Decision Making - Employee Opinion Survey Sample #1





Questionnaires Measuring Decision Making:
Example 1 (5-point scale; numbers; NA)
Example 2 (7-point scale; radio buttons)
Example 3 (4-point scale; radio buttons)
Example 4 (5-point scale; radio buttons)
Example 5 (5-point scale; words)
Example 6 (Pulse Survey)
Example 7 (5-point scale; item comments)
Example 8 (3-point scale; words; N/A)
Example 9 (4-point scale; numbers)
Example 10 (Comment boxes only)
Example 11 (Single rating per dimension)
Example 12 (Slide-bar scale)
Dear Employee:


Welcome to the Employee Opinion Survey. We recognize that our employees are our biggest asset and we are committed to continuing to ensure that the [Company] is considered a great place to work. We would like to hear from you as your opinions will help to guide our objectives.

We have developed this survey with questions tailored for our staff and business to provide you with an opportunity to anonymously rate many facets of the business. The survey will assess what you value most in your employment and allow you to make positive suggestions for improvement.

We encourage everyone to complete the survey. Please be honest, constructive and thoughtful in your input. The survey is designed to help us understand more about your thoughts and needs to make this a great company.

The results of this survey will be used to help drive our future success. We will report back to you about what you have said and what we plan to do about it. If you have any questions about the process please contact [Contact Person].

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

Dimensions Included:
Decision Making, Meetings, Planning, Customer Service, Change, Initiative, Professionalism, Leadership, Vision, Employee Development


Instructions:
Please complete the items below and press the submit button at the end of the survey. If you need multiple sessions to complete the survey, please click the "Submit" button at the end of each session to save your responses. Please feel free to skip any items that you do not wish to respond to. Keep in mind that your responses help us to become a better place to work. So, you are encouraged to respond to all items on the questionnaire.




Decision Making

Strongly
Disagree
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2
Neutral
3
4
Strongly
Agree
5
Not
Applicable
  1. My manager determines the costs and potential benefits of decisions
  1. People in my department evaluate relevant information before making decisions
  1. Decisions are usually made with input from multiple individuals
  1. Leadership at the company is able to learn from mistakes
  1. As a team, we make decisions together
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Decision Making, which item do you think should be emphasized most over the next two years in order to make us a more effective organization. Type the number here: What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?

Meetings

Strongly
Disagree
1
2
Neutral
3
4
Strongly
Agree
5
Not
Applicable
  1. Meetings start and end on time
  1. We make the best use of meetings and meetings are tailored to specific needs and purposes.
  1. I get important and useful information from meetings
  1. All employees are encouraged to share their input at meetings
  1. Meetings are followed up by action plans
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Meetings, which item do you think should be emphasized most over the next two years in order to make us a more effective organization. Type the number here: What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?

Planning

Strongly
Disagree
1
2
Neutral
3
4
Strongly
Agree
5
Not
Applicable
  1. My manager has developed a strategic plan to reduce costs in the department
  1. Leadership at the company makes plans and follows through
  1. I regularly plan for contingencies
  1. I am familiar with operational planning
  1. Our division establishes and monitors timeframes and timelines
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Planning, which item do you think should be emphasized most over the next two years in order to make us a more effective organization. Type the number here: What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?

Customer Service

Strongly
Disagree
1
2
Neutral
3
4
Strongly
Agree
5
Not
Applicable
  1. Our team’s current activities reflect a strong focus on the customer
  1. The training I receive reinforces customer focus
  1. My supervisor is focused on improving customer service.
  1. Service is responsive and meets the needs of customers
  1. The corporate culture emphasizes customer service
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Customer Service, which item do you think should be emphasized most over the next two years in order to make us a more effective organization. Type the number here: What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?

Change

Strongly
Disagree
1
2
Neutral
3
4
Strongly
Agree
5
Not
Applicable
  1. Management is able to implement a vision and mission
  1. Managers are effective in addressing resistance to change
  1. The Company is pro-active in implementing changes to address challenges and opportunities
  1. The Leadership keeps a focus on where the Company needs to go
  1. My supervisor supports organizational changes.
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Change, which item do you think should be emphasized most over the next two years in order to make us a more effective organization. Type the number here: What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?

Initiative

Strongly
Disagree
1
2
Neutral
3
4
Strongly
Agree
5
Not
Applicable
  1. My supervisor encourages initiative.
  1. I am allowed to take initiative to assess my skills and seek appropriate training
  1. Senior Management at Company encourages initiative.
  1. The Company seeks to take advantage of opportunities
  1. My Supervisor capitalizes on opportunities to grow the business
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Initiative, which item do you think should be emphasized most over the next two years in order to make us a more effective organization. Type the number here: What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?

Professionalism

Strongly
Disagree
1
2
Neutral
3
4
Strongly
Agree
5
Not
Applicable
  1. Tasks that are assigned get completed
  1. Employees treat each other with courtesy and respect
  1. Employees in my department take their work seriously
  1. Politics and gossip do not play a major role at the Company
  1. Employees do not leave work early
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Professionalism, which item do you think should be emphasized most over the next two years in order to make us a more effective organization. Type the number here: What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?

Leadership

Strongly
Disagree
1
2
Neutral
3
4
Strongly
Agree
5
Not
Applicable
  1. The Leadership promotes team morale and builds organizational commitment
  1. The Leadership helps maximize business results
  1. The Leadership fosters organizational commitment, team spirit, and pride in working for the Company
  1. Leaders are open to feedback from multiple perspectives
  1. Leaders identify problems, collect information from various sources, and synthesize that information into effective solutions
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Leadership, which item do you think should be emphasized most over the next two years in order to make us a more effective organization. Type the number here: What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?

Vision

Strongly
Disagree
1
2
Neutral
3
4
Strongly
Agree
5
Not
Applicable
  1. The vision developed by our department is a catalyst for innovation and change
  1. I know how to develop strategies that align with the organization's collective vision
  1. My manager creates an ambitious and aspirational vision for the company
  1. My supervisor engages with key stakeholders to gather insights and ensure alignment with the organization's mission and vision
  1. My manager creates strategic initiatives that support the organization's common vision
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Vision, which item do you think should be emphasized most over the next two years in order to make us a more effective organization. Type the number here: What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?

Employee Development

Strongly
Disagree
1
2
Neutral
3
4
Strongly
Agree
5
Not
Applicable
  1. Future leaders are developed from within the Company
  1. The Company actively promotes available training opportunities to employees.
  1. Having a mentor is important to me.
  1. My manager helps me to become a better employee
  1. The Company is aware of our department's training needs.
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Employee Development, which item do you think should be emphasized most over the next two years in order to make us a more effective organization. Type the number here: What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?




  1. What changes would you like to see in your benefit plans? Please note that some of these may increase premium rates. Please check all that apply.
    Add a higher deductible plan ($1,000 - $2,500)
    Increase vision care
    Increase dental care
    Add wellness program (weight loss, nutrition, smoking cessation programs, etc.)
    Add a Medical Spending Account (MSA) (allows employees to enroll in a high deductible health plan,
    spacer and then [Company] and the employee contribute on a pre-tax basis to an account used for eligible medical expenses)


  2. What changes would you be willing to accept in order to help hold down premium increases? Please check all that apply.
    Higher annual deductibles (the amount you pay out-of-pocket before benefits begin)
    Higher office visit co pays (the dollar amount you pay for office visits)
    Higher prescription drug co pays (the dollar amount you pay for prescription drugs)
    More network restrictions (smaller group of doctors and specialists to choose from)
    No dental coverage
    Other, please specify


  3. How often would you like to participate in after hours company event?






  4. How would you rate your satisfaction with the communication between you and [Company]?







  5. What would you change about your current job or position?


  6. Please identify factors that would improve your job performance in the coming year.


  7. When your performance was discussed with you in the past,
    how often did you receive practical suggestions for improving your work?






  8. How would you rate your overall satisfaction with the company in the past year?






  9. Please give any comments or suggestions on how the company can be improved in the coming year: