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Business Acumen Competency
360 Degree Feedback Survey Sample #3

Business Acumen Competency Definition
Business Acumen comprises a set of behaviors that facilitate an in-depth understanding of the business. These behaviors include gathering pertinent business information, strategic thinking, efficient work habits, forward planning, leadership and influence, alignment with the mission and vision, sharing knowledge, making a positive impact, customer focus, financial literacy, risk management, analytical thinking, change management, market awareness, and regulatory knowledge.




Competencies Included:
Business Acumen, Management, Managing Performance, Achievement, Commitment To Result, Technical, Interpersonal Skills, Coaching
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

You have been asked to evaluate yourself as part of a 360-degree feedback process. Other employees, including your manager(s), peers, and direct reports will also evaluate you. In this manner, you will be provided with a comprehensive, multi-perspective (i.e., 360-degree) view of your performance as a manager. The objective is to provide you with feedback so as to allow you to improve your performance, resulting in improved team performance, and organizational effectiveness.

If you are not able to respond to an item, leave it blank and go on to the next item.

Sample Result Document:
Sample Results
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Business Acumen

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  1. Can effectively interpret and analyze market data.
  1. Identifies new business opportunities.
  1. Converses with customers and clients to get a better insight into their business needs.
  1. Analyzes current business practices to make better informed decisions.
  1. Shares information among teams and departments.
Please feel free to provide any comments to help explain your answers?

Management

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  1. Involves key stakeholders in shaping strategic direction to build alignment and shared ownership.
  1. Makes you feel enthusiastic about your work
  1. Demonstrates genuine interest in employee perspectives, validating concerns through attentive listening.
  1. Inspires commitment by aligning team members' efforts with departmental priorities.
  1. Maintains strict confidentiality of information and positions discussed during conflict resolution or negotiations.
Please feel free to provide any comments to help explain your answers?

Managing Performance

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  1. Implements remediation plans that include specific performance goals in areas most in need of improvement.
  1. Establishes standards for expected performance.
  1. Makes sure employees understand what is expected of them.
  1. Assigns tasks and responsibilities and holds employees accountable for actions.
  1. Continuously measures performance and provides feedback to employees regularly.
Please feel free to provide any comments to help explain your answers?

Achievement

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  1. Encourages a culture of mentorship and continuous improvement, helping others reach their full potential.
  1. Leads with structure, ensuring good execution of initiatives and alignment with organizational objectives.
  1. Accepts setbacks and challenges as improvement opportunities
  1. Navigates uncertainty with confidence.
  1. Makes use of talents of others to help achieve a high level of performance.
Please feel free to provide any comments to help explain your answers?

Commitment To Result

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  1. Willing to do whatever it takes-not afraid to have to put in extra effort.
  1. Committed to the team.
  1. Able to focus on a task even when working alone.
  1. Coordinates all department activities into a cohesive team effort.
  1. Encourages commitment in others to obtain results.
Please feel free to provide any comments to help explain your answers?

Technical

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  1. Demonstrates mastery of the technical competencies required in his/her work.
  1. Willingly shares his/her technical expertise; sought out as resource by others
  1. Knows how to produce high quality products/work.
  1. Keeps current with technical advances within his/her professional discipline; embraces and applies new techniques and practices
  1. Seeks information from others as needed.
Please feel free to provide any comments to help explain your answers?

Interpersonal Skills

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  1. Is a committed and reliable partner.
  1. Provides constructive feedback in a way that fosters acceptance and development.
  1. Demonstrates good communication with colleagues and customers.
  1. Attends to both the content and the context of what was being said.
  1. Honest about owning up to mistakes made.
Please feel free to provide any comments to help explain your answers?

Coaching

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  1. Participates in training offered for individuals interested in learning about coaching.
  1. Demonstrates that challenges are temporary and often lead to growth.
  1. Ensures that employees have the time to participate in coaching.
  1. Understands the individual differences in each employee including unique working style, stress threshold, and capacity for growth.
  1. Uses coaching to help maximize employee output.
Please feel free to provide any comments to help explain your answers?

  1. Overall, please rate the effectiveness of [Participant Name].






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  3. Areas for Development


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