Survey Questions: Supervisor

Person Skills

Adaptability
Flexibility
Change
Resourcefulness
Initiative
Career Development
Training
Commitment
Engagement
Pride/Loyalty
Professionalism
Respect for Others
Teamwork
Leadership
Supervisor
Supervision
Work/Life
Stress

Questionnaires Measuring the Supervisor:
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)

Communication

My supervisor is approachable and easy to talk with
My Supervisor communicates effectively with employees
My Supervisor asks employees for their ideas and opinions
My Supervisor listens to me
My Supervisor fosters an environment that supports open communication
My Supervisor facilitates open communication between employees
My immediate supervisor is available to me when I have questions or need help.
My Supervisor is willing to listen to my ideas
My supervisor understands me
My Supervisor keeps me informed about important issues
My Supervisor helps me to understand how I am doing

Gives Feedback

My Supervisor provides useful and constructive feedback to employees
My Supervisor provides constructive and ongoing feedback
My Supervisor completes performance assessments in a timely manner
My Supervisor provides detailed feedback to employees
My Supervisor conducts regular progress meetings to ensure adherence to the schedule
My Supervisor responds positively to innovative ideas and suggestions from subordinates
My Supervisor gives employees feedback on a regular basis
My Supervisor praises me for a job well done
My Supervisor gives me constructive feedback
My Supervisor is honest and fair in my performance review

Interpersonal Skills

My immediate supervisor sets a good example.
My Supervisor treats others with fairness
The relationship between me and my direct supervisor is excellent.
My Supervisor has excellent interpersonal skills
My Supervisor demonstrates a high level of professionalism and integrity
My immediate supervisor is effective in building and maintaining working relationships with his/her team.
My Supervisor is fair and honest
My Supervisor is effective in dealing with pressure and remaining calm under adverse conditions

Supports Innovation and Iniative

My Supervisor encourages innovative ideas
My Supervisor encourages me to take initiative in my job
My Supervisor supports me in developing new products

Delegates

My Supervisor establishes responsibility and accountability in their subordinates
My Supervisor motivates others to follow new processes
My Supervisor is effective in delegating assignments
My Supervisor assigns the right work to the right employees
My Supervisor delegates tasks to employees according to their skills (skill level)
My Supervisor follows the company standard procedures for allocating assignments
My Supervisor assigns tasks appropriately
My Supervisor involves me in important decisions
My immediate supervisor is effective in involving his/her employees in solving the problems we face as a unit.
My immediate supervisor delegates work effectively.

Development

My Supervisor tries to learn new things
My Supervisor is open to suggestions
My Supervisor views mistakes as opportunities to learn
My Supervisor supports my efforts to seek relevant job training
My Supervisor capitalizes on opportunities to grow and develop

Rewards and Recognition

My Supervisor recognizes and rewards excellent employees
My Supervisor recognizes those who have exceeded expectations
My Supervisor effectively uses rewards to help motivate employees
My Supervisor recognizes when employees have completed major milestones
My Supervisor appropriately recognizes and rewards employees
My Supervisor offers non-monetary rewards as incentives for employees

Staffing and Hiring

My Supervisor is effective in maximizing the potential of employees
My Supervisor is good at building a staff of creative and innovative individuals
My Supervisor can assess the unique talents and training of their employees
My Supervisor is good at determining staffing needs

Achieves Objectives

My Supervisor has high technical skills
My Supervisor is comfortable using analytic techniques to solve problems
My Supervisor helps me to stay focused on the job
My Supervisor continually seeks new and innovative ways of doing things
My Supervisor uses information and technical resources to achieve objectives
My Supervisor is aware of the quality standards used
My Supervisor is able to manage time effectively
My Supervisor understands the geo-political business environment
My Supervisor is a skilled negotiator

Mentors

My Supervisor has helped in my career development
My Supervisor seeks to provide effective training and development opportunities for employees
My Supervisor coaches and mentors others to achieve higher performance levels
My Supervisor seeks to enhance the performance of employees under their supervision
My Supervisor demonstrates empathy, respect, and openness to employees
My Supervisor encourages employees to achieve their full potential
My Supervisor determines the training and development needs of employees and staff
My Supervisor identifies and maximizes opportunities for continuing education for employees
My Supervisor provides direction and coaching to employees

Flexibility

My Supervisor has a positive attitude when new changes are implemented
My Supervisor remains calm during organizational changes

Accountability

My Supervisor is consistent in disciplinary/corrective actions
My Supervisor holds employees accountable for work assignments
My Supervisor holds staff accountable for their work and job performance
My Supervisor provides clear expectations of outcomes during performance reviews
My Supervisor holds staff accountable for completing tasks on time

Performance Management

My Supervisor schedules follow up meetings if employee's performance is below average
My Supervisor maximizes the performance of employees
My Supervisor understands the importance of good performance management
My Supervisor performs thorough and timely employee performance appraisals
My Supervisor provides timely and thorough performance evaluations of employees
My Supervisor conducts regular performance management sessions
My Supervisor is not afraid to take disciplinary action when needed

Interpersonal

My Supervisor is respectful toward employees
My Supervisor has a high degree of multi-cultural competence to supervise individuals of various cultural backgrounds
My Supervisor facilitates conversations where each person can be heard
My Supervisor effectively resolves internal employee and/or organizational conflicts through knowledge of management techniques
My Supervisor maintains the confidence and trust of employees
My Supervisor treats all staff equitably
My Supervisor is aware of the unique strengths of each employee
My Supervisor maintains good working relationships with employees
My Supervisor is sought after for advice in a variety of situations
My Supervisor values the opinions of subordinates
My Supervisor encourages good working relationships between employees

Teamwork

My Supervisor supports team members who are working on difficult projects
My Supervisor uses the team to its fullest capacity
My Supervisor promotes teamwork and cooperation within the department
My Supervisor enhances teamwork through good supervision
My Supervisor provides good supervision for the team
My Supervisor encourages teamwork
My Supervisor motivates and inspires high performance by team members
My Supervisor facilitates team members working well together

Conflict Resolution

My Supervisor effectively resolves employee problems and labor issues
My Supervisor is effective in resolving conflicts to mutual satisfaction of the parties
My Supervisor resolves personnel problems quickly and effectively
My Supervisor resolves disputes in a way that quickly reaches mutual agreement
My Supervisor is successful in resolving personnel conflicts

Self-Control

My Supervisor maintains self-control in stressful situations
My Supervisor is able to manage emotions during difficult times
My Supervisor is able to remain calm in tense situations
My Supervisor maintains a calm demeanor when addressing stressful issues in the workplace
My Supervisor is able to maintain an even temper in stressful situations
My Supervisor is a calming force during stressful periods

Leads by Example

My Supervisor leads others through their commitment to the department
My Supervisor has a strong work ethic that inspires others
Others emulate my supervisor's enthusiasm for work
My Supervisor sets a good example for others to follow
My Supervisor exemplifies professionalism in the workplace
My Supervisor shows consistency between what they say and do