SECRETARY/SUPERVISOR ATTITUDE SURVEY ON NEW SECRETARY SYSTEM

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• Publication Date: November 12, 1986
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SUBJECT: SECRETARY/SUPERVISOR ATTITUDE SURVEY ON NEW SECRETARY
SYSTEM
I. FOLLOWING IS AN ATTITUDE SURVEY FOR SECRETARIES AND THEIR
SUPERVISORS TO COMPLETE AND RETURN BY 1 FEBRUARY 1987. THE SURVEY
ASKS FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEW SECRETARIAL CAREER SYSTEM AS WELL
AS SECRETARIAL JOB SATISFACTION. THE FIRST SECTION IS TO BE
COMPLETED INDEPENDENTLY BY THE SECRETARY AND THE SECOND SECTION.
BEGINNING AT PARA 5. IS TO BE COMPLETED INDEPENDENTLY BY THE
SUPERVISOR. PLEASE MAKE A COPY OF THE QUESTIONNAIRE FOR EACH
SECRETARY AND SUPERVISOR, SEND IN-THE ANSWERS, AND THEN DESTROY ALL
FIELD COPIES. ANSWERS MAY BE WRITTEN ON THE SURVEY FORM AND THE
HARDCOPY POUCHED DIRECTLY, EYES ONLY, TO OMS/PSD OR ANSWERS CANjai...
SENT BY TELEPOUCH TO OMS/PSD. TO ENSURE COMPLETE ANONYMITY. PLEASE
DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON THE SURVEY FORMS. THANK YOU. ?WE APPRECIATE
YOUR TAKING THE TIME TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS.
2. ATTITUDES TOWARD THE SECRETARIAL CAREER SYSTEM
(FOR SECRETARIES TO COMPLETE. SUPERVISORS SEE PARA 5):
THE QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION DEAL WITH YOUR ATTITUDES AND
OPINIONS ABOUT THE SECRETARIAL CAREER SYSTEM. THERE ARE NO RIGHT OR
WRONG ANSWERS TO ANY OF THESE STATEMENTS. DO NOT SPEND TOO MUCH
TIME ON ANY ONE STATEMENT.
FOR EACH OF THESE QUESTIONS PLEASE INDICATE ON A 5-POINT SCALE
HOW MUCH YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE. THE POINTS ON THE SCALE ARE DEFINED
AS FOLLOWS:
A - AGREE
B - TEND TO AGREE
C - UNDECIDED
D - TEND TO DISAGREE
E - DISAGREE
(e...)1. THE SECRETARIAL CAREER SYSTEM WILL HAVE A NEGATIVE
EFFECT ON THE SECRETARIAL OCCUPATION.
( I WILL BE PAID MORE FAIRLY UNDER THE NEW PAY SYSTEM.
)3. MY FUTURE WILL BE BRIGHTER UNDER THE SECRETARIAL
CAREER SYSTEM.
( &)41. TRAINING WILL BE VERY IMPORTANT FOR ADVANCEMENT UNDER
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THE SECRETARIAL CAREER SYSTEM.
THE SATISFACTION I GET FROM WORKING FOR THE
ORGANIZATION WILL NOT CHANGE MUCH WITH THE NEW
SYSTEM.
)6. THE SALARY THAT I RECEIVE UNDER THE NEW SYSTEM WILL BE
MORE COMPETITIVE WITH PRIVATE INDUSTRY.
( 6 )7. FEWER SECRETARIES WILL LEAVE THE ORGANIZATION BECAUSE
OF THE NEW SECRETARIAL CAREER SYSTEM.
(-& )6. IT WILL BE DIFFICULT FOR ME TO GET THE TRAINING I'LL
NEED TO ADVANCE UNDER THE NEW SYSTEM.
( C )9. THE SECRETARIAL CAREER SYSTEM WILL HAVE A POSITIVE
EFFECT ON MORALE.
(E)10. I'LL HAVE LESS RESPONSIBILITY UNDER THE SECRETARIAL
CAREER SYSTEM.
(e)11. EVEN WITH THE NEW SYSTEM I'LL PROBABLY LEAVE THE
ORGANIZATION TO WORK SOMEWHERE ELSE.
(4)12. UNDER THE NEW SYSTEM I'LL FEEL MORE LIKE PART OF A
TEAM.
(A )13. WITH THE NEW SYSTEM I WILL BE EXPECTED TO PARTICIPATE
MORE IN MAKING DECISIONS.
(0 )14. OVERALL, I AM NOT IN FAVOR OF THE SECRETARIAL CAREER
SYSTEM.
(A-)15.
(4)16.
THE SECRETARIAL CAREER SYSTEM WILL IMPROVE
COMMUNICATION BETWEEN ME AND MY SUPERVISOR.
COMPLIANCE WITH TRAINING REQUIREMENTS WILL BE VERY
DISRUPTIVE IN MY OFFICE.
3. JOB SATISFACTION INVENTORY (FOR SECRETARIES TO COMPLETE)
THE STATEMENTS IN THIS SECTION ASK YOU HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT YOUR
JOB. IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE SUPERVISOR, POOL YOUR FEELINGS AND
GIVE US YOUR BEST RESPONSE. FOR EACH OF THESE STATEMENTS PLEASE
INDICATE ON A 5-POINT SCALE HOW MUCH YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE. THE
POINTS ON THE SCALE ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
A - AGREE
B - TEND TO AGREE
C - UNDECIDED
D - TEND TO DISAGREE
E - DISAGREE
(A)17. I HAVE EXPERIENCED A GROWTH IN SKILLS OVER THE PAST
YEAR.
(k)18. MY JOB REQUIRES ME TO BE CREATIVE.
(E)19. MY CO-WORKERS GIVE ME LESS COOPERATION THAN THEY
SHOULD.
(L)20. MY SUPERVISOR WATCHES ME TOO CLOSELY.
(g)21. I AM GETTING PAID AS MUCH AS I WOULD OUTSIDE THE
ORGANIZATION.
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(j)22. MY SUPERVISOR GIVES CONFUSING INSTRUCTIONS.
(i)23. CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT ARE EXCELLENT.
(e)24. SOME ASPECTS OF MY JOB ARE TOO DIFFICULT FOR ME.
(f.)25. I RARELY SEE THE RESULTS OF MY WORK.
(t)26. MANAGEMENT FAILS TO EXPLAIN ADEQUATELY TO EMPLOYEES
THE REASONS FOR ITS ACTIONS.
(A)27. MY SUPERVISOR LISTENS TO MY SUGGESTIONS.
(A )28. I WOULD TURN DOWN A CHANCE TO CHANGE MY PRESENT JOB
FOR ONE OF EQUAL PAY. SECURITY. AND STATUS.
(6)29. MY SUPERVISOR MAKES TOO MANY TECHNICAL MISTAKES.
(A )30. I GET ALONG WELL WITH MY CO-WORKERS.
( )21. I HAVE DONE A GOOD JOB.
(t)32. THERE ARE TOO MANY PEOPLE TELLING ME WHAT TO DO.
(A )33. I CAN TRUST MY SUPERVISOR.
(0)34. I WOULD PROBABLY ADVANCE MORE QUICKLY IN PRIVATE
INDUSTRY THAN IN THIS ORGANIZATION.
(4)35. MY SUPERVISOR MAKES SOUND DECISIONS.
(E )36. MY SUPERVISOR IS UNWILLING TO ACT ON NEW IDEAS THAT I
THINK HAVE MERIT.
(A)37.
I SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE A PROJECT OR SOME ASPECT OF IT
EVERY WEEK.
(A)38. MY SUPERVISOR GETS ALONG WELL WITH HIS BOSS.
1)39. I AM RARELY ASKED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PLANNING OF MY
CAREER DEVELOPMENT.
(A)40. I KNOW WHAT MY SUPERVISOR THINKS OF ME AND MY WORK.
(6)41. IN TERMS OF INTERESTS AND ATTITUDES I HAVE A LOT IN
COMMON WITH MY FELLOW WORKERS.
)42. MY WORK BORES ME.
(1)43. MY SUPERVISOR HAS SHOWN INTEREST IN MY CAREER
DEVELOPMENT.
(A )44 MY CHANCES FOR PROMOTION IN THIS ORGANIZATION ARE
GOOD.
(2)45. AT THE END OF THE DAY I WONDER WHAT I HAVE
ACCOMPLISHED.
(A)46. I CAN MAKE MY IDEAS KNOWN TO MANAGEMENT.
(fL )47. FOR THE WORK I DO I AM UNDERPAID.
(6-)48. I FEEL ILL AT EASE IN THE PRESENCE OF MY SUPERVISOR
(A )49. MY SUPERVISOR ALLOWS ME TO MAKE MY OWN DECISIONS ON
HOW I DO MY WORK.
(5)50. I HAVE ENOUGH WORK ASSIGNED TO KEEP ME BUSY.
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($)51. MY PRESENT JOB IS IN THE AREA OF WORK (NOT NECESSARILY
THE SAME JOB) I WISH TO REMAIN IN PERMANENTLY.
(ik )52. I GET CHALLENGING, IMPORTANT ASSIGNMENTS.
(E)53. MY SUPERVISOR FAILS TO PROVIDE ME WITH THE MATERIALS,
INFORMATION, OR ASSISTANCE I NEED TO DO MY BEST WORK.
(ik )54. MANAGEMENT MAKES AN EFFORT TO SOLICIT MY IDEAS OUTSIDE
THE FORMAL SUGGESTION SYSTEM.
(E. )55. I AM DISCOURAGED IN MY PRESENT JOB.
(E)56. THERE IS A COMMUNICATION GAP BETWEEN MANAGEMENT AND
EMPLOYEES.
A)57. MY SUPERVISOR IS WELL-QUALIFIED TECHNICALLY.
(t )58. MY JOB IS USUALLY SO EASY IT ISN'T INTERESTING.
(i: )59. MY RATE OF ADVANCEMENT HAS BEEN SLOWER THAN I WAS LED
TO BELIEVE.
(#41)60. I USUALLY RECEIVE PRAISE FOR MY WORK WHEN I HAVE DONE
A GOOD JOB.
(6)61. DECISIONS AFFECTING MY ASSIGNMENTS AND CAREER ARE MADE
WITH LITTLE REGARD FOR MY OWN PREFERENCES.
(/1 )62. THE LONGER I WORK FOR THIS ORGANIZATION, THE MORE I
FEEL I BELONG.
la. )63. I HAVE LITTLE OPPORTUNITY TO USE MY ABILITIES IN THIS
ORGANIZATION.
(6)64. CURRENT PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ARE FAIR.
(6)65. THE METHOD USED TO EVALUATE MY PERFORMANCE LEAVES MUCH
TO BE DESIRED.
(E)66. SOMETIMES I FEEL THAT MY JOB COUNTS FOR VERY LITTLE IN
THIS ORGANIZATION.
(A )67. I REALLY FEEL PART OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
(4)68. IF I HAVE A COMPLAINT TO MAKE, I FEEL FREE TO TALK TO
SOMEONE IN MANAGEMENT.
(4)69. I FEEL I CONTRIBUTE TO THE OFFICE-TEAM EFFORT TO GET
THE JOB DONE.
41)70. FILLING IN A QUESTIONNAIRE LIKE THIS IS A GOOD WAY TO
LET MANAGEMENT KNOW WHAT EMPLOYEES THINK.
(4)71.
I THINK SOME GOOD MAY COME FROM A QUESTIONNAIRE LIKE
THIS.
4. DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (FOR SECRETARIES TO COMPLETE)
THE QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION DEAL WITH YOUR POSITION IN THE
ORGANIZATION. .
(8)72. WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT GRADE UNDER THE NEW SECRETARY
SCHEDULE?
A. SECRETARY TRAINEE
B. SECRETARY
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C. SENIOR SECRETARY
D. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
(6)73. WHICH DO YOU FEEL IS MOST ACCURATE IN DESCRIBING YOUR
SKILLS AND ABILITIES?
A. SECRETARY TRAINEE
B. SECRETARY
C. SENIOR SECRETARY
D. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
6)74. WHICH DO YOU FEEL IS MOST ACCURATE IN DESCRIBING THE
LEVEL OF DUTIES IN YOUR PRESENT JOB?
A. SECRETARY TRAINEE
B. SECRETARY
C. SENIOR SECRETARY
D. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
(i))75. HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THIS ORGANIZATION?
A. LESS THAN ONE YEAR.
B. AT LEAST ONE YEAR BUT LESS THAN THREE YEARS.
C. AT LEAST THREE YEARS BUT LESS THAN FIVE YEARS.
D. AT LEAST FIVE YEARS BUT LESS THAN TEN YEARS.
E. TEN YEARS OR LONGER.
(8)76. DO YOU WORK FULL TIME OR PART TIME?
A. FULL TIME
?B. PART TIME
END OF SECRETARY'S PART OF THE SURVEY
5. ATTITUDES TOWARD THE SECRETARIAL CAREER SYSTEM
THE QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION DEAL WITH YOUR ATTITUDES AND
OPINIONS ABOUT THE SECRETARIAL CAREER SYSTEM. THERE ARE NO RIGHT OR
WRONG ANSWERS TO ANY OF THESE STATEMENTS. DO NOT SPEND TOO MUCH
TIME ON ANY ONE STATEMENT.
FOR EACH OF THESE QUESTIONS PLEASE INDICATE ON A 5-POINT SCALE HOW
MUCH YOU AGREE OR DISAGREE. THE POINTS ON THE SCALE ARE DEFINED AS
FOLLOWS:
A - AGREE
B - TEND TO AGREE
C - UNDECIDED
D - TEND TO DISAGREE
E - DISAGREE
( E.) 1. THE SECRETARIAL CAREER SYSTEM WILL HAVE A NEGATIVE
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EFFECT ON THE SECRETARIAL OCCUPATION.
( /4) 2. MY SECRETARY WILL BE PAID MORE FAIRLY UNDER THE NEW
PAY SYSTEM.
(5) 3. MY SECRETARY'S FUTURE WILL BE BRIGHTER UNDER THE
SECRETARIAL CAREER SYSTEM.
(i3) 4. TRAINING WILL BE VERY IMPORTANT FOR ADVANCEMENT UNDER
THE SECRETARIAL CAREER SYSTEM.
(0) 5. THE SATISFACTION MY SECRETARY GETS FROM WORKING FOR
THE ORGANIZATION WILL NOT CHANGE MUCH WITH THE NEW
SYSTEM.
(>1
THE SALARY THAT MY SECRETARY RECEIVES UNDER THE NEW
SYSTEM WILL BE MORE COMPETITIVE WITH PRIVATE
INDUSTRY.
(II) 7. FEWER SECRETARIES WILL LEAVE THE ORGANIZATION BECAUSE
OF THE NEW SECRETARIAL CAREER SYSTEM.
(4) 8. IT WILL BE DIFFICULT FOR MY SECRETARY TO GET THE
TRAINING SHE'LL NEED TO ADVANCE UNDER THE NEW SYSTEM.
(C) 9. THE SECRETARIAL CAREER SYSTEM WILL HAVE A POSITIVE
EFFECT ON MORALE.
(41)10. MY SECRETARY WILL HAVE LESS RESPONSIBILITY UNDER THE
SECRETARIAL CAREER SYSTEM.
(1)11. EVEN WITH THE NEW SYSTEM MY SECRETARY WILL PROBABLY
LEAVE THE ORGANIZATION TO WORK SOMEWHERE ELSE.
(6)12. UNDER THE NEW SYSTEM MY SECRETARY WILL FEEL MORE LIKE
PART OF A TEAM.
(1))12. WITH THE NEW SYSTEM MY SECRETARY WILL BE EXPECTED TO
PARTICIPATE MORE IN MAKING DECISIONS.
(e)14. OVERALL, I AM NOT IN FAVOR OF THE SECRETARIAL CAREER
SYSTEM.
(43)15. THE SECRETARIAL CAREER SYSTEM WILL IMPROVE
COMMUNICATION BETWEEN ME AND MY SECRETARY.
(9)16. COMPLIANCE WITH TRAINING REQUIREMENTS WILL BE VERY
DISRUPTIVE IN MY OFFICE.
6. MANAGEMENT PERCEPTIONS OF SECRETARIAL JOB SATISFACTION
(FOR SUPERVISORS TO COMPLETE)
THE STATEMENTS IN THIS SECTION ASK YOU TO EVALUATE HOW YOU
BELIEVE YOUR SECRETARY FEELS ABOUT HER JOB. WE ARE INTERESTED IN
YOUR PERCEPTIONS, SO PLEASE DO NOT ASK YOUR SECRETARY FOR THE
ANSWER." IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE SECRETARY, POOL YOUR FEELINGS
AND GIVE US YOUR BEST RESPONSE.
FOR EACH OF THESE STATEMENTS PLEASE INDICATE ON A 5-POINT SCALE
HOW MUCH YOU BELIEVE YOUR SECRETARY WOULD AGREE OR DISAGREE. THE
POINTS ON THE SCALE ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
A - AGREE
B - TEND TO AGREE
C - UNDECIDED
- TEND TO DISAGREE
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E - DISAGREE
(6)17. MY SECRETARY FEELS THAT SHE HAS EXPERIENCED A DEFINITE
GROWTH IN SKILLS DURING THE PAST YEAR.
(0)18. MY SECRETARY THINKS THAT HER JOB REQUIRES HER TO BE
CREATIVE.
(E)19. MY SECRETARY FEELS THAT HER CO-WORKERS GIVE HER LESS
COOPERATION THAN THEY SHOULD.
(S)20. MY SECRETARY THINKS THAT I WATCH HER TOO CLOSELY.
MY SECRETARY BELIEVES THAT SHE IS GETTING PAID AS MUCH
AS SHE WOULD OUTSIDE THE ORGANIZATION.
(C)22. MY SECRETARY THINKS THAT I GIVE CONFUSING
INSTRUCTIONS
(0)23. MY SECRETARY BELIEVES THAT CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR
ADVANCEMENT ARE EXCELLENT IN HER OCCUPATION.
(E)24. MY SECRETARY THINKS THAT SOME ASPECTS OF HER JOB ARE
TOO DIFFICULT FOR HER.
(4)25. MY SECRETARY BELIEVES THAT SHE RARELY SEES THE RESULTS
OF HER WORK.
(a)26. MY SECRETARY THINKS THAT MANAGEMENT FAILS TO EXPLAIN
ADEQUATELY TO EMPLOYEES THE REASONS FOR ITS ACTIONS.
MY SECRETARY FEELS THAT I LISTEN TO HER SUGGESTIONS.
(4)28. MY SECRETARY BELIEVES THAT SHE WOULD TURN DOWN A
CHANCE TO CHANGE HER PRESENT JOB FOR ONE OF EQUAL PAY,
SECURITY, AND STATUS.
(0)29. MY SECRETARY THINKS THAT I MAKE TOO MANY TECHNICAL
MISTAKES.
1/4130. MY SECRETARY FEELS THAT SHE GETS ALONG WELL WITH HER
CO-WORKERS.
(h)31. MY SECRETARY FEELS THAT SHE HAS DONE A GOOD JOB.
(E.)32. MY SECRETARY THINKS THAT THERE ARE TOO MANY PEOPLE
TELLING HER WHAT TO DO.
(A)33. MY SECRETARY BELIEVES THAT SHE CAN TRUST ME.
(0)34. MY SECRETARY THINKS THAT SHE WOULD PROBABLY ADVANCE
MORE QUICKLY IN PRIVATE INDUSTRY THAN IN THIS
ORGANIZATION.
( di )35 . MY SECRETARY THINKS THAT I MAKE SOUND DECISIONS.
(0)36. MY SECRETARY THINKS THAT I AM UNWILLING TO ACT ON
IDEAS THAT SHE THINKS HAS MERIT.
(6)37. MY SECRETARY BELIEVES THAT SHE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES
A PROJECT OR SOME ASPECT OF IT EVERY WEEK.
(638. MY SECRETARY THINKS THAT I GET ALONG WELL WITH MY
BOSS.
(a)39. MY SECRETARY FEELS THAT SHE IS RARELY ASKED TO
PARTICIPATE IN THE PLANNING OF HER CAREER
DEVELOPMENT.
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(A)40. MY SECRETARY KNOWS WHAT I THINK OF HER AND HER WORK.
(4)41. IN TERMS OF INTERESTS AND ATTITUDES MY SECRETARY
BELIEVES SHE HAS A LOT IN COMMON WITH HER FELLOW
WORKERS.
()42. MY SECRETARY FEELS THAT HER WORK BORES HER.
(6)43. MY SECRETARY FEELS THAT I HAVE SHOWN INTEREST IN HER
CAREER DEVELOPMENT.
(4)44. MY SECRETARY THINKS THAT HER CHANCES FOR PROMOTION IN
THIS ORGANIZATION ARE GOOD.
)45. AT THE END OF THE DAY MY SECRETARY WONDERS WHAT SHE
HAS ACCOMPLISHED.
(A)46. MY SECRETARY THINKS THAT SHE CAN MAKE HER IDEAS KNOWN
TO MANAGEMENT.
(? )47. MY SECRETARY FEELS THAT SHE IS UNDERPAID FOR THE WORK
SHE DOES.
1)48. MY SECRETARY FEELS ILL AT EASE IN MY PRESENCE.
(4)49. MY SECRETARY FEELS THAT I ALLOW HER TO MAKE HER OWN
DECISIONS ON HOW SHE DOES HER WORK.
(4)50. MY SECRETARY THINKS THAT SHE HAS ENOUGH WORK ASSIGNED
TO KEEP HER BUSY.
(d).51. MY SECRETARY BELIEVES THAT HER PRESENT JOB IS IN THE
AREA OF WORK (NOT NECESSARILY THE SAME JOB) SHE WISHES
TO REMAIN IN PERMANENTLY.
(42452. MY SECRETARY THINKS THAT SHE GETS CHALLENGING,
IMPORTANT ASSIGNMENTS.
(0)53. MY SECRETARY BELIEVES THAT I FAIL TO PROVIDE HER WITH
THE MATERIALS, INFORMATION, OR ASSISTANCE SHE NEEDS TO
DO HER BEST WORK.
(4)54. MY SECRETARY THINKS THAT MANAGEMENT MAKES AN EFFORT TO
SOLICIT HER IDEAS OUTSIDE THE FORMAL SUGGESTION
SYSTEM.
(8)55. MY SECRETARY FEELS DISCOURAGED IN HER PRESENT JOB.
(43)56.
MY SECRETARY THINKS THAT THERE IS A COMMUNICATION GAP
BETWEEN MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES.
(15)57. MY SECRETARY THINKS THAT I AM WELL-QUALIFIED
TECHNICALLY.
(e)58. MY SECRETARY THINKS THAT HER JOB IS USUALLY SO EASY
THAT IT ISN'T INTERESTING.
(4,),59. MY SECRETARY THINKS THAT HER RATE OF ADVANCEMENT WILL
BE SLOWER THAN SHE WAS LED TO BELIEVE.
(,)60. MY SECRETARY USUALLY RECEIVES PRAISE FOR HER WORK WHEN
SHE HAS DONE A GOOD JOB.
(/9)61. MY SECRETARY THINKS THAT DECISIONS AFFECTING HER
ASSIGNMENTS AND CAREER ARE MADE WITH LITTLE REGARD FOR
HER OWN PREFERENCES.
4)62. THE LONGER MY SECRETARY WORKS FOR THIS ORGANIZATION,
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THE MORE SHE FEELS SHE BELONGS.
(i)63. MY SECRETARY THINKS THAT SHE HAS LITTLE OPPORTUNITY TO
USE HER ABILITIES IN THIS ORGANIZATION.
(.0 )64. MY SECRETARY THINKS THAT CURRENT PROMOTIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES ARE FAIR.
(. 0)65. MY SECRETARY THINKS THAT THE METHOD USED TO EVALUATE
HER PERFORMANCE LEAVES MUCH TO BE DESIRED.
(1)/66. SOMETIMES MY SECRETARY FEELS THAT HER JOB COUNTS FOR
VERY LITTLE IN THIS ORGANIZATION.
ii)67. MY SECRETARY REALLY FEELS PART OF THIS ORGANIZATION.
(.11)68. IF MY SECRETARY HAS A COMPLAINT TO MAKE, SHE FEELS
FREE TO TALK TO SOMEONE IN MANAGEMENT.
(A)69. MY SECRETARY FEELS SHE CONTRIBUTES TO THE OFFICE-TEAM
EFFORT TO GET THE JOB DONE.
(4)70. MY SECRETARY THINKS THAT FILLING IN A QUESTIONNAIRE
LIKE THIS IS A GOOD WAY TO LET MANAGEMENT KNOW WHAT
EMPLOYEES THINK.
11)71. MY SECRETARY FEELS THAT SOME GOOD MAY COME FROM A
QUESTIONNAIRE LIKE THIS.
7. DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION (FOR SUPERVISORS TO COMPLETE)
(a)72. YOUR CURRENT GRADE IS:
A. GS-7. GS-8, OR GS-9
B. GS-10, GS-11, OR GS-12
C. GS-13, GS-14, OR GS-15
D. SENIOR SERVICE - LEVEL J OR 2
E. SENIOR SERVICE - LEVEL 3 OR HIGHER
(A)73. WHICH DO YOU FEEL IS MOST ACCURATE IN DESCRIBING YOUR
SECRETARY'S SKILLS AND ABILITIES?
A. SECRETARY TRAINEE
B. SECRETARY
C. SENIOR SECRETARY
D. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
4574. WHICH DO YOU FEEL IS MOST ACCURATE IN DESCRIBING YOUR
SECRETARY'S LEVEL OF DUTIES IN HER PRESENT JOB?
A. SECRETARY TRAINEE
B. SECRETARY
C. SENIOR SECRETARY
D. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
()75. HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU WORKED FOR THIS ORGANIZATION?
A. LESS THAN FIVE YEARS.
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B. AT LEAST FIVE YEARS BUT LESS THAN TEN YEARS.
C. AT LEAST TEN YEARS BUT LESS THAN FIFTEEN YEARS.
D. AT LEAST FIFTEEN YEARS BUT LESS THAN TWENTY YEARS.
E. TWENTY YEARS OF LONGER.
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THANK YOU, PSD/OMS.
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