National Capital Planning Commission

2007 Federal Human Capital Survey

1. The people I work with cooperate to get the job done.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
42.9%12
Agree
46.4%13
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
7.1%2
Disagree
3.6%1
Strongly Disagree 0.0%0
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2. I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my organization.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
28.6%8
Agree
46.4%13
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
17.9%5
Disagree
3.6%1
Strongly Disagree
3.6%1
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3. My work gives me a feeling of personal accomplishment.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
39.3%11
Agree
28.6%8
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
21.4%6
Disagree
7.1%2
Strongly Disagree
3.6%1
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4. I like the kind of work I do.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
46.4%13
Agree
50.0%14
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
3.6%1
Disagree 0.0%0
Strongly Disagree 0.0%0
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5. I have trust and confidence in my supervisor.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
35.7%10
Agree
28.6%8
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
21.4%6
Disagree
10.7%3
Strongly Disagree
3.6%1
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6. Overall, how good a job do you feel is being done by your immediate supervisor/team leader?
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Very Good
35.7%10
Good
39.3%11
Fair
14.3%4
Poor
7.1%2
Very Poor
3.6%1
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7. The workforce has the job-relevant knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
10.7%3
Agree
67.9%19
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
17.9%5
Disagree
3.6%1
Strongly Disagree 0.0%0
Do Not Know 0.0%0
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8. My work unit is able to recruit people with the right skills.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
21.4%6
Agree
53.6%15
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
14.3%4
Disagree
7.1%2
Strongly Disagree 0.0%0
Do Not Know
3.6%1
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9. I know how my work relates to the agency’s goals and priorities.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
50.0%14
Agree
39.3%11
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
10.7%3
Disagree 0.0%0
Strongly Disagree 0.0%0
Do Not Know 0.0%0
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10. The work I do is important.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
46.4%13
Agree
35.7%10
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
14.3%4
Disagree 0.0%0
Strongly Disagree
3.6%1
Do Not Know 0.0%0
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11. I know my role and responsibility as a project team leader/member.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
28.6%8
Agree
46.4%13
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
17.9%5
Disagree
3.6%1
Strongly Disagree
3.6%1
Do Not Know 0.0%0
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12. Physical conditions (for example, noise level, temperature, lighting, cleanliness in the workplace) allow employees to perform their jobs well.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
67.9%19
Agree
21.4%6
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
7.1%2
Disagree 0.0%0
Strongly Disagree
3.6%1
Do Not Know 0.0%0
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13. Supervisors/team leaders in my work unit support employee development.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
35.7%10
Agree
39.3%11
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
10.7%3
Disagree
10.7%3
Strongly Disagree
3.6%1
Do Not Know 0.0%0
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14. My talents are used well in the workplace.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
25.0%7
Agree
39.3%11
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
17.9%5
Disagree
7.1%2
Strongly Disagree
10.7%3
Do Not Know 0.0%0
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15. My training needs are assessed.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
14.3%4
Agree
57.1%16
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
10.7%3
Disagree
10.7%3
Strongly Disagree
3.6%1
Do Not Know
3.6%1
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16. Promotions in my work unit are based on merit.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
22.2%6
Agree
33.3%9
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
11.1%3
Disagree
7.4%2
Strongly Disagree
7.4%2
Do Not Know
18.5%5
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17. In my work unit, steps are taken to deal with a poor performer who cannot or will not improve.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
7.4%2
Agree
37.0%10
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
18.5%5
Disagree
11.1%3
Strongly Disagree
14.8%4
Do Not Know
11.1%3
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18. Creativity and innovation are rewarded.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
14.8%4
Agree
48.1%13
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
18.5%5
Disagree
11.1%3
Strongly Disagree
7.4%2
Do Not Know 0.0%0
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19. In my most recent performance appraisal, I understood what I had to do to be rated at different performance levels (e.g., Fully Successful, Outstanding).
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
37.0%10
Agree
48.1%13
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
3.7%1
Disagree
7.4%2
Strongly Disagree 0.0%0
No Basis to Judge
3.7%1
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20. In my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
11.1%3
Agree
37.0%10
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
11.1%3
Disagree
14.8%4
Strongly Disagree
14.8%4
Do Not Know
11.1%3
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21. Pay raises depend on how well employees perform their jobs.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
11.1%3
Agree
40.7%11
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
25.9%7
Disagree
7.4%2
Strongly Disagree
7.4%2
Do Not Know
7.4%2
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22. My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
51.9%14
Agree
25.9%7
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
11.1%3
Disagree
3.7%1
Strongly Disagree
3.7%1
Do Not Know
3.7%1
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23. Discussions with my supervisor/team leader about my performance are worthwhile.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
48.1%13
Agree
25.9%7
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
11.1%3
Disagree
11.1%3
Strongly Disagree
3.7%1
Do Not Know 0.0%0
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24. Managers/supervisors/team leaders work well with employees of different backgrounds.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
18.5%5
Agree
44.4%12
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
14.8%4
Disagree
18.5%5
Strongly Disagree
3.7%1
Do Not Know 0.0%0
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25. My supervisor supports my need to balance work and family issues.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
55.6%15
Agree
33.3%9
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
11.1%3
Disagree 0.0%0
Strongly Disagree 0.0%0
Do Not Know 0.0%0
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26. I have a high level of respect for my organization’s senior leaders.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
29.6%8
Agree
37.0%10
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
25.9%7
Disagree
3.7%1
Strongly Disagree
3.7%1
Do Not Know 0.0%0
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27. In my organization, leaders generate high levels of motivation and commitment in the workforce.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
11.1%3
Agree
44.4%12
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
22.2%6
Disagree
22.2%6
Strongly Disagree 0.0%0
Do Not Know 0.0%0
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28. Managers review and evaluate the organization’s progress toward meeting its goals and objectives.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
18.5%5
Agree
55.6%15
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
14.8%4
Disagree
7.4%2
Strongly Disagree 0.0%0
Do Not Know
3.7%1
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29. Employees are protected from health and safety hazards on the job.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
81.5%22
Agree
14.8%4
Neither Agree Nor Disagree 0.0%0
Disagree 0.0%0
Strongly Disagree 0.0%0
Do Not Know
3.7%1
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30. Employees have a feeling of personal empowerment with respect to work processes.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
11.1%3
Agree
44.4%12
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
25.9%7
Disagree
18.5%5
Strongly Disagree 0.0%0
Do Not Know 0.0%0
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31. My workload is reasonable.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
18.5%5
Agree
55.6%15
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
11.1%3
Disagree
14.8%4
Strongly Disagree 0.0%0
Do Not Know 0.0%0
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32. Managers communicate the goals and priorities of the organization.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
18.5%5
Agree
48.1%13
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
18.5%5
Disagree
14.8%4
Strongly Disagree 0.0%0
Do Not Know 0.0%0
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33. My organization has prepared employees for potential security threats.
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Strongly Agree
11.1%3
Agree
44.4%12
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
29.6%8
Disagree
7.4%2
Strongly Disagree 0.0%0
Do Not Know
7.4%2
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34. How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on what’s going on in your organization?
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Very Satisfied
25.9%7
Satisfied
40.7%11
Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied
11.1%3
Dissatisfied
18.5%5
Very Dissatisfied
3.7%1
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35. How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work?
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Very Satisfied
29.6%8
Satisfied
40.7%11
Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied
14.8%4
Dissatisfied
11.1%3
Very Dissatisfied
3.7%1
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36. How satisfied are you with your opportunity to get a better job in your organization?
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Very Satisfied
25.9%7
Satisfied
18.5%5
Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied
37.0%10
Dissatisfied
3.7%1
Very Dissatisfied
14.8%4
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37. How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job?
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Very Satisfied
40.7%11
Satisfied
40.7%11
Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied
3.7%1
Dissatisfied
14.8%4
Very Dissatisfied. 0.0%0
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38. How satisfied are you with the policies and practices of your senior leaders?
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Very Satisfied
14.8%4
Satisfied
48.1%13
Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied
18.5%5
Dissatisfied
14.8%4
Very Dissatisfied
3.7%1
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39. How satisfied are you with the training you receive for your present job?
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Very Satisfied
22.2%6
Satisfied
59.3%16
Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied
7.4%2
Dissatisfied
3.7%1
Very Dissatisfied
7.4%2
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40. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your job?
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Very Satisfied
48.1%13
Satisfied
37.0%10
Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied
11.1%3
Dissatisfied 0.0%0
Very Dissatisfied
3.7%1
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41. Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your pay?
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Very Satisfied
25.9%7
Satisfied
55.6%15
Neither Satisfied Nor Dissatisfied
14.8%4
Dissatisfied 0.0%0
Very Dissatisfied
3.7%1
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42. What is your supervisory status?
 Response
Percent
Response
Count
Non-Supervisor: You do not supervise other employees.
53.8%14
Team Leader: You are not an official supervisor; you provide employees with day-to-day guidance in work projects, but do not have supervisory responsibilities or conduct performance appraisals.
23.1%6
Supervisor: You are responsible for employees’ performance appraisals and approval of their leave, but you do not supervise other supervisors.
19.2%5
Manager: You are in a management position and supervise one or more supervisors. 0.0%0
Executive: Member of the Senior Executive Service or equivalent
3.8%1
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