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 | |
| answered question | 28 | ||
| skipped question | 0 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 28 | ||
| skipped question | 0 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 28 | ||
| skipped question | 0 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 28 | ||
| skipped question | 0 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 28 | ||
| skipped question | 0 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 28 | ||
| skipped question | 0 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 28 | ||
| skipped question | 0 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 28 | ||
| skipped question | 0 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 28 | ||
| skipped question | 0 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 28 | ||
| skipped question | 0 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 28 | ||
| skipped question | 0 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 28 | ||
| skipped question | 0 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 28 | ||
| skipped question | 0 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 28 | ||
| skipped question | 0 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 28 | ||
| skipped question | 0 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 27 | ||
| skipped question | 1 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 27 | ||
| skipped question | 1 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 27 | ||
| skipped question | 1 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 27 | ||
| skipped question | 1 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 27 | ||
| skipped question | 1 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 27 | ||
| skipped question | 1 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 27 | ||
| skipped question | 1 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 27 | ||
| skipped question | 1 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 27 | ||
| skipped question | 1 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 27 | ||
| skipped question | 1 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 27 | ||
| skipped question | 1 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 27 | ||
| skipped question | 1 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 27 | ||
| skipped question | 1 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 27 | ||
| skipped question | 1 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 27 | ||
| skipped question | 1 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 27 | ||
| skipped question | 1 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 27 | ||
| skipped question | 1 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 27 | ||
| skipped question | 1 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 27 | ||
| skipped question | 1 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 27 | ||
| skipped question | 1 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 27 | ||
| skipped question | 1 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 27 | ||
| skipped question | 1 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 27 | ||
| skipped question | 1 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 27 | ||
| skipped question | 1 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 27 | ||
| skipped question | 1 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 27 | ||
| skipped question | 1 | ||
| 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 | |
| answered question | 26 | ||
| skipped question | 2 | ||