Business Acumen - 360 Degree Feedback Survey Sample #13





Questionnaires 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)
Survey 13 (4-point scale; numbers)
Survey 14 (4-point scale; N/A)
Instructions

You are being requested to provide valuable feedback on the manager listed above. Your insights and observations are a crucial element in our continuous efforts to enhance our performance through this leadership development program. This feedback tool has been carefully designed to gather detailed and comprehensive input on the core competencies and role responsibilities that are integral to the ongoing success and growth of our organization.

We believe that your unique perspective, based on your interactions and experiences with this manager, will contribute significantly to identifying strengths, areas for improvement, and opportunities for professional growth. Your feedback will help us foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement within our leadership team.

As you complete the assessment form, please reflect on your interactions with this individual over the past six to twelve months. Your responses will be combined with feedback from others and presented to the manager to aid in their ongoing development. Rest assured, your comments will be shared anonymously, exactly as you write them.

Sample Result Document:
Sample Results
Method of use: As part of the review process, managers will receive feedback from peers and staff. It is recognized that not all participants will be able to assess an individual's performance in all areas. The feedback received will be utilized as input to the manager's performance and on-going development plan.

You may sign out at any time by pressing the Save button at the end of the form and then closing your browser. You may return later to pick up where you left off. When you are done, press the Complete button.

When clicking your selection below, try to best fit the manager's actual behaviors to the scale provided.

If you are not sure, or unable to assess, select "Not Applicable" (N/A) option.


Please complete your response by .

Business Acumen

Strongly
Disagree
Disagree Agree Strongly
Agree
  1. Looks at business problems from a variety of perspectives.
  1. Seeks to better understand other areas of the company, including their operations, personnel, and output.
  1. Formulates business strategies for addressing the Company's important needs.
  1. Able to align resources to meet the business needs of the company.
  1. Able to decipher complex data making it easier to generate new insights.
  1. Rewards risky ideas that may yield significant benefits to the business.
  1. Evaluates risks in terms of their business impact and likelihood of occurrence.
  1. Understands the critical business needs of the customer.
  1. Understands the financial metrics used by the company.


Strategic Focus

Strongly
Disagree
Disagree Agree Strongly
Agree
  1. Makes decisions that yield more competitive advantages.
  1. Makes quick and creative decisions to adjust the strategy to meet the demands of changing situations.
  1. Creates measures of performance and profitability to assess financial objectives.
  1. Uses strategic thinking to make better strategic decisions.
  1. Detects changes in the environment and updates the strategic plan to address new opportunities or threats.


Entrepreneurship

Strongly
Disagree
Disagree Agree Strongly
Agree
  1. Balances risks and rewards when making decisions.
  1. Maintains a high level of energy to respond to demands of the job.
  1. Encourages dynamic growth opportunities.
  1. Can work effectively in an environment of uncertainty.
  1. Has a strategic awareness on how to promote the organization.


Company

Strongly
Disagree
Disagree Agree Strongly
Agree
  1. Impresses upon others the important aspects of [Company].
  1. Expresses loyalty and dedication to [Company] in interactions with others.
  1. Understands the use of [Company] products and services.
  1. Attends [Company] gatherings and social events.
  1. Follows existing procedures and processes.


Project Management

Strongly
Disagree
Disagree Agree Strongly
Agree
  1. Keeps accurate records regarding the costs of various aspects of the project.
  1. Engages with individuals internally and externally to support the implementation of the project.
  1. Adds the necessary time buffers to avoid the project getting behind schedule.
  1. Regularly reviews project performance and goals.
  1. Accurately determines the number of staff needed for the project.


Commitment To Result

Strongly
Disagree
Disagree Agree Strongly
Agree
  1. Creates a sense of urgency among the store team members to complete activities, which drive sales.
  1. Encourages commitment in others to obtain results.
  1. Conveys strong sense of own pride in Company to associates by creating a shared vision around sales and customer service.
  1. Takes immediate action toward goals.
  1. Coordinates all department activities into a cohesive team effort.


Excellence

Strongly
Disagree
Disagree Agree Strongly
Agree
  1. Demonstrates the analytical skills to do their job.
  1. Produces high quality work.
  1. Can be counted on to add value wherever they are involved.
  1. Is planful and organized.
  1. Keeps themselves and others focused on constant improvement.


Negotiation

Strongly
Disagree
Disagree Agree Strongly
Agree
  1. Leverages relationships with others to achieve goals.
  1. Is an effective negotiator, fostering positive relationships and achieving good outcomes.
  1. Clearly understands the interests and choices of both parties.
  1. Clearly explains the issues and interests at the start of negotiations.
  1. Knows where to stand firm and where to compromise.



  1. Describe the greatest strengths of this person with regard to his/her overall effectiveness in performing his/her current responsibilities.


  2. Describe the most important things this person could improve upon in order to increase his/her overall effectiveness in performing his/her current responsibilities.


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







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