key priorities.
  1. Creates a constructive atmosphere, building a positive relationship for cooperative negotiations.
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Negotiation, what are your suggestions for how he/she can improve this?

Planning

Needs
Improvement
Meets
Minimum
Standards
Is
Proficient
Role
Model
  1. Creates effective logistics plans to achieve high operational efficiency.
  1. Prioritizes tasks and allocates resources.
  1. Determines staffing needs for the project/department.
  1. Prioritizes plans based on a cost/benefit analysis.
  1. Efficiently manages deadlines.
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Planning, what are your suggestions for how he/she can improve this?

  1. What are [Participant Name Here]'s greatest strengths demonstrated this year?


  2. What are [Participant Name Here]'s areas for development?


  3. Please give any final comments or suggestions for [Participant Name Here]'s assessment.