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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 Business Acumen:
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)
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.

Management Team


Business Acumen

Needs
Improvement
Meets
Minimum
Standards
Is
Proficient
Role
Model
  1. Understands the financial metrics used by the company.
  1. Describes and summarizes data.
  1. Can effectively interpret and analyze market data.
  1. Has a good understanding of business operations to more effectively align company services to meet the needs of its customers.
  1. Understands impacts of domestic & global market events & issues.
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. Asks follow-up questions as needed.
  1. Willing to communicate issues and concerns to colleagues.
  1. Has the confidence to communicate effectively to all levels (from CEO down) of the organization, external customers, suppliers, as well as the senior counsel of other companies.
  1. Communicates clearly and get to the point without unnecessary details.
  1. Presents clear and persuasive information in reports.
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. Able to complete required tasks on time and delivered expected results.
  1. Takes personal responsibility for the quality of their work.
  1. Expects employees to accept the consequences of their actions.
  1. Accepts accountability for their work.
  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. Shows by their actions that they trust in the positive intentions of others.
  1. Is gracious and professional in their interactions with others.
  1. Treats all people fairly and with respect.
  1. Contributes to a positive work environment.
  1. Works to eliminate unnecessary work or barriers that get in others' way.
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. Leads team to set goals, solve problems, and accomplish tasks.
  1. Motivates others to reach and exceed organizational goals and objectives.
  1. Guides decision-making by coaching, counseling and rewarding.
  1. Is a highly effective supervisor.
  1. Clearly explains performance expectations and goals to be reached at the beginning of a project, then let's others decide how to achieve the goal.
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. Functions well under stress, deadlines, and/or significant workloads.
  1. Helps guide employees with prioritizing tasks.
  1. Stays focused even when under pressure and stress.
  1. Makes sure that employees understand how their work relates to organizational goals.
  1. Excellent at managing time.
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. Conducts timely follow-up; keeps others informed on a need to know basis.
  1. Achieves established goals.
  1. Makes sure that I have a clear idea of our group's goals.
  1. Makes sure that team members have a clear idea of our group's goals.
  1. Achieves goals.
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. Recognizes and responds to product placement and signing needs while staying alert to customers' needs, store activities and training associates.
  1. Is aware of the deadlines for specific tasks/assignments.
  1. Completes multiple tasks simultaneously.
  1. Manages impact of increased traffic flow and freight receipt by detailed planning of controllables and by anticipating and reacting positively to uncontrollables.
  1. Observes, analyzes, and responds to merchandise needs while serving customers and accomplishing operational tasks.
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. Conducts necessary preparations before engaging in negotiations.
  1. Adapts strategies to better meet the needs of the moment.
  1. Is aware of and manages own emotions and understands the emotions of others which helps in navigating tense situations and in finding common ground.
  1. Maximizes information gathering efforts prior to 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. Divides complex tasks into smaller steps to measure progress toward a goal.
  1. Works in an organized manner
  1. Determines the allocation of funds based on plans for future development.
  1. Develops plans to help manage expectations and project demands.
  1. Has plans to handle unexpected events.
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.