Executive Summary
EPA REGION VH
ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH SURVEY
July 1993
Developed By
, CONTINUING EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF
NATIONAL SEMINARS GROUP
A DIVISION Of ROCKHURST COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTER
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 2
RESEARCH PLAN 2
INTERPRETATION OF DATA 2
MAJOR OBSERVATIONS 3
RECOMMENDATION 4
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT FINDINGS PER CATEGORY 4
Comparison of Mean Ratings for Major Categories 5
Significant Findings Per Category 11
Communications 11
Performance 13
Quality 15
Supervision 17
Teamwork 18
Working Conditions 19
General Personnel 21
Personnel: Change 24
Personnel: Diversity 25
Senior Management 26
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; EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF
EPA REGION VII
ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH SURVEY
INTRODUCTION
During the first quarter of 1993, the management of EPA Region
VII commissioned the Continuing Education and Development
Division of .Rockhurst College Continuing Education Center to
conduct a Organizational Health Survey of its employees.
The purpose of this study was to measure across all personnel
levels .the- Organizational Health (prevailing influence or
enviromrtental conditions characterizing a group). Organizational
Health was operatibnally defined through the theoretical
constructs of communications, performance, quality, supervision,
teamwork, working conditions, general personnelchange and
diversityand senior management. Participant responses were
analyzed by the above categories as well as demographic groups of
iriihOEity or non-minority, sex, age, length of employment and
supervisory or non-supervisory.
The underlying assumption in the development of the survey and
the interpretation of the results is that higher levels of
satisfaction within these categories of organizational health
indicate stronger and more positive organizational health.
This Executive Summary contains illustrative graphs as well as
highlights of the descriptive statistics. Detailed analysis and
significant findings are reported in the book, DETAILED RESULTS
OF EPA REGION VII ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH SURVEY.
RESEARCH PLAN
All employees were sent a copy of a questionnaire to determine
the work climate at Region VII. In order to maintain
confidentiality, questionnaires were sent by mail for processing.
The response rate was exceptionally high with 70% of the
employees returning their surveys (431 out of 611 mailed).
INTERPRETATION OF DATA
There are two measures which can be used to determine whether
sub-groups (e.g., males and females) have different responses to
a specific question.
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Means: The "average" response of one group such as
females is compared to another group such as males to
see if they are similar.'
Distributions: The distribution of responses (ratings
of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) is compared to the distribution of
responses for another group. -..-'. '.-_:/.-'^."J-.
Two groups may have similar means, but have ,/diif fereiit'' r
distributions. For example, a normal distribution-(bell-shaped
curve) could have the same mean as an exponential Curve7 (skewed
curve). But their distributions are not the sained- ; uo ;
Commentary (in Detailed Results Report) for a graph which; appears
to have similar means will indicate that the distributions are-
different. For those situations, review the-distributions-for
that specific question (see Detailed Results"Report) . -Yott 'will
notice that the percentages for the different categories (e.g^,
strongly agree, agree, uncertain, disagree, and strongly"' -"--'
disagree)?have a different pattern. The statistic- ChiTsquared
was used as the measure to determine whether the 'distributions
were similar; the criteria used was a probability level less"than
.05. _'.- ..,
MAJOR OBSERVATIONS
The lowest ratings occur for the category "Senior Management";
however, it should be kept in mind that there was only one rating
question for that category. Those lowest ratings occurred for
all subcategories of race, sex, age, length of employment and
supervisory status. :. - " ;t " -
Other interesting findings across the categories and demographic
cuts were:
1) the highest communication rating was given by "supervisory
employees" and the lowest was given" by "non-white" - ,
employees; ~ ."'.'' "'
2) the^ highest performance rating was given by ""supervisory
staff" and the lowest performance rating Was .given by -"non-
white" employees;
3) highest quality rating was given by "supervisory employees";
4) highest supervision rating was given by "supervisory
employees" and males appeared more satisfied with
r supervisory actions than females;
5) highest teamwork rating was given by "supervisory employees"
and the lowest were given by "non-whites" and persons
"employed 3 to 8 years";
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6) highest working conditions (enough time, supplies or
equipment to do their jobs) rating was given by "non-white
employees" while "white employees" had stronger level of
agreement that they were satisfied with the working
environment and felt valued and respected as an employee;
7) average ratings were given by all sub-groups in response to
the general personnel questions and slightly more than half
of the employees would prefer more money allocated for
technical training (skill development for immediate job);
8) highest change rating was given by "supervisory employees"
and "non-whites" and "female" employees have a stronger
level of agreement that change is an opportunity and not a
nuisance;
9) highest personnel diversity rating was given by "supervisory
employees" and the lowest was given by "non-white";
10) senior management received the highest ratings from persons
under age 30 and the group, as a whole, perceived
senior management as the area in greatest need of
improvement."
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that focus groups, teams, and/or task force
groups be convened to develop and implement organizational
strategies and action plans to address the issues that surfaced
in this survey.
SIGNIFICANT FINDINGS PER CATEGORY
The following pages of the executive report are: 1) summary
graphs comparing the mean ratings by Major Conceptual Categories
and Demographic Categories and 2) summary pages per category of
the results from the survey. Please refer to the Detailed
Results for clarification and documentation for the findings.
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Comparison of Mean Ratings For
Major Categories
Graph 1
Communications
Performance
Quality
Supervision
Teamwork
Working Conditions
Personnel: General
Personnel: Change
Personnel: Diversity
Senior Management *
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Comparison of Mean Ratings For
Major Categories By Race
Graph 2
White
Non-White
Communications
Performance
Quality
Supervision
Teamwork
Working Conditions
Personnel: General
Personnel: Change
Personnel: Diversity
Senior Management
2.6
2.7
2.5
2.5
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Comparison of Mean Ratings For
Major Categories By Sex
Graph 3
I 1 Female
Male
Communications
Performance
Quality
Supervision
Teamwork
Working Conditions
Personnel: General
Personnel: Change
Personnel: Diversity
Senior Management
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Comparison of Mean Ratings For
Major Categories By Two Age Groups
Graph 4
Communications
Performance
Quality
Supervision
Teamwork
Working Conditions
Personnel: General
Personnel: Change
Personnel: Diversity
Senior Management
Under 30
45 +
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Comparison of Mean Ratings For
Major Categories By Length of Employment
Graph 5
Communications
Performance
Quality
Supervision
Teamwork
Working Conditions
Personnel: General
Personnel: Change
Personnel: Diversity
Senior Management
< 3 years
9 +
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Comparison of Mean Ratings For
Major Categories By Supervisory Role
Graph 6
I 1 Supervi
rvisor
Non-supervisor
Communications
Performance
Quality
Supervision
Teamwork
Working Conditions
Personnel: General
Personnel: Change
Personnel: Diversity
Senior Management
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COMMUNICATIONS
Number of Questions;
11 questions (Ql, Q3, Q6, Q7, Q8, Q36, Q46, Q48, Q49, Q53,
Q54)
All questions requested a rating.
Two questions (Q6 and Q54), however, had a scale for
which low scores could imply a "problem area;" this was
in contrast to most questions for which "low" scores
were positive.
Major Observations
The highest average Communication rating was given by
"Supervisory" personnel. The lowest was given by "non-white"
employees.
42% disagree that there is an atmosphere of open,
informal and honest communication (Ql).
74% agree that they are allowed to discuss openly
difficult issues or problems which affect their jobs
(Q3).
There is a range of opinion concerning whether
information communicated to them is selective (Q6).
Differences By Race
"Non-whites" were more likely to feel that some information
was withheld from them (Q6). They also were less likely to
agree that their opinions were encouraged and respected
(Q7), and less likely to agree that they had access to the
information they needed to do the job (Q8).
Differences By Sex
Females were more likely to feel that some information was
withheld from them (Q6). They were less likely to feel that
they could be direct and honest with their supervisors and
less likely to feel comfortable discussing new assignments
with their supervisors (Q53).
Males were more likely to give "uncertain" ratings to
"Supervisor gives me clear directions" although the mean
ratings for Q49 were similar for both males and females.
Females were more likely to indicate that "conflicts and
disagreements" were usually ignored in their sections.
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Differences By Length of Employment
Persons who had been employed less than three years were
more likely to agree that there was an atmosphere of open,
informal, and honest communication (Ql). Persons who have
been employed 3 to 8 years were more likely to disagree with
this statement.
This pattern of response continued when employees indicated
their level of agreement with "information that is
communicated to me is very selective. People withhold
information" (Q6). Persons employed 3 to 8 years were more
likely to agree with this statement.
Differences by Supervisory Role
Supervisory persons generally gave more positive responses
than did non-supervisory persons on four of the 11
questions. Non-supervisory persons tended to be more likely
to feel that information was withheld from them (Q6), and
that conflicts and disagreements were ignored in their
section (Q54).
Non-supervisory persons were less likely to agree that their
opinions were encouraged and respected (Q7), and less likely
to agree that conflicts were honestly discussed and resolved
in their section.
Interpretation Note;
Questions 6 and 54 had "reversed" ratings; more specifically, a
low rating could indicate a "problem area," while a high rating
could indicate "not a problem area." When the overall means for
the Communication Subgroup were calculated, these responses were
reversed so that the means would more accurately reflect the
rating for Communications. On the individual graphs, however,
the actual scaling is used and an asterisk is shown to remind the
reader that the scaling was reversed.
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PERFORMANCE
Number of Questions;
8 questions (Q9, Q13, Q15, Q16, Q22, Q61, Q62 and Q70)
All questions except Q13 requested a rating.
One question (Q9) had a scale for which low scores
could imply a "problem area;" this was in contrast to
most questions for which "low" scores were positive.
Question 13 requested one of two alternative responses.
Major Observations
The highest "Performance" rating was given by "Supervisory"
staff; the lowest was given by "Non-white" employees.
Differences By Race
Non-whites were less likely than whites to agree that
outstanding achievements were rewarded in their department
(Q22). They expressed stronger disagreement that good
performance was rewarded through pay or promotion (Q70).
Differences By Sex
Females were more likely than males to express some level of
disagreement that most people are concerned with following
established rules and regulations (Q16).
Females were more likely than males to respond to both
extremes "strongly agree" and "strongly disagree" that
outstanding achievements were rewarded in their departments
(Q22). Females were also more likely to respond to both
extremes that they were satisfied with their job (Q61).
Females expressed more disagreement that good performance
was rewarded through pay or promotion (Q70).
Differences By Age
Persons at least 30 tended to express disagreement that good
performance was rewarded through pay or promotion (Q70).
Differences By Length of Employment
Persons employed at least 9 years were more likely to agree
that they have sufficient authority to solve the routine
situations and/or problems of their jobs (Q15). They were
also more likely to agree that when problems occurred in
their sections that people spend their time looking for
constructive solutions instead of someone to blame (Q62).
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Differences By Supervisory Role
Non-supervisors would like to have more influence about how
their assigned tasks are completed (Q9).
Supervisors gave stronger levels of agreement that they have
sufficient authority to solve the routine situations and/or
problems of their jobs (Q15).
Non-supervisors gave stronger levels of disagreement that
good performance is rewarded through pay or promotions
(Q70).
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QUALITY
Number of Questions:
10 questions (Q12, Q17, Q19, Q20, Q21, Q23, Q24, Q25, Q27,
Q28)
All questions except Q17 requested a rating.
Question 17 requested one of three specific choices.
Primary Level of Impediments
The majority of employees felt that "Senior Management" was the
primary level at which impediments occurred that impacted the
accomplishment of EPA's mission (Q17).
First level supervisors and managers were considered the primary
impediment more frequently by non-whites, persons under age 30,
and persons employed less than 9 years.
Major Observations
The highest "Quality" rating was given by "Supervisory" staff.
Differences By Sex
Females were more likely than males to indicate that they
were "uncertain" that quality improvement efforts have
made a positive impact on Region VII (Q28).
Differences By Age
Persons at least age 30 had a higher level of agreement
that they knew who their internal customers were (Q23)
and who their external customers were (Q24).
Persons, ages 30 to 44, had a higher level of
disagreement that there were incentives to encourage
workers to do excellent, high quality work beyond the
level of just doing enough to get by (Q27).
Persons, at least age 45, had a higher level of
disagreement that the quality improvement efforts have
made a positive impact on Region VII (Q28).
Differences By Years Employment
Persons employed at least 9 years tended to have higher
levels of agreement that they understood the mission of
EPA (Q21), that they knew who their internal customers
were (Q23), and that there were incentives to encourage
workers to do excellent, high quality work beyond the
level of just doing enough to get by (Q27).
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Differences By Supervisory Role
Supervisory staff gave higher levels of agreement that
people in Region VII are encouraged to be creative and
innovative (Q12), that they were encouraged to analyze
the tasks that they do and make recommendations to being
more efficient (Q19), that they understood the mission of
EPA (Q21), knew who their internal customers were (Q23),
knew who their external customers were (Q24), and that
there were incentives to encourage workers to do
excellent, high quality work beyond the level of just
doing enough to get by (Q27).
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SUPERVISION
Number of Questions;
11 questions (Qll, Q34, Q35, Q38, Q40, Q41, Q42, Q43, Q44,
Q44, and Q47)
All questions requested a rating.
One question (Q41) had a scale for which low scores
could imply a "problem area;" this was in contrast to
most questions for which "low" scores were positive.
Manor Observations
The highest "Supervision" rating was given by "Supervisory"
staff.
Differences By Sex
Males had a stronger level of agreement than did females
that when their supervisors gave them an assignment the
time frame and priorities of the assignment are clearly
explained (Q34); their supervisors ask for an explanation
or discussion before criticizing their work (Q35); their
supervisors involve them when making decisions affecting
their work (Q40); their supervisors give them timely and
useful feedback that helps them to do a better job (Q42);
feel as though their supervisors appreciate them and the
jobs they do (Q43); their supervisors praise them when
they do an extra task or do something extremely well
(Q44); and encourages them to ask questions (Q45).
Differences By Supervisory Role
Supervisory employees had a stronger level of agreement
than did non-supervisory staff that their supervisors are
interested in their suggestions for improvement (Qll);
their supervisor helps them to develop their skills so
that they can advance their careers (Q38); and they
understand the day to day concerns and activities of
their supervisors (Q47).
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TEAMWORK
Number of Questions;
5 questions (Q29, Q30, Q31, Q32 and Q33)
All questions except Q31 requested a rating.
Question 31 requested one of two specific choices.
Major Observations
The highest "Teamwork" rating was given by "Supervisory" staff;
the lowest was given by "Non-whites" and persons "employed 3 to 8
years."
Differences By Race
Whites tended to agree more frequently than did non-
whites that they have trust and confidence in the people
with whom they work (Q29).
Differences By Sex
Males tended to agree more frequently than did females
that they have trust and confidence in the people with
whom they work (Q29).
Males also tended to agree more frequently than did
females that team members share the responsibilities when
the team fails (Q32).
Differences By Years Employment
Persons employed 3 to 8 years had a higher level of
disagreement that team members share the praise when the
team succeeds (Q33).
Differences By Supervisory Role
Non-supervisory staff had a lower level of agreement that
people work well together as a team (Q30), that team
members share the praise when the team succeeds (Q32),
and that team members share the responsibility when the
team fails (Q33).
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WORKING CONDITIONS
Number of Questions;
20 questions (Q4, Q50, Q55-Q58, Q63: 5 subparts, Q64, Q72,
Q73: 5 subparts,Q74, Q75 )
All questions except Q4 and Q57 requested a rating.
Major Observations
The highest "Work Conditions" rating was given by "Non-white"
staff.
Differences By Race
Non-whites had a stronger level of agreement that they
usually have enough time to do their jobs (Q55).
Non-whites had a stronger level of agreement that they
usually have the correct supplies and equipment to do
their jobs (Q56).
Whites had a stronger level of agreement that they were
satisfied with the working environment at Region VII
(Q64) and that they felt valued and respected as an
employee (Q74).
Differences By Sex
Males had a higher level of dissatisfaction than did
females with Geographic Information Services (Q63). They
had a higher level of satisfaction with the Motor Pool
Services (Q73) and with the Rest Room Facility
Maintenance (Q73).
Males had a higher level of dissatisfaction that they
usually have enough time to do their jobs (Q55).
A higher percentage of females (15%) indicated sexual
harassment than did males (5%) (Q57).
Males had a higher level of agreement that they felt
valued and respected as an employee (Q74).
Differences By Age
Persons under age 30 had a higher level of agreement that
the amount of their workload was reasonable.
Persons ages 30 to 44 had a higher level of satisfaction
with LAN, PC, and Main Frame Services.
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Differences By Years Employment
Persons employed 3 to 8 years had a higher level of
disagreement that they usually have enough time to do
their jobs (Q55).
Persons employed less than 3 years had a higher level of
satisfaction with the working conditions (Q64).
Persons employed 9 or more years had a higher level of
satisfaction with the Motor Pool Services (Q73).
Differences By Supervisory Role
Supervisory employees have a higher level of disagreement
that they usually have enough time to do their jobs (Q55)
and that the amount of their workload is reasonable
(Q58).
Non-supervisory employees have a higher level of
satisfaction with LAN, PC, and Main Frame Services (Q63)
and Geographic Information Services (Q63).
Supervisory employees have a higher level of agreement
that Region VII offers training to enhance their job
skills (Q72) and that they feel valued and respected as
an employee (Q74).
Supervisory employees have a higher level of
dissatisfaction with Meeting Room Scheduling (Q73).
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GENERAL PERSONNEL
Number of Questions:
13 questions (Q2, Q5, Q10, Q18, Q26, Q51: 5 subparts, Q65,
Q66, Q67)
All questions except Q2, Q5, Q10, Q18 and Q26 requested
a rating.
Questions 2, 5 and 10 requested one of two
alternatives.
Question 18 requested the top four most beneficial
program categories.
Question 26 requested the top four most beneficial NEW
programs.
Preference Questions
Slightly more than half of the employees would prefer more money
allocated for technical training (skills development for
immediate job), while others would prefer money for personal or
professional development (skills and attitude development for
personal and career advancement in the future) (Q2).
Non-whites had a slightly stronger preference for
personal or professional development, while whites had a
slightly stronger preference for technical training.
Females had a slightly stronger preference for personal
or professional development, while males had a slightly
stronger preference for technical training.
The majority of employees would prefer cash (rather than time
off) as an award in the Special Act or Service Award program.
Persons who would prefer "time off" tend to be females or non-
supervisory staff.
Beneficial Programs
The top five programs which are considered to be beneficial to
employees include:
Current Technology (LAN, Voice Mail, Video Conferencing,
Computer Systems Training).
Details and Rotations
In-house Training Program
Tuition Assistance for Continuing Education
Furniture, Equipment, and Building Maintenance
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More than one-third of the non-whites also selected Developmental
Programs. Tuition Assistance for Continuing Education was
selected more freguently than was Current Technology.
The top five new programs which were considered to be beneficial
to employees include:
Fitness Center
Work at Home
Assessment of Supervisors by Employees
Child Care Facility
Environmentally Friendly Transportation Program (car
pools, bike racks, walking and jogging tracks at
worksite)
Supervisory staff also included Life and Estate Planning as one
of major interest.
Major Observations
The highest "General Personnel" rating was given by "Supervisory"
staff.
Differences By Race
Non-whites had a stronger level of disagreement that
hiring and promotion practices appeared to be fair (Q67).
Differences By Sex
Males had a stronger level of dissatisfaction with Career
Counseling (Q51).
Females had a stronger level of disagreement that hiring
and promotion practices appeared to be fair (Q67).
Differences By Age
Employees at least age 45 were more satisfied with Office
Supply Services and Photo Copying Facilities (Q51).
Employees at least age 45 had a stronger level of
agreement with their understanding of the employee
benefit package (Q65).
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Differences By Years Employment
Employees with less than 3 years employment had a
stronger level of dissatisfaction with Office Supply
Services and Photo Copying Facilities (Q51).
Employees with at least 9 years employment had a stronger
level of satisfaction with the Centralized Processing of
Travel and Time Keeping (Q51).
Differences By Supervisory Role
Non-supervisory employees had a stronger level of
disagreement that hiring and promotion practices appeared
to be fair (Q67).
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PERSONNEL: CHANGE
Number of Questions;
4 questions (Q39, Q52, Q59, Q60)
All questions requested a rating.
Major Observations
The highest "Personnel Change" rating was given by "Supervisory"
staff.
Differences By Race
Non-whites have a stronger level of agreement that change
is an opportunity and not a nuisance (Q59).
Differences By Sex
Males have a stronger level of agreement that their
supervisors explain to them the reasons for changes that
affect them (Q39).
Females have a stronger level of agreement that change is
an opportunity and not a nuisance (Q59).
Differences By Years Employment
Employees employed less than 3 years have a stronger
level of agreement that change is an opportunity and not
a nuisance (Q59).
Differences By Supervisory Status
Supervisory employees have a stronger level of agreement
that change is an opportunity and not a nuisance (Q59)
and that people in their sections are very supportive of
each other during periods of change (Q60).
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Personnel: Diversity
Number of Questions;
5 questions (Q68, Q69, Q71, Q76, Q77)
All questions requested a rating.
One question (Q71) had a scale for which low scores
could imply a "problem area;" this was in contrast to
most questions for which "low" scores were positive.
Major Observations
The highest "Personnel Diversity" rating was given by
"Supervisory" staff; the lowest was given by non-whites.
Differences By Race
Non-whites had a stronger level of disagreement that
there is a climate of open and frank communication about
diversity issues, such as age, gender and race (Q68),
that opportunities for advancement are open to all
employees regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural
background, sexual orientation, disability or religion
(Q69), and that positive progress is being made to
provide equal opportunity to all employees (Q77).
Non-whites had a stronger level of agreement that there
exist prejudices, stereotypes and barriers that hinder
the advancement of women (Q71) and that there exist
prejudices, stereotypes and barriers than hinder the
advancement of minorities (Q76).
Differences By Sex
Females had a stronger level of agreement that there
exist prejudices, stereotypes and barriers that hinder
the advancement of women (Q71) and that there exist
prejudices, stereotypes, and barriers than hinder the
advancement of minorities (Q76).
Differences By Supervisory Role
Non-supervisory employees had a stronger level of
disagreement that there is a climate of open and frank
communication about diversity issues, such as age, gender
and race (Q68), that opportunities for advancement are
open to all employees regardless of age, gender,
ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation,
disability or religion (Q69), and that positive progress
is being made to provide equal opportunity to all
employees (Q77).
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SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Number of Questions;
3 questions (Q14, Q37, Q78)
Question 14 requested 2 areas for improvement.
Question 37 requested a rating.
Question 78 requested a "yes/no" response.
Ratings By Major Subgroups (037)
The one question (Q37) involving a rating for Senior Management
requested employees indicate their level of agreement with the
following:
Senior Management has communicated a clear philosophy and
direction for Region VIII.
Senior Management received the highest ratings from persons under
age 30. Females were more likely than males to give "uncertain"
ratings.
Areas for Senior Management to improve (014)
The group, as a whole, perceived "Communication (including
listening)" as the area in greatest need of improvement.
Supervisors, however, felt that "Teamwork" was the area in
greatest need of improvement. Non-supervisors included
"Teamwork" as an area to improve, but a larger percentage
considered "Delegation" as important.
Although both males and females felt that "Communication" was the
area in greatest need of improvement, females put a heavier
emphasis on Communication, while males put heavy emphasis also on
"Delegation."
Positive Changes in Past Several Months (078)
One-third of the group felt that Senior Management had made a
number of positive changes during the past several months;
however, two-thirds responded "no" to this question.
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QUESTIONNAIRE
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DETAILED RESULTS
OF
EPA REGION VII
ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH SURVEY
JULY 1993
DEVELOPED BY
CONTINUING EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
OF
NATIONAL SEMINARS GROUP
A DIVISION OF ROCKHURST COLLEGE CONTINUING EDUCATION CENTER
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Detailed Results
Interpretation of Data 1
Mean Ratings for Major Categories 2
Communications 10
Performance 29
Quality 46
Supervision 64
Teamwork 80
Working Conditions 92
General Personnel 122
Personnel: Change 176
Personnel: Diversity 186
Senior Management 196
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Appendix A: Banners for all questions in order of question number
Appendix B: Means and standard deviations for rating questions
Appendix C: Questionnaire
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EPA REGION VII
ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH SURVEY
All employees were sent a copy of a questionnaire to determine the work climate at
Region VII. In order to maintain confidentiality, questionnaires were sent by mail for
processing. The response rate was exceptionally high with 70% of the employees
returning their surveys (431 out of 611 mailed).
Interpretation of Data
There are two measures which can be used to determine whether sub-groups (e.g.,
males and females) have different responses to a specific question.
Means: The "average" response of one group such as females is
compared to another group such as males to see if they are similar.
Distributions: The distribution of responses (ratings of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) is
compared to the distribution of responses for another group.
Two groups may have similar means, but have different distributions. For example, a
normal distribution (bell-shaped curve) could have the same mean as an exponential
curve (skewed curve). But their distributions are not the same.
Commentary in this paper for a graph which appears to have similar means will indicate
that the distributions are different. For those situations, review the distributions for that
specific question. You will notice that the percentages for the different categories (e.g.,
strongly agree, agree, uncertain, disagree, and strongly disagree) have a different
pattern. The statistic Chi-squared was used as the measure to determine whether the
distributions were similar; the criteria used was a probability level less than .05.
Except for the summary graph at the beginning of each section, no graph has been
displayed unless the Chi-squared statistic was significant. Distribution graphs are only
shown for ratings questions when the means for the sub-categories differ by .1 or 0.
Overall Observations
The lowest ratings occur for the category "Senior Management"; however, it should be
kept in mind that there was only one rating question for that category. Those lowest
ratings occurred for all subcategories of race, sex, age, length of employment, and
supervisory status.
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Comparison of Mean Ratings For
Major Categories
Graph 1
Communications
Performance
Quality
Supervision
Teamwork
Working Conditions
Personnel: General
Personnel: Change
Personnel: Diversity
Senior Management *
1
SA
2.6
2.7
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.8
2.9
2.5
3
3.5
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One rating question.
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Comparison of Mean Ratings For
Major Categories By Race
Graph 2
White
Non-White
Communications
Performance
Quality
Supervision
Teamwork
Working Conditions
Personnel: General
Personnel: Change
Personnel: Diversity
Senior Management
2.6
2.7
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.8
2.9
2.5
3.5
i r
-W,
2.8
2.9
2.6
2.6
2.7
2.7
2.8
2.5
3.2
3.5
i
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SD U SA U SD
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Comparison of Mean Ratings For
Major Categories By Sex
Graph 3
Female
Male
Communications
Performance
Quality
Supervision
Teamwork
Working Conditions
Personnel: General
Personnel: Change
Personnel: Diversity
Senior Management
2.7
2.8
2.5
2.6
2.6
2.8
2.9
2.5
3.1
3.5
2.5
2.7
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.8
2.9
2.5
2.9
3.5
i
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SD U SA U SD
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Comparison of Mean Ratings For
Major Categories By Two Age Groups
Graph 4
Under 30
45 +
Communications
Performance
Quality
Supervision
Teamwork
Working Conditions
Personnel: General
Personnel: Change
Personnel: Diversity
Senior Management
2.6
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.6
2.8
2.9
2.4
2.8
3.1
j i
2.6
2.6
2.4
2.5
2.5
2.8
2.8
2.5
3.4
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SD U SA U SD
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Comparison of Mean Ratings For
Major Categories By Length of Employment
Graph 5
< 3 years
9 +
Communications
Performance
Quality
Supervision
Teamwork
Working Conditions
Personnel: General
Personnel: Change
Personnel: Diversity
Senior Management
2.6
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.5
2.8
2.9
2.4
2.8
3.4
2.6
2.6
2.4
2.5
2.4
2.8
2.8
2.5
3.5
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SD U SA U SD
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Comparison of Mean Ratings For
Major Categories By Supervisory Role
Graph 6
I I Supervisor
Non-supervisor
Communications
Performance
Quality
Supervision
Teamwork
Working Conditions
Personnel: General
Personnel: Change
Personnel: Diversity
Senior Management
2.4
2.5
2.2
2.4
2.3
2.8
2.7
2.3
2.6
3.5
i r
-w,
-wmm
2.7
2.8
2.6
2.5
2.6
2.8
2.9
2.5
3.1
3.5
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SD U SA U SD
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EPA REGION VII
demographics by female/inale
(N=431)
Col%
RESPONDENT'S SEX TOTAL
FEMALE MALE
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
78.0
22.0
95.4
4.6
86.3
13.7
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
11.9
63.0
25.1
8.6
48.5
42.9
10.3
56.1
33.6
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 24.5
3 TO 8 YEARS 40.0
9 OR MORE 35.5
17.7
37.9
44.4
21.2
39.3
39.5
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
10.9
89.1
20.2
79.8
15.1
84.9
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EPA REGION VII
demographics by supervisory status
(N=431)
Col%
POSITION TOTAL
SUPERVISORY NON-SUPERVISORY
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
95.2
4.8
84.6
15.4
86.3
13.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
37.5
62.5
55.5
44.5
52.6
47.4
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
0.0
51.6
48.4
12.2
56.8
31.0
10.3
56.1
33 .6
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
4.7
32.8
62.5
24.2
40.6
35.2
21.2
39.3
39.5
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Communications
Number of Questions:
11 questions (Q1, Q3, Q6, Q7, Q8, Q36, Q46, 048, Q49, Q53, Q54)
All questions requested a rating.
. Two questions (Q6 and Q54), however, had a scale for which low scores
could imply a "problem area;" this was in contrast to most questions for
which "low" scores were positive.
Major Observations
The highest average Communication rating was given by "Supervisory" personnel. The
lowest were given by "non-white" employees.
. 42% disagree that there is an atmosphere of open, informal and honest
communication (Q1)
. 74% agree that they are allowed to discuss openly difficult issues or problems
which affect their jobs (Q3).
There is a range of opinion concerning whether information communicated
to them is selective (Q6).
Differences By Race
"Non-whites" were more likely to feel that some information was withheld from
them (Q6). They also were less likely to agree that their opinions were
encouraged and respected (Q7), and less likely to agree that they had access
to the information they needed to do the job (Q8).
Differences By Sex
Females were more likely to feel that some information was withheld from them
(Q6). They were less likely to feel that they could be direct and honest with their
supervisors, and less likely to feel comfortable discussing new assignments with
their supervisors (Q53).
Males were more likely to give "uncertain" ratings to "Supervisor gives me clear
directions" although the mean ratings for Q49 were similar for both males and
females.
Females were more likely to indicate that "conflicts and disagreements" were
usually ignored in their sections.
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Differences By Length of Employment
Persons who had been employed less than three years were more likely to agree
that there was an atmosphere of open, informal, and honest communication
(Q1). Persons who have been employed 3 to 8 years were more likely to
disagree with this statement.
This pattern of response continued when employees indicated their level of
agreement with "information that is communicated to me is very selective. People
withhold information" (Q6). Persons employed 3 to 8 years were more likely to
agree with this statement.
Differences by Supervisory Role
Supervisory persons generally gave more positive responses than did non-
supervisory persons on four of the 11 questions. Non-supervisory persons
tended to be more likely to feel that information was withheld from them (Q6),
and that conflicts and disagreements were ignored in their section (Q54).
Non-supervisory persons were less likely to agree that their opinions were
encouraged and respected (Q7), and less likely to agree that conflicts were
honestly discussed and resolved in their section.
Interpretation Note:
Questions 6 and 54 had "reversed" ratings; more specifically, a low rating could indicate
a "problem area," while a high rating could indicate "not a problem area." When the
overall means for the Communication Subgroup were calculated, these responses were
reversed so that the means would more accurately reflect the rating for
Communications. On the individual graphs, however, the actual scaling is used and an
asterisk is shown to remind the reader that the scaling was reversed.
11
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Comparison of Mean Ratings For
Communications By Major Subgroups
Graph 7
All Persons ~
White -
Non-White -
Female -
Male -
Ages Under 30
Ages 30 to 44
Ages 45 +
Employed <3 yrs
Employed 3 - 8 yrs
Employed 9+ yrs
Supervisory
Non-supervisory
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
SA
-
-
2.6
2.6
2.8
2.7
-
2.5
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.7
2
2.6
.4
2.7
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Question 1: Atmosphere of open, informal and honest communication
(N=431)
Row% Ql COMMUNICATION
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
2.6 34.4 21.4 31.1 10.6
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 2.6 35.3 19.8 33.6 8.6
NON-WHITE 1.8 35.7 25.0 21.4 16.1
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 2.3 29.4 22.9 32.6 12.8
MALE 2.6 41.3 18.9 29.6 7.7
AGE
UNDER 30 0.0 35.7 28.6 31.0 4.8
30-44 3.0 34.1 19.4 31.5 12.1
45 PLUS 2.2 37.0 20.3 31.2 9.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 4.5 39.8 29.5 20.5 5.7
3 TO 8 YEARS 1.2 31.3 18.4 35.0 14.1
9 OR MORE 2.5 36.2 18.4 33.1 9.8
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 4.8 41.3 15.9 31.7 6.3
NON-SUPERVISORY 2.0 33.9 22.0 30.8 11.3
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Question 3: Allowed to openly discuss issues that affect our jobs
(N=431)
Row%
Q3 OPEN DISCUSSION
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
2Q D
o . O
45.0
8.7
11.8
5.7
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
30.5
18.2
46.0
41.8
7.5
12.7
10.9
20.0
5.2
7.3
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
26.3
31.6
44.2
46.4
10.6
6. 1
11. 5
12.2
7.4
3 .6
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
22.0
29.9
29.7
56.1
44.6
42.8
9.8
9. 1
7.2
9.3
10.0
15.2
2.4
6.5
5. 1
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 29.5
3 TO 8 YEARS 30.2
9 OR MORE 26.4
43.2
40.7
51.5
13.6
8.0
6. 1
12.5
13.0
9.8
1. 1
8.0
6. 1
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
33.3
27.5
47.6
45. 0
3 .2
9. 3
14.3
11.6
1. 6
6. 5
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EPA REGION VII COMMUNICATION
Question 6: Information communicated to me is very selective
(N=431)
Row'
Q6 WITHHOLD INFO
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
14.3
33.9
20.8
26.4
4.7
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
12.8
19.6
34.5
30.4
19. 1
30.4
29.1
12.5
4.6
7. 1
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
17.7
10.2
36.8
30.5
20.0
21.3
20. 5
33 .5
5.0
4.6
\GE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
14.3
15.9
11.5
26.2
35.2
32.4
35.7
17.6
21.6
23.8
27 . 0
27. 3
0.0
4 . 3
7.2
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 13.6
3 TO 8 YEARS 19.5
9 OR MORE 9.7
29. 5
33.5
35.3
21.6
23.2
18.2
33 . 0
22 . 0
27.3
2 . 3
1.8
9. 1
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
6.3
15.7
27.0
34.7
14.3
21.8
39.7
24 .4
12.7
3.4
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EPA REGION VII COMMUNICATION
Question 7: I feel my opinions are encouraged and respected
(N=431)
Row% Q7 MY OPINIONS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
11.0 49.4 17.6 18.7 3.3
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 11.4 51.4 18.6 16.6 2.0
NON-WHITE 10.7 44.6 10.7 23.2 10.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 10.5 46.8 16.8 21.8 4.1
MALE 12.2 53.6 18.4 13.8 2.0
AGE
UNDER 30 7.1 54.8 16.7 21.4 0.0
30-44 12.0 48.9 18.0 17.6 3.4
45 PLUS 11.6 50.7 17.4 16.7 3.6
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 11.4 56.8 19.3 12.5 0.0
3 TO 8 YEARS 9.8 46.3 19.5 21.3 3.0
9 OR MORE 12.8 49.4 15.2 17.7 4.9
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 22.2 50.8 14.3 12.7 0.0
NON-SUPERVISORY 9.3 49.7 18.3 19.1 3.7
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Question 8: I feel I have access to information I need to do my job
(N=431)
Row
TOTAL
Q8 INFO FOR JOB
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
15.5
60. 1
11.5
11.3
1.6
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
16.3
12.7
61.1
58.2
10.0
14.5
11.7
7.3
0.9
7.3
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
14.7
17.3
59.2
61.4
11.9
10.2
11.9
10.2
2.3
1.0
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
9.8
14.6
20.1
68.3
60.5
56.8
12.2
12.4
8.6
9.8
10.3
12.9
0.0
2.1
1.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 9.2
3 TO 8 YEARS 18.3
9 OR MORE 17. 1
62.1
59.1
60.4
19.5
8.5
9.1
8.0
13.4
10.4
1.1
0.6
3.0
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
22.2
14.6
60.3
60.6
12.7
10.7
3.2
12.4
1.6
1.7
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Question 36: I feel that I can be direct and honest with my supervisor
(N=431)
Row%
Q36 HONEST WITH SUPER
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
22.0
46.0
12 .4
12. 1
7.5
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
22.4
21.4
47.4
42.9
11.1
10.7
11.9
14.3
7.1
10.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
24.5
19.3
40.5
53.8
11.8
11.7
12.7
11.2
10.5
4.1
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
16.3
24.9
19.6
58.1
42.5
50.7
7.0
12.0
12.3
11.6
11.6
12.3
7.0
9.0
5.1
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 20.2
3 TO 8 YEARS 27.0
9 OR MORE 18.2
50. 6
38.7
52. 1
12 .4
11.0
12 . 1
11.2
12.9
11.5
5.6
10.4
6. 1
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
22.2
21.8
49.2
46.2
11.1
11.8
12.7
12.0
4.8
8.1
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EPA REGION VII COMMUNICATION
uestion 46: Conflicts honestly discussed and resolved in my section
(N=431)
Row%
Q46 CONFLICTS DISCUSSED
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
7.2
40.0
24.5
18.2
10.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
8.0
5.4
41.2
37.5
23.6
26.8
17.9
19.6
9. 4
10.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
LE
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
7.3
7.1
2.3
6.8
9.5
35.2
46.0
48.8
39.7
39.4
23.3
25.3
18.6
25.2
24. 1
22.8
13.6
18.6
17.5
19.0
11.4
8. 1
11.6
10.7
8. 0
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 2.2
3 TO 8 YEARS 8.5
9 OR MORE . 8.5
43.8
37.8
40.2
28. 1
19.5
27.4
16.9
20. 1
17. 1
9.0
14 . 0
6.7
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
12.5
6.2
60.9
36.5
14. 1
25.8
4.7
20.8
7.8
10.7
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EPA REGION VII COMMUNICATION
Question 48: My supervisor gives me clear directions
(N=431)
Row%
Q48 CLEAR DIRECTIONS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
9.7
48.2
16.4
20.2
5.5
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
9.6
10.7
47.4
50.0
17.4
12.5
20. 1
19. 6
5.5
7. 1
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
10.7
8.2
47.9
48.7
14.0
19.5
20.0
20.0
7.4
3 . 6
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
7.3
10.0
9.6
43 .9
50.2
46.7
19.5
16.0
17. 0
22.0
18.2
21.5
7 . 3
5. 6
5.2
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 10.2
3 TO 8 YEARS 11.8
9 OR MORE 6.8
51. 1
41.0
55. 3
17.0
20.5
12.4
17.0
19.9
20.5
4 . 5
6.3
5.0
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
6. 5
10. 0
50.0
48. 1
12.9
17.1
24.2
19.4
6.5
5.4
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EPA REGION VII COMMUNICATION
Question 49: My supervisor gives me timely directions
(N=431)
Row%
Q49 TIMELY DIRECTIONS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
8.6
49.9
18.3
18. 3
5.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
8.1
8.9
49. 1
57. 1
20.1
7.1
17.4
21.4
5.2
5.4
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
9.3
7.2
51.2
48.7
12.6
24. 6
19.5
16.9
7.4
2.6
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
7.3
8.2
8.9
53.7
51.5
46.7
17.1
17.7
20.0
14 .6
17 . 3
20. 0
7.3
5.2
4 .4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 8.0
3 TO 8 YEARS 9.9
9 OR MORE 6.8
55.7
42.2
55.9
18.2
21.7
14 .9
13 . 6
19. 3
18 . 6
4 . 5
6.8
3.7
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
6.5
8.5
46.8
50.7
21. 0
17.7
21.0
17.9
4 .8
5. 1
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EPA REGION VII COMMUNICATION
Question 53: Am comfortable discussing new assignments with supervisor
(N=431)
Row% Q53 NEW ASSIGNMENTS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
15.5 61.0 8.6 10.5 4.5
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 16.6 61.0 8.1 10.2 4.1
NON-WHITE 10.9 65.5 5.5 9.1 9.1
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 19.1 55.3 7.4 11.2 7.0
MALE 11.9 68.0 9.3 8.8 2.1
AGE
UNDER 30 9.5 66.7 9.5 11.9 2.4
30-44 18.3 57.8 8.7 9.6 5.7
45 PLUS 13.4 65.7 7.5 9.7 3.7
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
16.9
15.0
15.6
57.3
63. 1
61.9
10.1
8. 1
7.5
11.2
9.4
10.0
4.5
4 .4
5.0
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 14.5 64.5 4.8 11.3 4.8
NON-SUPERVISORY 15.7 60.6 8.9 10.3 4.6
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Question 54: Conflicts and disagreements usually ignored in ny section
(N=431)
Row'
Q54 CONFLICTS IGNORED
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
5.7
23.0
21.1
43 . 1
7.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
5.5
7.4
22.4
25.9
20. 3
22.2
44 . 5
35.2
7. 3
9. 3
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
8.4
3.1
25.2
19.6
20.6
21.6
37.4
49. 5
8.4
6.2
\GE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
7. 1
6.1
5. 3
19.0
22. 1
23. 5
23.3
20.3
22.0
45.2
44 .6
40.2
6.9
9. 1
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 8.0
3 TO 8 YEARS 5.0
9 OR MORE 5.7
23.9
23.8
20. 1
26. 1
16.9
22.6
38. 6
43 .8
45.3
3 .4
10. 6
6.3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
3 .2
6.3
11. 3
24.7
8. 1
23.3
66. 1
39. 1
11. 3
6.6
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Communications: By Race
Means for Q6, Q7 and Q8
Graph 8
Q6
Selective Info*
Q7
Encourage Opinion
Q8
Access to Info
SA
2.8
2.6
2.5
2.8
2.2
2.4
A
White
U D
Non-White
5
SD
* Low score indicates "problem area."
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
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Communications: By Sex
Means for Q6, Q36, Q49, Q53 and Q54
Graph 9
Q6
Selective Info*
Q36
Honest/direct
Q49
Timely directions
Q53
New assignments
Q54
Ignore conflict*
SA
2.6
2.9
2.6
2.6
2.3
2.2
3.1
3.4
A U
Female
D
Male
5
SD
* Low score indicates "problem area."
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
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Communications: By Sex
Distributions For Q36, Q49, and Q53
Graph 10
Q36
Female
Male
Q49
Female
Male
Q53
Female
Male
0%
20%
40%
60%
80% 100%
Agree
Uncertain
Disagree
Only questions with similar means and
significant Chi-squares are shown.
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Communications: By Years Employed
Means for Q1 and Q6
Graph 11
Q1
Open Communication
Q6
Selective Info
1
SA
2
A
8
2.8
2.9
u
\m\ < 3 Yrs
(HH 9 Plus Yrs
4
D
3 - 8 Yrs
5
SD
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
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Communications: By Supervisory Role
Means for Q6, Q7, Q46, and Q54
Graph 12
Q6
Selective Info*
Q7
Encourage Opinion
Q46
Discuss Conflict
Q54
Ignore Conflict*
1
SA
3.3
2.6
2.2
2.6
2.3
2
A
Supervisory
2.9
3.1
3.7
3
u
D
5
SD
Non-Supervisory
Low score indicates "problem area.
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
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Performance
Number of Questions:
8 questions (09, Q13, Q15, 016, 022, 061, 062, and 070)
All questions except 013 requested a rating.
One question (09) had a scale for which low scores could imply a
"problem area;" this was in contrast to most questions for which "low"
scores were positive.
. Question 13 requested one of two alternative responses.
Major Observations
The highest Performance rating was given by "Supervisory" staff; the lowest was given
by "non-white" employees.
Differences By Race
Non-whites were less likely than whites to agree that outstanding achievements
were rewarded in their department (022). They expressed stronger disagreement
that good performance was rewarded through pay or promotion (070).
Differences By Sex
Females were more likely than males to express some level of disagreement
that most people are concerned with following established rules and regulations
(016).
Females were more likely than males to respond to both extremes "strongly
agree" and "strongly disagree" that outstanding achievements were rewarded in
their departments (022). Females were also more likely to respond to both
extremes that they were satisfied with their job (Q61). Females expressed more
disagreement that good performance was rewarded through pay or promotion
(070).
Differences By Age
Persons at least 30 tended to express disagreement that good performance was
rewarded through pay or promotion (070).
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Differences By Length of Employment
Persons employed at least 9 years were more likely to agree that they have
sufficient authority to solve the routine situations and/or problems of their jobs
(Q15). They were also more likely to agree that when problems occurred in their
sections that people spend their time looking for constructive solutions instead
of someone to blame (Q62).
Differences By Supervisory Role
Non-supervisors would like to have more influence about their assigned tasks are
completed (Q9).
Supervisors gave stronger levels of agreement that they have sufficient authority
to solve the routine situations and/or problems of their jobs (Q15).
Non-supervisors gave stronger levels of disagreement that good performance is
rewarded through pay or promotions (Q70).
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Comparison of Mean Ratings For
Performance By Major Subgroups
Graph 13
All Persons
White
Non-White
Female
Male
Ages Under 30
Ages 30 to 44
Ages 45 +
Employed <3 yrs
Employed 3 - 8 yrs
Employed 9+ yrs
Supervisory
Non-supervisory
1
SA
2
A
2.7
2.7
2.9
2.8
2.7
2.7
2.8
2.7
2.7
2.8
2.6
2.5
2.8
3
U
4
D
5
SD
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EPA REGION VII PERFORMANCE
Question 9: I would like more influence on how I complete my tasks
(N=431)
Row%
TOTAL
Q9 COMPLETE MY TASKS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
13.0
42.7
12.7
27.1
4.5
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
11.7
17.0
41.7
49. 1
12.3
13.2
29.4
17.0
4.9
3 .8
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
13 .0
13.2
43. 1
41. 1
12.5
12.2
27.3
28.4
4.2
5.1
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
14.6
12.6
13.0
41.5
42 .9
40.6
14.6
12. 1
12. 3
29.3
28. 1
27.5
0.0
4 . 3
6.5
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 11.6
3 TO 8 YEARS 17.8
9 OR MORE 9. 1
44.2
40. 5
42. 1
11.6
14. 1
12.2
31.4
23 .9
29. 3
1.2
3 .7
7. 3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
9.5
13.9
34 .9
43.1
7.9
13.6
38. 1
25.8
9. 5
3 .7
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uestion 13: I know clearly what results are expected of me in my job
(N=431)
Row!
Q13 KNOW RESULTS
EXPECTED
YES
NO
TOTAL
69.0
31.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
69.4
72.7
30.6
27.3
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
LE
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
68.2
70.1
67.5
67.0
73.9
31.8
29.9
32.5
33.0
26.1
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 65.1
3 TO 8 YEARS 63.6
9 OR MORE 77.3
34.9
36.4
22.7
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
76.2
68.1
23.8
31.9
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Question 15: I have sufficient authority to solve routine situations
(N=431)
Row%
Q15 SUFFICIENT AUTHORITY
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
18.3
54.8
9.6
13. 1
4.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
19.4
18.2
57.0
41.8
8.3
16.4
11.7
14.5
3.7
9.1
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
19.2
13.3
52.1
57.9
10.5
8.6
12.8
12.2
5.5
3.0
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
19.5
18.5
19.4
56.1
54.1
55.4
4.9
11.2
8.6
14.6
12.0
12.2
4.9
4.3
4.3
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 12.6
3 TO 8 YEARS 16.5
9 OR MORE 24.2
54.0
51.8
58.8
11.5
12.8
5.5
20.7
11. 6
8.5
1. 1
7. 3
3 .0
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
31.7
16.3
52.4
55.1
3.2
10.7
9.5
13.5
3.2
4.5
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uestion 16: Most people in Region VII concerned with following rules
(N=431)
Row% Q16 FOLLOW RULES
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
9.2 56.5 17.3 13.0 4.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 8.4 59.7 16.1 13.0 2.9
NON-WHITE 10.9 43.6 23.6 14.5 7.3
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 8.8 50.5 18.1 16.2 6.5
LE 8.7 63.8 16.8 9.2 1.5
AGE
UNDER 30 5.1 59.0 25.6 7.7 2.6
30-44 10.4 55.0 15.6 14.3 4.8
45 PLUS 7.2 59.7 17.3 12.2 3.6
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 8.2 57.6 12.9 15.3 5.9
3 TO 8 YEARS 11.0 50.9 20.2 11.7 6.1
9 OR MORE 6.7 62.2 16.5 13.4 1.2
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 6.5 66.1 17.7 8.1 1.6
NON-SUPERVISORY 9.1 55.2 17.0 14.2 4.5
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EPA REGION VII PERFORMANCE
Question 22: Outstanding achievements are rewarded in ray department
(N=431)
Row% Q22 REWARD ACHIEVEMENTS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
12.8 38.3 19.9 20.6 8.5
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 12.9 39.0 20.1 21.8 6.3
NON-WHITE 11.3 41.5 13.2 15.1 18.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 15.3 37.0 17.6 18.1 12.0
MALE 10.7 40.8 21.4 22.4 4.6
AGE
UNDER 30 7.3 51.2 22.0 14.6 4.9
30-44 13.0 35.9 19.5 21.2 10.4
45 PLUS 15.3 39.4 19.0 19.7 6.6
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
15. 1
10.5
14.6
43.0
37.0
37.2
23.3
21.0
16.5
12.8
22 .8
22. 0
5.8
8. 6
9.8
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 20.6 44.4 14.3 17.5 3.2
NON-SUPERVISORY 11.6 37.5 20.5 21.0 9.4
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EPA REGION VII PERFORMANCE
uestion 61: I am satisfied with my job at Region VII
(N=43l)
Row
Q61 SATISFIED WITH JOB
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
14.7
59.2
11.8
10.9
3.3
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
15.3
14.3
59.8
60.7
12.1
10.7
10.7
7.1
2.0
7.1
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 18.0
ALE 11.8
AGE
UNDER 30 7.1
30-44 16.9
45 PLUS 14.7
58.5
60.5
71.4
57.1
58.8
9.7
14.4
7.1
12.6
12.5
9.2
12.3
14.3
10.0
11.0
4.6
1.0
0.0
3.5
2.9
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 14.6
3 TO 3 YEARS 10.6
9 OR MORE 19.8
59.6
60.6
57.4
14. 6
12.5
9.9
9.0
13.8
9. 3
2 .2
2.5
3 . 7
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
19.4
14.2
62.9
58.5
8.1
12.5
9.7
11.1
0.0
3.7
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Question 62: People look for constructive solutions
(N=431)
Row%
Q62 CONSTRUCTIVE SOLUTIONS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
5.7
44.8
27.1
16.2
6.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
6. 1
5.4
45.9
42.9
26.2
32. 1
16.3
16. 1
5.5
3.6
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
5.1
6.7
43.1
46.9
28.7
25.8
17. 1
14.9
6.0
5. 7
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
7. 1
3.5
9.6
35.7
45.4
47. 1
31.0
26.6
27.2
19. 0
17.5
12.5
7. 1
7 . 0
3 .7
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 2.2
3 TO 8 YEARS 6 . 3
9 OR MORE 7.4
41. 6
39.9
51.9
37. 1
24.7
24.1
14. 6
20.9
12.3
4 . D
8.2
4.3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
11.3
4.9
50.0
43.7
21.0
28.3
11.3
17. 1
6. 5
6.0
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uestion 70: Good performance is rewarded through pay or promotion
(N=431)
Row% Q70 PERFORMANCE REWARDED
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
3.5 29.0 22.2 32.6 12 . 6
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 3.1 31.4 21.4 33.7 10.3
NON-WHITE 7.1 19.6 25.0 25.0 23.2
RESPONDENT'S SEX
^^LA
FEMALE 5.9 26.0 20.5 29.2 18.3
LE 1.0 33.0 24.9 34.5 6.6
UNDER 30 2.3 41.9 37.2 16.3 2.3
30-44 3.9 28.4 19.0 33.2 15.5
45 PLUS 3.6 27.5 23.2 34.1 11.6
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
1. 1
4.9
3.7
33.7
27.0
29.3
30.3
22. 1
18. 3
29. 2
29.4
36. 6
5.6
16. 6
12 . 2
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 3.1 45.3 18.8 28.1 4.7
NON-SUPERVISORY 3.7 26.5 23.1 33.0 13.8
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Performance: By Race
Means for Q22 and Q70
Graph 14
Q22
Achievements
Q70
Reward
1
SA
White
2.7
2.9
3.2
3.4
u
4
D
Non-White
5
SD
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
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Performance: By Sex
Means for Q16, Q22, Q61 and Q70
Graph 15
Q16
Rules/regulations
Q22
Achievements
Q61
Satisfied with job
Q70
Reward
1
SA
2.6
2.3
2.7
2.7
2.2
2.3
3.3
3.1
2 3
A U
Female
4
D
Male
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
5
SD
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Performance: By Sex
Distributions For Q22, and Q61
Graph 16
022
Female
Male
Q61
Female
Male
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
f\VV\\M i1 'I
Strongly Agree l^^i Agree I I Uncertain
Disagree v//y/\ Strongly Disagree
Only questions with similar means and
significant Chi-squares are shown.
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Performance: By Age
Means for Q70
Graph 17
Q70
Reward
2.7
3.3
3.2
1 2
SA A
"" Under 30
3
u
30 -44
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
4 5
D SD
Hi 45 Plus
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Performance: By Years Employed
Means for Q15 and Q 62
Graph 18
Q15
Authority
Q62
Solutions
1
SA
2.4
2.4
2.1
2.8
2.8
2.5
2
A
3
u
3 Yrs EH 3 - 8 Yrs
4
D
9 plus Yrs
5
SD
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
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Performance: By Supervisory Role
Means for Q9, Q15 and Q70
Graph 19
Q9
Influence*
Q15
Authority
Q70
Reward
SA
2.6
2.3
2.9
3.3
2
A
Supervisory
3
U
4
D
Non-Supervisory
5
SD
Low score may indicate "problem area."
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
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Quality
Number of Questions:
10 questions (012, 017, 019, 020, Q21, 023, 024, 025, 027, 028)
. All questions except 017 requested a rating.
Question 17 requested one of three specific choices.
Primary Level of Impediments
The majority of employees felt that "Senior Management" was the primary level at which
impediments occurred that impacted the accomplishment of EPA's mission (017).
First level supervisors and managers were considered the primary impediment more
frequently by non-whites, persons under age 30 and persons employed less than 9
years.
Major Observations
The highest Quality rating was given by "Supervisory" staff.
Differences By Sex
Females were more likely than males to indicate that they were "uncertain" that
quality improvement efforts have made a positive impact on Region VII (028).
Differences By Age
Persons at least age 30 had a higher level of agreement that they knew who
their internal customers were (023) and who their external customers were
(024).
Persons, ages 30 to 44, had a higher level of disagreement that there were
incentives to encourage workers to do excellent, high quality work beyond the
level of just doing enough to get by (027).
Persons, at least age 45, had a higher level of disagree that the quality
improvement efforts have made a positive impact on Region VII (028).
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Differences By Years Employment
Persons employed at least 9 years tended to have higher levels of agreement
that they understood the mission of EPA (Q21), that they knew who their
internal customers were (Q23), and that there were incentives to encourage
workers to do excellent, high quality work beyond the level of just doing
enough to get by (Q27).
Differences By Supervisory Role
Supervisory staff gave higher levels of agreement that people in Region VII
are encouraged to be creative and innovative (Q12), that they were
encouraged to analyze the tasks that they do and make recommendations
to being more efficient (Q19), that they understood the mission of EPA (Q21),
knew who their internal customers were (Q23), that they knew who their
external customers were (Q24), and that there were incentives to encourage
workers to do excellent, high quality work beyond the level of just doing
enough to get by (Q27).
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Comparison of Mean Ratings For
Quality By Major Subgroups
Graph 20
All Persons
White
Non-White
Female
Male
Ages Under 30
Ages 30 to 44
Ages 45 +
Employed <3 yrs
Employed 3 - 8 yrs
Employed 9+ yrs
Supervisory
Non-supervisory
1
SA
2.5
2.5
2.6
2.5
2.5
2.6
2.6
2.4
2.6
2.6
2.4
2.2
2.6
2345
A U D SE
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EPA REGION VII QUALITY
uestion 12: People in Region VII are encouraged to be creative
(N=431)
Row%
Q12 ENCOURAGE CREATIVITY
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
6.5
38.6
21.5
27. 1
6.3
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
7.4
3.6
37.6
44.6
21.7
21.4
28.2
19. 6
5. 1
10.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
7.7
5.6
37.3
41.1
20.9
22.3
26.8
26.4
7.3
4.6
\GE
UNDER
30-44
45 PLUS
30
2.4
7. 3
7.2
38. 1
37.8
40.3
28.6
20.6
21.6
28. 6
27. 0
25.9
2 .4
7.3
5.0
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 4.5
3 TO 8 YEARS 6.1
9 OR MORE 3.5
42. 0
33 .5
42 .4
23.9
21.3
20. 0
25.0
30. 5
24.2
4. 5
8. 5
4 .8
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
14.3
5.3
52.4
36.4
11. 1
23.5
19.0
28. 0
3 .2
6.7
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EPA REGION VII QUALITY
Question 17: Level at which impediments to accomplish mission occur
(N=431)
Row%
Q17 IMPEDIMENT LEVEL
FIRST
LEVEL
SECOND
LEVEL
SENIOR
MGMT
TOTAL
15.7
17.7
66.6
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
15.1
20.0
14.8
30.0
70.1
50.0
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
16.4
15.3
18.9
15.9
64.7
68.8
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
25.0
15.2
14.5
35.0
14.7
16.8
40.0
70.0
68.7
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 17.5
3 TO 8 YEARS 20.5
9 OR MORE 11.0
25.0
17.3
13.0
57.5
62.2
76.0
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
11.9
16.8
10.2
18.9
78.0
64.4
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EPA REGION VII QUALITY
uestion 19: Encouraged to analyze tasks and make recommendations
(N=431)
Row% Q19 ANALYZE TASKS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
15.4 50.5 11.1 20.6 2.4
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 15.8 50.4 11.5 20.3 2.0
NON-WHITE 13.5 48.1 7.7 26.9 3.3
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 15.9 49.1 10.3 22.0 2.8
MALE 15.7 51.8 11.2 19.3 2.0
UNDER 30 7.3 51.2 14.6 24.4 2.4
30-44 17.8 50.9 8.3 20.4 2.6
45 PLUS 15.3 48.9 13.9 19.7 2.2
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 14.1 50.6 14.1 18.8 2.4
3 TO 8 YEARS 13.5 52.1 9.2 23.3 1.8
9 OR MORE 19.0 49.1 10.4 18.4 3.1
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 29.7 46.9 4.7 18.8 0.0
NON-SUPERVISORY 12.9 51.4 12.0 20.9 2.9
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Question 20: Taking risks to improve performance is encouraged
(N=431)
Row%
Q20 RISKS ENCOURAGED
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
5.4
30.7
25.5
29.1
9.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
5.2
7.5
31.5
28.3
25.8
24.5
28.7
28.3
8.9
11.3
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
7.0
4.1
31.6
30.5
24.7
26.4
26.5
31.5
10.2
7.6
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
4.9
5.6
5.8
31.7
30.3
32.8
26.8
27.7
21.9
29.3
24.2
35.0
7.3
12.1
4.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 5.8
3 TO 8 YEARS 4.9
9 OR MORE 6.1
32.6
29.6
31.1
30.2
24.1
25.0
24.4
30.9
29.3
7.0
10.5
8.5
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
9.4
4.8
37.5
29.9
25.0
25.6
25.0
29.6
3.1
10.0
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uestion 21: I understand the mission of EPA
(N=431)
Row%
TOTAL
Q21 UNDERSTAND MISSION
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
21.7
53.8
17.5
5.7
1.4
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
22.3
22.6
56.0
45.3
14.9
24.5
5.4
5.7
1.4
1.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
23.1
20.8
53.2
53.8
17.6
16.8
5.1
6.6
0.9
2.0
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
14.6
20.3
27.7
53.7
53.0
54.0
22.0
17.7
14.6
9.8
6.9
2.9
0.0
2.2
0.7
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 14.0
3 TO 8 YEARS 21.5
9 OR MORE 26.8
51.2
51.5
57.3
24.4
20.2
10.4
9. 3
6. 1
3 .0
1.2
0. 6
2.4
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
35.9
19.3
56.3
53.4
7.8
18.8
0.0
6.8
0.0
1.7
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Question 23: I know who my internal customers are
(N=431)
Row%
Q23 INTERNAL CUSTOMERS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
24.0
64.6
7.1
3.8
0.5
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
24.2
22.6
65.4
64.2
6.1
7.5
4.0
3.8
0.3
1.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
26.8
22.3
63.4
65.5
5.2
8.1
4.2
3.6
0.5
0.5
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
12.5
24.8
28.5
62.5
63. 5
66.4
15.0
7.0
2.9
7.5
4.3
2.2
2.5
0.4
0.0
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 22.4
3 TO 8 YEARS 22.4
9 OR MORE 28. 0
55.3
67.7
65.9
14.1
5.0
4.3
7.1
5.0
1.2
1.2
0.0
0.6
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
40.6
21.2
54.7
66.8
1.6
7.4
3.1
4.0
0.0
0.6
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uestion 24: I know who my external customers are
(N=431)
Row% Q24 EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
24.2 58.7 10.9 5.2 1.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 24.8 59.7 9.5 5.2 0.9
NON-WHITE 18.9 54.7 17.0 7.5 1.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 27.2 53.5 10.8 7.5 0.9
MALE 21.8 64.0 10.2 3.0 1.0
AGE
UNDER 30 12.2 61.0 14.6 12.2 0.0
30-44 24.8 53.5 13.9 6.5 1.3
45 PLUS 28.7 65.4 3.7 1.5 0.7
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 21.2 52.9 16.5 8.2 1.2
3 TO 8 YEARS 23.6 58.4 11.8 5.6 0.6
9 OR MORE 28.0 61.0 6.1 3.7 1.2
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 39.1 53.1 4.7 3.1 0.0
NON-SUPERVISORY 22.1 59.6 11.5 5.7 1.1
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Question 25: I understand my customers' needs
(N=431)
Row% Q25 UNDERSTAND NEEDS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
14.6 59.3 19.6 5.0 1.4
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 15.1 58.1 20.3 4.9 1.5
NON-WHITE 13.2 64.2 13.2 7.5 1.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 18.9 55.2 17.9 6.1 1.9
MALE 10.8 63.6 20.5 4.1 1.0
AGE
UNDER 30 9.8 51.2 29.3 7.3 2.4
30-44 15.8 55.7 21.5 5.3 1.8
45 PLUS 15.6 66.7 12.6 4.4 0.7
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 15.3 55.3 20.0 7.1 2.4
3 TO 3 YEARS 12.6 58.5 22.0 4.4 2.5
9 OR MORE 17.2 62.0 16.0 4.9 0.0
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 19.4 59.7 16.1 3.2 1.6
NON-SUPERVISORY 14.1 59.2 19.8 5.5 1.4
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|Question 27: There are incentives in Region VII to encourage workers
(N=431)
Row%
Q27 INCENTIVES
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
5.7
30.9
23.5
32. 1
7.8
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
5.5
9.4
30.7
32.1
24.4
20.8
32
24
6. 6
13 .2
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
6.5
5.1
28.0
35.0
22.9
23.9
33.6
29.4
8.9
6. 6
\GE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
2.4
4.8
8.8
36.6
29.4
32.4
26.8
20.3
27.9
34 . 1
34.2
26. 5
0.0
11. 3
4 .4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 3.5
3 TO 8 YEARS 3.1
9 OR MORE 9.8
36.0
29.2
30.5
25.6
19. 3
26.2
29. 1
39.8
25.6
5.8
8.7
7.9
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
12.5
4.6
32.8
31.1
26.6
22.9
25.0
32.9
3. 1
8.6
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Question 28: Quality improvement efforts have made positive impact
(N=431)
Row% Q28 QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
3.5 29.2 38. 1 20.9 8.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 3.4 29.9 37.3 21.4 8.0
NON-WHITE 3.7 27.8 42.6 20.4 5.6
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 3.7 24.5 44.0 19.4 8.3
MALE 3.5 35.4 31.3 22.7 7.1
AGE
UNDER 30 0.0 40.5 54.8 4.8 0.0
30-44 3.9 29.3 37.9 20.3 8.6
45 PLUS 4.4 27.0 32.8 27.0 8.8
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 3.4 33.3 44.8 13.8 4.6
3 TO 8 YEARS 2.5 29.4 35.0 22.1 11.0
9 OR MORE 4.9 27.4 37.2 23.8 6.7
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 6.3 34.4 32.8 20.3 6.3
NON-SUPERVISORY 3.1 28.6 38.5 21.2 8.5
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Quality: Primary Level Where
Impediments Occur (Q17)
By Major Classifications
Graph 21
White
Non-white
Under Age 30
Ages 30-44
Ages 45 +
Employed <3 Yrs
3 to 8 Yrs
9+ Yrs
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
First-level
Senior level
Second-level
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Quality: By Sex
Mean for Q28
Graph 22
Q28
Positive Impact
1
SA
2
A
2.9
3
U
Female
4
D
Male
5
SD
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
Quality: By Sex
Distribution For Q28
Graph 23
Female
Male
0%
20%
40%
Strongly Agree PSSS3 Agree
t I Disagree \///\ Strongly Disagree
60% 80%
I I Uncertain
100%
Only questions with similar means and
significant Chi-squares are shown.
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Quality: By Age
Means for Q23, Q24, Q27 and Q28
Graph 24
Q23
Internal Customer
Q24
External Customer
Q27
Incentives
Q28
Positive Impact
2.3
1.9
1.8
2.3
2.1
1.8
1 2
SA A
Ull Under 30
^^ 45 Plus
2.9
3.2
2.9
2.6
U D
IZZl 30 - 44
5
SD
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
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Quality: By Years Employed
Means for Q21, Q23 and Q27
Graph 25
Q21
Understand Mission
Q23
Internal Customer
Q27
Incentives
2.3
2.1
2.1
1.9
1.8
1 2
SA A
^%j < 3 Yrs
I I 9 Plus Yrs
3.2
2.9
U D
jg*ggjg;j 3 8 Yrs
5
SD
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
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Quality: By Supervisory Role
Means for Q12, Q19, Q21 Q23 Q24 and Q27
Graph 26
Q12
Creative/Innovative
Q19
Recommendation
Q21
Understand Mission
Q23
Internal Customer
Q24
External Customer
Q27
Incentives
1
SA
2.4
2.9
2.1
2.5
1.7
2.2
2.7
3.1
2
A
Supervisory
3
u
5
SD
Non-Supervisory
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
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Supervision
Number of Questions:
11 questions (011, Q34, 035, 038, 040, 041, 042, 043, 044, 044 and 047)
. All questions requested a rating.
. One question (041) had a scale for which low scores could imply a
"problem area;" this was in contrast to most questions for which "low"
scores were positive.
Major Observations
The highest Supervision rating was given by "Supervisory" staff.
Differences By Sex
Males had a stronger level of agreement than did females that when their
supervisors gave them an assignment the time frame and priorities of the
assignment are clearly explained (034); their supervisors ask for an
explanation or discussion before criticizing their work (035); their supervisors
involve them when making decisions affecting their work (040); their
supervisors give them timely and useful feedback that helps them to do a
better job (042); feel as though their supervisors appreciate them and the
jobs they do (043); their supervisors praise them when they do an extra task
or do something extremely well (044); and encourages them to ask questions
(045).
Differences By Supervisory Role
Supervisory employees had a stronger level of agreement than did non-
supervisory staff that their supervisors are interested in their suggestions for
improvement (011); their supervisor helps them to develop their skills so that
they can advance their careers (038); and they understand the day to day
concerns and activities of their supervisors (047).
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Comparison of Mean Ratings For
Supervision By Major Subgroups
Graph 27
All Persons ~
White -
Non-White -
Female ~
Male -
Ages Under 30
Ages 30 to 44
Ages 45 +
Employed <3 yrs
Employed 3 - 8 yrs
Employed 9+ yrs
Supervisory
Non-supervisory
e
S/3
-
-
2.5
2.5
2.6
2.6
i-
-
-
-
-
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.6
-
-
-
2.5
2.4
2.5
1 2 3 4 E
k A U D SI
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Question 11: Supers are interested in my suggestions for improvement
(N=431)
Row% Qll SUPER INTEREST MY SUGGEST
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
12.4 47.9 20.1 15.2 4.4
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 12.8 50.1 20.2 13.4 3.4
NON-WHITE 12.5 39.3 17.9 19.6 10.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 12.7 45.5 20.0 15.9 5.9
MALE 12.7 51.8 19.8 13.2 2.5
AGE
UNDER 30 4.8 61.9 19.0 11.9 2.4
30-44 14.2 48.1 21.5 12.0 4.3
45 PLUS 12.9 45.3 17.3 19.4 5.0
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
8.0
14.6
13.3
59. 1
42.7
48.5
19.3
22.6
18.2
11.4
15.9
13.9
2 . 3
4 . 3
6. 1
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 22.2 42.9 23.8 9.5 1.6
NON-SUPERVISORY 10.9 49.0 19.3 15.7 5.0
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uestion 34: Assignment time frame and priorities are clearly explained
(N=431)
Row% Q34 PRIORITIES CLEAR
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
11.0 52.3 11.4 19.4 5.8
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 10.5 53.1 12.8 17.9 5.7
NON-WHITE 14.3 51.8 5.4 23.2 5.4
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 13.6 50.0 8.6 18.6 9.1
LE 7.6 55.8 14.7 19.3 2.5
AGE
UNDER 30 11.6 55.8 11.6 14.0 7.0
30-44 11.2 51.1 11.6 19.7 6.4
45 PLUS 10.1 55.1 11.6 13.1 5.1
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 9.0 58.4 10.1 15.7 6.7
3 TO 8 YEARS 11.7 44.8 12.3 23.3 8.0
9 OR MORE 10.9 58.2 11.5 15.8 3.6
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 11.1 49.2 12.7 23.8 3.2
NON-SUPERVISORY 10.6 52.9 11.5 18.5 6.4
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Question 35: Supervisor asks for explanation before criticizing my work
(N=431)
Row% Q35 CRITICIZE WORK
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
8.5 47.6 17.2 17.5 9.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 8.6 50.1 15.8 17.2 8.3
NON-WHITE 7.3 36.4 21.3 21.8 12.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 9.2 43.6 14.7 19.7 12.8
MALE 7.1 54.1 18.4 15.3 5.1
AGE
UNDER 30 7.1 45.2 19.0 19.0 9.5
30-44 9.1 46.3 17.7 17.7 9.1
45 PLUS 7.2 52.9 13.S 16.7 9.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
5.7
11.2
6.7
47.7
44. 1
52.7
21.6
16.8
14.5
15.9
13. 0
17. 6
9. 1
9.9
8.5
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 6.3 52.4 14.3 19.0 7.9
NON-SUPERVISORY 8.5 47.5 17.2 17.2 9.6
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Question 38: Supervisor helps me develop my skills so I can advance
(N=431)
Row% Q38 DEVELOP MY SKILLS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
10.3 39.2 17.4 24.2 8.9
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 10.0 41.4 16.3 24.0 8.3
NON-WHITE 14.3 30.4 19.6 25.0 10.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 14.2 34.9 16.1 22.9 11.9
LE 6.1 45.2 17.8 25.4 5.6
AGE
UNDER 30 11.9 38.1 21.4 19.0 9.5
30-44 12.0 44.4 13.7 20.9 9.0
45 PLUS 7.4 33.1 20.6 30.1 8.3
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 9.1 45.5 19.3 19.3 6.8
3 TO 8 YEARS 11.0 37.8 17.1 24.4 9.8
9 OR MORE 10.4 38.0 16.0 26.4 9.2
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 10.9 45.3 12.5 31.3 0.0
NON-SUPERVISORY 10.2 38.7 17.8 22.9 10.5
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Question 40: Involved, when possible, in decisions that affect my work
(N=431)
Row%
Q40 DECISIONS INVOLVE ME
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
15.0
48.7
13.6
13.3
9.4
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
15.1
16.1
50.4
41.1
12.0
16.1
13.7
14.3
8.8
12.5
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
17.4
12.7
46.6
51.3
10.0
16.2
13.7
13.7
12.3
6.1
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
14.0
16.7
13.1
51.2
47.6
50.4
20.9
10.7
13.9
7.0
13.3
16.1
7.0
11.6
6.6
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 11.2
3 TO 8 YEARS 14.7
9 OR MORE 17.7
48. 3
44.8
53.0
18.0
15.3
8.5
12 .4
13 . 5
14. 0
10. 1
11.7
6.7
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
15.6
14.9
54.7
47.6
7.8
14.1
17.2
13.0
4.7
10.4
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Question 41: My supervisor criticizes me in front of other people
(N=431)
Row%
Q41 OPEN CRITICISM
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
3.5
10.1
3 .0
51.5
31.9
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
4.0
1.8
10.5
5.4
2.6
3.6
51.9
53.6
31. 1
35.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
LE
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
4.6
2.5
2.4
3 .8
3.6
11.9
7.6
2.4
11.1
9.5
2.3
2.5
4.8
3 . 0
1.5
45.9
58.6
61.9
50.4
51.1
34 .9
23.8
23.6
31.6
34 . 3
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 2.2
3 TO 8 YEARS 3.7
9 OR MORE 4.3
7.9
9.8
10.4
5.6
1.8
1.8
50. 6
52. 1
52.4
33.7
32.5
31.1
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
1.6
3 .9
7.8
10. 1
3 . 1
2.8
56. 3
51.3
31.3
31.8
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Question 42: Supervisor gives me timely and useful feedback
(N=431)
Row% Q42 TIMELY FEEDBACK
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
8.6 45.1 18.0 21.0 7.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 8.2 44.6 18.5 21.9 6.8
NON-WHITE 12.5 42.9 14.3 21.4 3.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 11.0 38.4 16.9 22.8 11.0
MALE 6.1 52.5 18.7 19.7 3.0
AGE
UNDER 30 9.3 48.8 14.0 18.6 9.3
30-44 9.0 46.6 15.8 20.1 8.5
45 PLUS 8.0 41.6 22.6 23.4 4.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 5.6 51.7 13.5 21.3 7.9
3 TO 8 YEARS 9.8 42.1 18.3 20.7 9.1
9 OR MORE 9.1 45.1 20.1 20.7 4.9
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 7.8 42.2 21.9 25.0 3.1
NON-SUPERVISORY 8.7 45.5 17.1 20.5 8.1
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Question 43: My supervisor appreciates me and the job I do
(N=431)
Row5,
Q43 SUPER APPRECIATES ME
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
24. 1
45.1
15.0
10.3
5. 6
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
23.9
28.6
47.4
35.7
13.6
16.1
9.9
10.7
5. 1
8.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
LE
AGE
26.5
21.7
41. 1
51.0
12.3
16.2
11.9
8. 1
8.2
3 .0
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
27.9
25.2
21.9
44.2
45.3
48.2
18.6
12 .4
16.1
7.0
10.3
8.8
2.3
6.8
5. 1
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 23.6
3 TO 8 YEARS 25.0
9 OR MORE 23.8
46. 1
45.7
45. 1
20.2
11.0
14. 6
5.6
11.0
11.6
4 . 5
7. 3
4.9
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
25.0
23.9
43 .8
45. 5
15.6
14.6
12.5
9. 8
3. 1
6.2
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Question 44: My supervisor praises me when I do tasks extremely well
(N=431)
Row% Q44 SUPER PRAISES ME
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
21.5 44.9 12.6 15.4 5.6
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 22.4 44.9 11.1 16.5 5.1
NON-WHITE 14.3 50.0 12.5 14.3 8.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 26.0 39.7 10.5 16.0 7.8
MALE 17.2 50.0 14.1 15.7 3.0
AGE
UNDER 30 18.6 53.5 16.3 7.0 4.7
30-44 23.9 42.7 10.7 15.4 7.3
45 PLUS 19.7 45.3 13.1 19.0 2.9
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 25.8 46.1 12.4 12.4 3.4
3 TO 8 YEARS 22.0 42.1 13.4 15.2 7.3
9 OR MORE 19.5 47.0 11.6 17.1 4.9
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 18.8 45.3 14.1 20.3 1.6
NON-SUPERVISORY 22.2 44.7 11.8 14.9 6.5
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Question 45: My supervisor encourages rae to ask questions
(N=431)
Row% Q45 ASK QUESTIONS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
17.8 47.7 15.7 15.0 4.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 17.9 48.3 15.1 14.5 4.3
NON-WHITE 16.1 48.2 14.3 17.9 3.6
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 22.4 42.5 14.6 15.5 5.0
LE 12.6 54.5 16.2 13.6 3.0
AGE
UNDER 30 16.3 58.1 4.7 18.6 2.3
30-44 20.9 44.4 15.8 13.7 5.1
45 PLUS 13.1 51.8 18.2 13.9 2.9
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 20.2 51.7 14.6 10.1 3.4
3 TO 8 YEARS 20.1 42.1 16.5 17.1 4.3
9 OR MORE 14.0 51.8 15.2 14.6 4.3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 12.5 51.6 17.2 17.2 1.6
NON-SUPERVISORY 18.5 47.5 14.9 14.6 4.5
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Question 47: I understand day to day concerns of my supervisor
(N=431)
Row% Q47 DAY TO DAY CONCERNS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
9.9 43.2 18.3 24.6 4.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 9.9 46.0 15.9 24.4 3.7
NON-WHITE 8.9 33.9 28.6 21.4 7.1
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 11.5 39.9 21.1 22.0 5.5
MALE 8.1 48.0 14.6 26.8 2.5
AGE
UNDER 30 7.0 39.5 23.3 20.9 9.3
30-44 9.0 42.1 13.9 25.3 4.7
45 PLUS 12.4 48.2 15.3 22.6 1.5
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 5.6 40.4 22.5 27.0 4.5
3 TO 8 YEARS 10.5 39.5 17.3 27.2 5.6
9 OR MORE 11.6 49.4 16.5 20.1 2.4
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 23.4 48.4 10.9 14.1 3.1
NON-SUPERVISORY 7.3 42.7 18.9 26.8 4.2
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Supervision: By Sex
Means for Q34, Q35, Q40, Q42,
Q43, Q44f & Q45
Graph 28
Q34
Time Frame
Q35
Explanation
Q40
Involves Me
Q42
Timely Feedback
Q43
Appreciates Me
Q44
Praises Me
Q45
Encourages Questions
1
SA
2.6
2.5
2.8
2.6
2.8
2.6
2.4
2.4
2
A
Female
3
u
5
SD
Male
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
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Supervision: By Sex
Distribution For Q34, Q40, Q43,
Q44 and Q45
Graph 29
Q34
Female
Male
emale
Male
Q43
Female
Male
Q44
Female
Male
Q45
Female
Male
0%
20%
40%
60%
W//
80%
100%
Eftggsa Strongly Agree I
[ I Disagree I
Agree I I Uncertain
Strongly Disagree
Only questions with similar means and
significant Chi-squares are shown.
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Supervision: By Supervisory Role
Means for Q11, Q38 and Q47
Graph 30
Q11
Suggestions
Q38
Develop Skills
Q47
Concerns
1
SA
2.3
2.5
2.6
2.8
2.2
2.8
2
A
Supervisory
3 4
U D
4/A Non-Supervisory
5
SD
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
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Teamwork
Number of Questions:
5 questions (Q29, Q30, Q31, 032, and Q33)
. All questions except Q31 requested a rating.
Question 31 requested one of two specific choices.
Major Observations
The highest Teamwork rating was given by Supervisory staff; the lowest were given by
"non-whites" and persons "employed 3 to 8 years."
Differences By Race
Whites tended to agree more frequently than did non-whites that they have
trust and confidence in the people with whom they work (Q29).
Differences By Sex
Males tended to agree more frequently than did females that they have trust
and confidence in the people with whom they work (Q29).
Males also tended to agree more frequently than did females that team
members share the responsibilities when the team fails (Q32).
Differences By Years Employment
Persons employed 3 to 8 years had a higher level of disagreement that team
members share the praise when the team succeeds (Q33).
Differences By Supervisory Role
Non-supervisory staff had a lower level of agreement that people work well
together as a team (Q30), that team members share the praise when the
team succeeds (Q32), and that team members share the responsibility when
the team fails (Q33).
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Comparison of Mean Ratings For
Teamwork By Major Subgroups
Graph 31
All Persons
White
Non-White
Female
Male
Ages Under 30
Ages 30 to 44
Ages 45 +
Employed <3 yrs
Employed 3 - 8 yrs
Employed 9+ yrs
Supervisory
Non-supervisory
1
SA
2
A
2.5
2.5
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.6
2.6
2.5
2.5
2.7
2.4
2.3
2.6
3
U
4
D
5
SD
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Question 29: I have trust and confidence in the people with whom I work
(N=431)
Row% Q29 TRUST CO-WORKERS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
11.9 56.9 14.1 12.2 4.9
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 12.8 60.1 12.3 11.4 3.4
NON-WHITE 8.9 46.4 16.1 12.5 16.1
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 11.8 51.4 15.0 15.0 6.8
MALE 12.2 64.3 11.7 8.7 3.1
AGE
UNDER 30 9.3 58.1 14.0 16.3 2.3
30-44 12.8 56.8 12.0 11.5 6.8
45 PLUS 11.8 58.8 15.4 11.0 2.9
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
12.4
11.0
13.5
66.3
53.7
55.8
5.6
15.9
15.3
13.5
11.6
11.7
2.2
7.9
3 .7
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 14.1 62.5 9.4 10.9 3.1
NON-SUPERVISORY 11.8 56.3 14.4 12.1 5.4
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uestion 30: People in my section work well together as a team
(N=431)
Row% Q30 SECTION TEAM WORK
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
16.8 51.4 14.5 13.3 4.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 18.2 52.3 13.6 12.5 3.4
NON-WHITE 12.5 48.2 17.9 16.1 5.4
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 17.8 47.9 15.1 14.2 5.0
LE 16.2 55.1 14.1 12.1 2.5
AGE
UNDER 30 11.6 48.8 27.9 9.3 2.3
30-44 17.5 50.0 13.7 13.7 5.1
45 PLUS 18.2 55.5 12.4 11.7 2.2
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 14.6 50.6 16.9 15.7 2.2
3 TO 8 YEARS 14.6 49.4 17.7 12.8 5.5
9 OR MORE 20.7 53.7 10.4 12.2 3.0
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 28.1 53.1 7.8 7.8 3.1
NON-SUPERVISORY 14.9 50.8 15.7 14.3 4.2
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Question 31: Clearly defined goals for team members to achieve
(N=431)
Row%
Q31 DEFINED GOALS
YES NO
TOTAL
56.2
43.8
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
56.2
56.6
43.8
43.4
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
52.1
60.4
47.9
39.6
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
52. 5
59.7
52.2
47.5
40.3
47.8
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 55.3
3 TO 8 YEARS 50.9
9 OR MORE 62.1
44.7
49. 1
37.9
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
83.9
51.1
16. 1
48.9
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Question 32: Team members share the praise when the team succeeds
(N=431)
Row%
Q32 SHARE PRAISE
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
6.9
46.2
24.4
18.2
4.3
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
7.2
5.5
46.8
47.3
23.9
23.6
18.4
18.2
3 .7
5.5
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
LE
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
8.3
5.7
4.8
5.2
11.0
43.6
49.5
50.0
48.9
41.9
22.5
26.3
19.0
22.9
27.9
18.8
17.5
21.4
18.2
16.2
6.9
1.0
4.8
4.8
2.9
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 3.4
3 TO 8 YEARS 5.6
9 OR MORE 10.4
54.5
46.9
41.7
26.1
19.4
27.6
14.8
21.3
17.2
1. 1
6.9
3 . 1
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
17.5
5. 1
63.5
43.3
0.0
28.2
17.5
18. 5
1.6
4.8
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Question 33: Team members share the responsibility when the team fails
(N=431)
Row% Q33 SHARE RESPONSIBILITY
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
4.5 39.6 29.1 22.7 4.1
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 4.3 41.7 29.0 20.9 4.1
NON-WHITE 1.8 32.7 32.7 29.1 3.6
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 5.6 38.0 29.6 20.8 6.0
MALE 3.1 42.0 29.0 23.8 2.1
AGE
UNDER 30 4.8 31.0 31.0 31.0 2.4
30-44 3.5 43.7 28.4 19.7 4.8
45 PLUS 5.9 37.0 30.4 23.0 3.7
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
0.0
3.8
7.4
44.8
35.8
41.4
34.5
24.5
30.9
19.5
28.9
17.3
1.1
6.9
3.1
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 7.9 47.6 11.1 31.7 1.6
NON-SUPERVISORY 3.7 38.2 32.8 20.7 4.6
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Teamwork: By Race
Means for Q29
Graph 32
Q29
Trust/Confidence
1
SA
2.3
2.8
2
A
White
U
4
D
Non-White
5
SD
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
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Teamwork: By Sex
Means For Q29 and Q32
Graph 33
Q29
Trust/Confidence
Q32
Share Praise
1
SA
2
A
3
U
4
D
I Female
Male
5
SD
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
Teamwork: By Sex
Distribution For Q32
Graph 34
Female
Male
0%
20%
Strongly Agree
Disagree
40%
60%
80%
100%
Agree I I Uncertain
Strongly Disagree
Only questions with similar means and
significant Chi-squares are shown.
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Teamwork: By Years Employed
Means for Q33
Graph 35
Q33
Responsibility
SA
1
2.8
2.7
U
3 Yrs EUl 3 - 8 Yrs
D
4
SD
5
9+ Yrs
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
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Teamwork: By Supervisory Role
Means for Q30, Q32, and Q33
Graph 36
Q30
Work as Team
Q32
Share Praise
Q33
Responsibility
1
SA
2.4
2.2
2.7
2.7
2.8
2
A
Supervisory
3 4
U D
vss/A Non-Supervisory
5
SD
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
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Teamwork: By Supervisory Role
Distribution For Q33
Graph 37
Supervisory
CD
Non-supervisory
0% 20%
$$$$ Strongly Agree
iiilil Disagree
40%
60%
80%
100%
Agree I I Uncertain
Strongly Disagree
Only questions with similar means and
significant Chi-squares are shown.
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Working Conditions
Number of Questions:
20 questions (Q4, Q50, Q55-Q58, Q63: 5 subparts, Q64, Q72, Q73: 5 subparts,
Q74, Q75 )
. All questions except Q4 and Q57 requested a rating.
Major Observations
The highest Working Conditions rating was given by "non-white" staff.
Differences By Race
Non-whites had a stronger level of agreement that they usually have enough
time to do their jobs (Q55).
Non-whites had a stronger level of agreement that they usually have the
correct supplies and equipment to do their jobs (Q56).
Whites had a stronger level of agreement that they were satisfied with the
working environment at Region VII (Q64), and that they felt valued and
respected as an employee (Q74).
Differences By Sex
Males had a higher level of dissatisfaction than did females with Geographic
Information Services (Q63). They had a higher level of satisfaction with the
Motor Pool Services (Q73) and with the Rest Room Facility Maintenance
(Q73).
Males had a higher level of dissatisfaction that they usually have enough time
to do their jobs (Q55).
A higher percentage of females (15%) indicated sexual harassment than did
males (5%) (Q57).
Males had a higher level of agreement that they felt valued and respected as
an employee (Q74).
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Differences By Age
Persons under age 30 had a higher level of agreement that the amount of
their workload was reasonable.
Persons ages 30 to 44 had a higher level of satisfaction with LAN, PC, and
Main Frame Services.
Differences By Years Employment
Persons employed 3 to 8 years had a higher level of disagreement that they
usually have enough time to do their jobs (Q55).
Persons employed less than 3 years had a higher level of satisfaction with the
working conditions (Q64).
Persons employed 9 or more years had a higher level of satisfaction with the
Motor Pool Services (073).
Differences By Supervisory Role
Supervisory employees have a higher level of disagreement that they usually
have enough time to do their jobs (Q55) and that the amount of their
workload is reasonable (Q58).
Non-supervisory employees have a higher level of satisfaction with LAN, PC,
and Main Frame Services (Q63) and Geographic Information Services (Q63).
Supervisory employees have a higher level of agreement that Region VII offers
training to enhance their job skills (Q72) and that they feel valued and
respected as an employee (Q74).
Supervisory employees have a higher level of dissatisfaction with Meeting
Room Scheduling (Q73).
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Comparison of Mean Ratings For
Working Conditions By Major Subgroups
Graph 38
All Persons
White
Non-White
Female
Male
Ages Under 30
Ages 30 to 44
Ages 45 +
Employed <3 yrs
Employed 3 - 8 yrs
Employed 9+ yrs
Supervisory
Non-supervisory
1
SA
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2.8
2.8
2.7
2.8
2.8
2.8
2.8
2.8
2.8
2.8
2.8
2.8
2.8
2345
A U D SC
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Question 4: Work schedule that best fits my work and lifestyle needs
(N=431)
Row% Q4 WORK SCHEDULE
COMPRESSED FLEXIBLE
TOTAL
57.6 42.4
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 59.5 40.5
NON-WHITE 42.9 57.1
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 55.0 45.0
MALE 60.7 39.3
\GE
UNDER 30 58.5 41.5
30-44 52.6 47.4
45 PLUS 65.9 34.1
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 54.5 45.5
3 TO 8 YEARS 54.0 46.0
9 OR MORE 63.6 36.4
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 71.4 28.6
NON-SUPERVISORY 55.4 44.6
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Question 50: My supervisor demands obedience and strict discipline
(N=431)
Row%
Q50 STRICT DISCIPLINE
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
6.0
16.7
13.6
49.8
13.9
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
5.5
9.3
15.7
22.2
12.5
11.1
51.6
50.0
14.6
7.4
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
6.5
5.7
16.4
16.1
12.6
13.5
47.2
53.9
17.3
10.9
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
7.5
5.2
7.4
17.5
15.3
15.6
15.0
10.5
17.0
45.0
51.5
51.1
15.0
17.5
8.9
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 4.6
3 TO 8 YEARS 6.3
9 OR MORE 6.9
9.2
18.8
17.5
16.1
9.4
15.0
56.3
46.9
50.6
13.8
18.8
10.0
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
12.9
4.9
19.4
15.8
9.7
13.8
50.0
50.3
8.1
15.2
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tion 55: I have enough time to do my job
N=431)
Row%
Q55 ENOUGH TIME FOR JOB
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
4.5
44.3
8.1
28.9
14.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
4.3
5.4
43.6
55.4
6.4
16.1
30.3
14.3
15.3
8.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
^^E
6.5
2.6
46.5
43.1
9.2
6.2
23.0
34.4
14.7
13.8
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
7.1
4.3
4.4
57.1
40.3
48.5
9.5
6.9
8.8
19.0
30.7
27.2
7. 1
17.7
11.0
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
4.5
5.6
3.7
55.1
33.8
49.4
9.0
6.9
8.0
22.5
35.0
25.3
9.0
18.8
13.6
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
0.0
5.4
35.5
46.6
8. 1
7.7
25.8
28.7
30.6
11.6
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Question 56: I have correct supplies and equipment to do my job
(N=431)
Row% Q56 SUPPLIES FOR JOB
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
6.4 62.9 3.3 17.3 5.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 5.2 63.0 7.8 19.1 4.9
NON-WHITE 14.3 71.4 5.4 3.6 5.4
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 6.9 62.5 8.8 16.2 5.6
MALE 6.2 64.1 6.7 18.5 4.6
AGE
UNDER 30 7.1 61.9 9.5 14.3 7.1
30-44 7.4 58.3 9.6 17.8 7.0
45 PLUS 5.1 71.3 4.4 17.6 1.5
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 4.5 61.8 7.9 19.1 6.7
3 TO 8 YEARS 7.5 57.9 9.4 17.6 7.5
9 OR MORE 6.8 69.1 6.2 16.0 1.9
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 4.8 61.3 6.5 22.6 4.8
NON-SUPERVISORY 6.8 64.1 7.7 16.2 5.1
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uestion 57: Ever been sexually harassed by another Region VII employee
(N=431)
Row%
Q57 SEXUALLY
HARASSED
YES
NO
TOTAL
11.0
89.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
9.6
12.7
90.4
87.3
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
LE
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
14.8
4.7
9.5
11.0
8.8
85.2
95.3
90.5
89.0
91.2
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 4.5
3 TO 8 YEARS 13.8
9 OR MORE 10.0
95.5
86.2
90.0
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
8. 1
10.9
91.9
89. 1
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Question 58: The amount of workload is reasonable
(N=431)
Row%
Q58 WORKLOAD REASONABLE
STRONGLY
AGREE
AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE
STRONGLY
DISAGREE
TOTAL
3.3
51.4
9.8
25.2
10.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
3.2
3.6
51.6
56.4
8.7
14.5
25.5
20.0
11.0
5.5
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
3.7
3.1
54.2
48.5
7.9
11.3
25.0
25.8
9.3
11.3
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
4.9
3.0
3.7
73.2
44.3
56.6
7.3
10.9
8.1
12.2
29.6
22.1
2.4
12.2
9.6
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 2.3
3 TO 8 YEARS 4.4
9 OR MORE 3.1
65.5
42.5
51.9
10.3
8.8
10.5
16. 1
30.6
25.3
5.7
13.8
9.3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
3.2
3.4
35.5
54.3
6.5
10.3
30.6
24.0
24.2
8.0
100
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uestion 63: Satisfaction with in-house mail distribution
(N=431)
Row% Q63A IN-HOUSE MAIL
VERY SATISFIED NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
SATISFIED FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
4.9 43.5 25.4 20.7 5.4
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 4.3 42.0 25.9 21.6 6.3
NON-WHITE 7.1 55.4 23.2 14.3 0.0
RESPONDENT'S SEX
EMALE 5.5 44.0 23.9 21.6 5.0
LE 4.6 42.9 26.5 19.9 6.1
AGE
UNDER 30 4.8 42.9 31.0 16.7 4.8
30-44 6.5 42.9 23.4 22.5 4.8
45 PLUS 2.9 44.2 26.1 19.6 7.2
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 3.4 45.5 22.7 21.6 6.8
3 TO 8 YEARS 3.7 41.6 28.6 21.1 5.0
9 OR MORE 7.3 43.6 23.6 20.0 5.5
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 3.1 43.8 25.0 20.3 7.8
NON-SUPERVISORY 5.4 43.9 25.2 20.4 5.1
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Question 63: Satisfaction with purchasing services
(N=431)
Row%
Q63B PURCHASING SERVICES
VERY SATISFIED NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
SATISFIED FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
3.5
31.0
38.8
21.5
5.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
3.2
5.6
29.9
40.7
38.2
42.6
23.9
7.4
4.9
3.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
2.8
4.6
33.6
28.2
39.2
37.4
18.4
25.1
6.0
4.6
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
0.0
4.3
3.7
22.0
31.9
32.4
43.9
37.5
37.5
24.4
21.6
21.3
9.8
4.7
5.1
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 0.0
3 TO 8 YEARS 3.7
9 OR MORE 4.9
30.2
26.5
35.4
45.3
40.1
33.5
19.8
22.8
22.0
4.7
6.8
4.3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
4.7
3.4
28.1
31.9
31.3
39.6
28. 1
20.2
7.8
4.8
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uestion 63: Satisfaction with graphics support
(N=431)
Row%
Q63C GRAPHICS SUPPORT
VERY SATISFIED NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
SATISFIED FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
18.1
40.4
37., 1
4.0
0.5
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
18.2
20.8
40.6
35.8
37.2
35.8
3.5
7.5
0.6
0.0
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 19.8
LE 17.0
AGE
UNDER 30 14.3
30-44 22.2
45 PLUS 13.2
38.7
41.8
28.6
36.1
50.7
35.9
37.6
52.4
36.5
32.4
5.1
3.1
4.8
4.8
2.9
0.5
0.5
0.0
0.4
0.7
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 12.6
3 TO 8 YEARS 19.3
9 OR MORE 20.2
34.5
37.9
46.6
48.3
37.3
29.4
4.6
5.0
3. 1
0.0
0.6
0.6
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
20.3
18.0
45.3
39.4
31.3
37.7
1.6
4.6
1.6
0.3
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Question 63: Satisfaction with computer services
(N=431)
Row%
Q63D COMPUTER SERVICE
VERY SATISFIED NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
SATISFIED FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
17.8
47.2
21.3
11.1
2.6
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
17.3
23.6
48.3
43.6
19.1
27.3
12.7
5.5
2.6
0.0
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
19.9
16.4
49.5
44.1
18.5
23.6
10.2
12.8
1.9
3.1
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
7.5
24.1
11.8
55.0
44.8
48.5
32.5
16.8
23.5
0.0
11.6
14.7
5.0
2.6
1.5
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 17.4
3 TO 8 YEARS 21.0
9 OR MORE 16.0
52.3
40.1
50.9
20.9
23.5
18.4
8.1
12.3
12.3
1.2
3.1
2.5
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
12.5
19.1
50.0
46.9
14.1
22.0
21.9
9.4
1.6
2.6
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Question 63: Satisfaction with geographic information services
(N=431)
Row%
Q63E GEO INFO SERVICE
VERY SATISFIED
SATISFIED
TOTAL
NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
FIED DISSAT
4.1
13.8
70.4
9.0
2.7
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
3.3
9.4
13.6
15.1
70.7
69.8
9.2
5.7
3.3
0.0
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
LE
AGE
5.2
3.2
18.0
8.9
70.6
70.5
4.7
13.7
1.4
3.7
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
0.0
7.5
0.0
14.6
11.9
16.7
75.6
70.9
68.2
7.3
8.4
10.6
2.4
1.3
4.5
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 1.2
3 TO 8 YEARS 6.3
9 OR MORE 3.8
12.9
13.1
14.6
77.6
71.9
65.6
7. 1
6.3
12.7
1.2
2.5
3.2
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
1.6
4.7
17.5
13.2
58.7
72.7
20.6
6.7
1.6
2.6
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Question 64: I am satisfied with the working environment at Region VII
(N=431)
Row%
Q64 WORKING ENVIRONMENT
VERY SATISFIED NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
SATISFIED FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
7.3
47.3
23.8
17.6
4.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
7.7
7.3
49.0
47.3
22.9
18.2
17.8
14.5
2.6
12.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
7.3
7.7
45.9
50.0
22.5
24.0
18.3
16.8
6.0
1.5
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
7.1
7.8
7.3
57.1
47.0
47.4
21.4
22.8
22.6
14.3
18.5
17.5
0.0
3.9
5.1
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 5.7
3 TO 8 YEARS 5.5
9 OR MORE 10.4
63.6
47.2
39.9
9. 1
26.4
27.6
21.6
16.6
16.6
0.0
4. 3
5.5
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
10.9
6.8
50.0
47.6
28.1
22.1
10.9
19.0
0.0
4.5
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uestion 72: Region VII offers training to enhance my job skills
(N=431)
Row% Q72 JOB SKILLS TRAINING
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
7.0 58.9 14.6 15.3 4.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 7.2 58.5 15.8 14.6 4.0
NON-WHITE 8.9 64.3 8.9 16.1 1.8
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 10.1 59.2 14.7 11.5 4.6
LE 4.1 59.4 14.2 18.3 4.1
AGE
UNDER 30 4.7 55.8 20.9 11.6 7.0
30-44 8.7 61.0 13.0 12.6 4.8
45 PLUS 5.8 57.2 15.2 18.8 2.9
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 6.7 57.3 16.9 13.5 5.6
3 TO 8 YEARS 6.2 62.3 13.0 14.8 3.7
9 OR MORE 8.5 57.9 15.2 14.0 4.3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 10.9 70.3 12.5 6.3 0.0
NON-SUPERVISORY 6.5 57.1 15.0 16.4 5.1
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Question 73: Satisfaction with motor pool services
(N=431)
Row% Q73A MOTOR POOL SVCS
VERY SATISFIED NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
SATISFIED FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
5.2 28.3 46.7 14.5 5.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 5.8 29.4 44.7 15.0 5.2
NON-WHITE 1.9 26.9 57.7 11.5 1.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 3.7 24.3 54.7 12.6 4.7
MALE 7.2 33.3 37.9 16.4 5.1
AGE
UNDER 30 4.9 24.4 56.1 9.8 4.9
30-44 3.5 27.0 47.8 16.5 5.2
45 PLUS 8.8 33.1 41.2 12.5 4.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 3.4 24.1 57.5 10.3 4.6
3 TO 8 YEARS 4.3 23.0 49.1 16.1 7.5
9 OR MORE 7.5 36.6 37.9 14.9 3.1
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 3.1 39.1 29.7 23.4 4.7
NON-SUPERVISORY 5.7 26.4 49.7 12.9 5.2
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uestion 73: Satisfaction with telephone system
(N=431)
Row%
Q73B TELEPHONE SYSTEM
VERY SATISFIED NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
SATISFIED FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
21.9
58.8
12.9
5.6
0.7
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
22.6
18.2
58.2
67.3
13.2
9 ., 1
5.4
5.5
0.6
0.0
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 23.9
LE 20.4
AGE
UNDER 30 23.3
30-44 22.1
45 PLUS 22.6
58.3
59.7
55.8
58.4
59.9
11.9
14.3
18.6
14.7
8.8
5.5
5.1
0.0
4.3
8.8
0.5
0.5
2.3
0.4
0.0
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 19.3
3 TO 8 YEARS 23.6
9 OR MORE 22.4
56.8
56.5
61.8
13.6
14.9
10.9
8.0
5.0
4 .8
2.3
0.0
0.0
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
23.4
21.8
65.6
57.8
6.3
13.9
4.7
5.7
0.0
0.8
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Question 73: Satisfaction with rest room facility maintenance
(N=431)
Row%
Q73C REST ROOM MAINT
VERY SATISFIED NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
SATISFIED FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
7.7
51.5
18.0
15.0
7.7
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
7.4
8.9
52.9
51.8
16.6
21.4
16.3
8.9
6.9
8.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
7.7
8.2
44.5
60.2
17.3
18.4
20.5
9.2
10.0
4.1
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
7.0
8.6
7.2
58.1
50.0
53.6
18.6
18. 1
15.9
9.3
15.9
15.9
7.0
7.3
7.2
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 6.7
3 TO 8 YEARS 9.9
9 OR MORE 6.7
53.9
50.6
52.1
20.2
19.8
14.5
14.6
12 .3
18.2
4.5
7.4
8.5
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
3. 1
8.7
62.5
50.1
15.6
18.0
15.6
14 .9
3.1
8.2
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uestion 73: Satisfaction with air temperature maintenance
(N=431)
Row%
Q73D AIR TEMP MAINT
VERY SATISFIED NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
SATISFIED FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
1.9
25.8
17.8
37.7
16.9
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
1.7
1.8
25.7
28.6
17.7
23.2
39.1
26.8
15.7
19.6
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
LE
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
1.8
2.0
0.0
2.2
2.2
24.5
27.0
25.6
23.3
29.7
20.5
15.8
14.0
19.0
18.8
33.2
42.3
39.5
36.6
38.4
20.0
12.8
20.9
19.0
10.9
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 0.0
3 TO 8 YEARS 1.9
9 OR MORE 3.0
28.1
23.5
27.3
21.3
19.. 1
15,. 2
36.0
40. 1
36.4
14 .6
15.4
18.2
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
0.0
2.3
32.8
24.8
23.4
17.2
32.8
38.0
10.9
17.7
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Question 73: Satisfaction with meeting room schedule
(N=431)
Row% Q73E MEETING ROOM
VERY SATISFIED NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
SATISFIED FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
7.5 49.6 27.1 11.5 4.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 6.9 50.1 26.4 12.3 4.3
NON-WHITE 10.9 50.9 29.1 7.3 1.8
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 9.6 45.9 25.7 13.8 5.0
MALE 5.1 54.1 28.1 9.7 3.1
AGE
UNDER 30 7.0 58.1 32.6 2.3 0.0
30-44 6.9 45.0 29.0 14.3 4.8
45 PLUS 8.8 54.7 21.2 10.9 4.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 6.9 49.4 28.7 9.2 5.7
3 TO 8 YEARS 7.4 47.5 25.9 14.2 4.9
9 OR MORE 7.9 51.5 27.3 10.9 2.4
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 7.8 53.1 14.1 17.2 7.8
NON-SUPERVISORY 7.6 49.3 29.2 10.5 3.4
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estion 74: I feel valued and respected as an employee of Region VII
(N=431)
Row% Q74 VALUED EMPLOYEE
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
6.8 49.6 22.4 17.2 4.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 7.2 53.7 20.1 17.0 2.0
NON-WHITE 7.1 33.9 30.4 17.9 10.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
^^A
FEMALE 6.9 50.0 18.8 17.9 6.4
LE 7.1 51.0 24.5 16.3 1.0
.GE
UNDER 30 2.3 60.5 20.9 11.6 4.7
30-44 7.4 47.6 22.9 17.7 4.3
45 PLUS 8.0 53.3 19.0 16.8 2.9
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
5.6
5.5
9.3
58.4
47.9
48.1
15.7
22.1
23.5
19.1
19.0
15.4
1. 1
5.5
3.7
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 12.5 59.4 20.3 6.3 1.6
NON-SUPERVISORY 5.9 48.7 21.5 19.5 4.2
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Question 75: My immediate work environment is physically safe
(N=43l)
Row% Q75 PHYSICALLY SAFE ENVIRONMENT
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
13.2 66.8 8.9 7.5 3.5
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 13.2 67.0 8.3 8.0 3.4
NON-WHITE 14.5 69.1 9.1 1.8 5.5
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 13.2 64.4 11.9 5.9 4.6
MALE 13.3 70.4 5.1 8.7 2.6
AGE
UNDER 30 9.3 76.7 4.7 9.3 0.0
30-44 13.0 65.8 8.2 7.4 5.6
45 PLUS 15.2 65.9 10.9 6.5 1.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
14.8
12.3
13.9
64.8
69.8
64.8
8.0
6.2
12.1
9.1
6.8
6.7
3.4
4.9
2.4
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 20.3 62.5 9.4 4.7 3.1
NON-SUPERVISORY 12.1 67.8 8.8 7.6 3.7
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Working Conditions: By Race
Means for Q55, Q56, Q64 and Q74
Graph 39
Q55
Enough Time
Q56
Supplies/Equipment
Q64
Environment
Q74
Valued/Respected
2.6
2.1
2.6
2.8
2.5
2.9
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
12345
SA A U D SD
White Wffa Non-White
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Working Conditions: By Sex
Means for Q55, Q63E, Q73Af Q73C and Q74
Graph 40
vs
N
VD
Q63E
CIS Information
Q73A
Motor Pool
Q73C
Rest Room
Q55
Enough Time
Q74
Valued/Respected
SA
2.8
3.1
2.9
2.8
2.8
2.4
2.7
2.5
2
A
3
U
Female
D
Male
5
SD
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
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Working Conditions: By Sex
Distribution For Q73 (Motor Pool)
Graph 41
Female
Male
0% 20%
ili^i Strongly Agree
iiiil Disagree
40%
60%
Agree
Strongly Disagree
80%
Uncertain
100%
Only questions with similar means and
significant Chi-squares are shown.
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Working Conditions: By Age
Means for Q5S and Q63D
Graph 42
SA
U
SD
Q58
Workload
Q63D
Computer Services
1
vs
2.3
2.8
2.4
2.2
2.5
2
s
Under 30
45 Plus
3 4
N D
CHI 30 - 44
5
VD
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
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Working Conditions: By Years Employed
Means for Q55, Q64 and Q73A
Graph 43
SA A U D SD
Q55
Enough time
Q64
Environment
Q73A
Motor Pool
2,8
3.3
2.5
2.7
2.7
2.9
3
2.7
1 2 3
VS V N
₯M\ < 3 Yrs I I 3 - 8 Yrs
5
VD
9 Plus Yrs
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
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Working Conditions: By Supervisory Role
Means for Q55, Q58, Q63D, Q63E
Q72, Q73E and Q74
Graph 44
Q55
Enough Time
Q58
Workload
Q63D
Computer Services
Q63E
GIS Information
Q72
Training
Q73E
Meeting Room
Q74
Valued/Respected
1
SA
A
Supervisory
3
u
5
SD
Non-Supervisory
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
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Working Conditions: By Supervisory Role
Distributions For Q63 and Q74
Graph 45
Q63
Supervisory
GIS Information
Non-Supervisory
Q74
Supervisory
Valued/Respected
Non-Supervisory
0% 20%
ilgil Strongly Agree
isiiiia Disagree
40%
60%
Agree
Strongly Disagree
80%
Uncertain
100%
Only questions with similar means and
significant Chi-squares are shown.
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General Personnel
Number of Questions:
13 questions (02, Q5, Q10, Q18, 026, 051: 5 subparts, 065, 066, 067)
All questions except 02, 05, 010, 018 and Q26 requested a rating.
. Questions 2, 5 and 10 requested one of two alternatives.
Question 18 requested the top four most beneficial program categories.
Question 26 requested the top four most beneficial NEW programs.
Preference Questions
Slightly more than half of the employees would prefer more money allocated for
technical training (skills development for immediate job), while others would prefer
money for personal or professional development (skills and attitude development for
personal and career advancement in the future) (02).
Non-whites had a slightly stronger preference for personal or professional
development, while whites had a slightly stronger preference for technical
training.
Females had a slightly stronger preference for personal or professional
development, while males had a slightly stronger preference for technical
training.
The majority of employees would prefer cash (rather than time off) as an award in the
Special Act or Service Award program. Persons who would prefer "time off" tend to be
females or non-supervisory staff.
Beneficial Programs
The top five programs which are considered to be beneficial to employees include:
. Current Technology (LAN, Voice Mail, Video Conferencing, Computer Systems
Training).
Details and Rotations
In-house Training Program
. Tuition Assistance for Continuing Education
Furniture, Equipment and Building Maintenance
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More than one-third of the non-whites also selected Developmental Programs. Tuition
Assistance for Continuing Education was selected more frequently than was Current
Technology.
The top five new programs which were considered to be beneficial to employees
include:
Fitness Center
Work at Home
Assessment of Supervisors by Employees
Child Care Facility
Environmentally Friendly Transportation Program (car pools, bike racks,
walking and jogging tracks at worksite)
Supervisory staff also included Life and Estate Planning as one of major interest.
Major Observations
The highest General Personnel rating was given by "Supervisory" staff.
Differences By Race
Non-whites had a stronger level of disagreement that hiring and promotion
practices appeared to be fair (Q67).
Differences By Sex
Males had a stronger level of dissatisfaction with Career Counseling (Q51).
Females had a stronger level of disagreement that hiring and promotion
practices appeared to be fair (Q67).
Differences By Age
Employees at least age 45 were more satisfied with Office Supply Services
and Photo Copying Facilities (Q51).
Employees at least age 45 had a stronger level of agreement with their
understanding of the employee benefit package (Q65).
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Differences By Years Employment
Employees with less than 3 years employment had a stronger level of
dissatisfaction with Office Supply Services and Photo Copying Facilities (Q51).
Employees with at least 9 years employment had a stronger level of
satisfaction with the Centralized Processing of Travel and Time Keeping (Q51).
Differences By Supervisory Role
Non-supervisory employees had a stronger level of disagreement that hiring
and promotion practices appeared to be fair (Q67).
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Comparison of Mean Ratings For
General Personnel By Major Subgroups
Graph 46
All Persons -
White -
Non-White -
Female -
Male -
Ages Under 30
Ages 30 to 44
Ages 45 +
Employed <3 yrs
Employed 3 - 8 yrs
Employed 9+ yrs
Supervisory
Non-supervisory
*
SP
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2.9
2.9
2.8
2.9
2.9
2.9
2.9
2.8
2.9
2.9
2.8
2.7
-
2.9
1 2 3 4 E
V A U D SI
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Question 2: Money for technical training or professional development
(N=431)
Row% Q2 MONEY ALLOCATED
TECH PROF
TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
TOTAL
57.0 43.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 60.4 39.6
NON-WHITE 35.2 64.8
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 46.4 53.6
MALE 67.4 32.6
AGE
UNDER 30 50.0 50.0
30-44 56.6 43.4
45 PLUS 57.1 42.9
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 59.0 41.0
3 TO 8 YEARS 58.6 41.4
9 OR MORE 52.8 47.2
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 54.8 45.2
NON-SUPERVISORY 57.1 42.9
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uestion 5: More money designated for training or awards
(N=431)
Row% Q5 PREFERENCE
TRAINING AWARDS
MONEY MONEY
TOTAL
56.6 43.4
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 54.8 45.2
NON-WHITE 57.1 42.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 56.3 43.7
MALE 55.2 44.8
\GE
UNDER 30 70.7 29.3
30-44 53.9 46.1
45 PLUS 54.1 45.9
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 65.1 34.9
3 TO 8 YEARS 53.8 46.3
9 OR MORE 53.4 46.6
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 56.5 43.5
NON-SUPERVISORY 56.0 44.0
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Question 10: Type of Special Act or Service Award preferred
(N=431)
Row% Q10 AWARD PREFERRED
CASH TIME OFF
TOTAL
84.2 15.8
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 83.9 16.1
NON-WHITE 83.9 16.1
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 80.3 19.7
MALE 88.2 11.8
AGE
UNDER 30 78.0 22.0
30-44 83.5 16.5
45 PLUS 87.7 12.3
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 80.5 19.5
3 TO 8 YEARS 83.4 16.6
9 OR MORE 87.1 12.9
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 93.7 6.3
NON-SUPERVISORY 82.4 17.6
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uestion 18: Most beneficial program category (4 responses allowed)
Row% Q18 TOP PROGRAM
PEAC DEVELOP TUITION EMPLOYEE DIVERSITY ROTATIONS
PROGRAM ASSIST COUNSEL
TOTAL
24.9 18.2 31.7 11.0 12.5 45.1
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 22.8 16.1 27.4 9.4 8.8 46.2
NON-WHITE 32.7 34.6 59.6 21.2 28.8 46.2
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 24.2 27.1 40.1 15.5 15.9 45.4
MALE 25.5 8.7 23., 4 6.5 8.7 44.6
iGE
UNDER 30 31.6 23.7 ' 52.6 18.4 10.5 44.7
30-44 24.9 20.8 32.6 12.7 12.7 48.0
45 PLUS 22.5 13.2 25.6 6.2 13.2 39.5
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 18.3 19.5 36.6 12.2 14.6 39.0
3 TO 8 YEARS 24.5 21.2 32.5 12.6 12.6 51.7
9 OR MORE 28.0 15.3 29.3 9.6 11.5 40.8
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 25.0 23.4 18.8 1.6 10.9 46.9
NON-SUPERVISORY 24.3 17.3 35.0 13.1 12.5 45.0
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Question 18: Most beneficial program category (4 responses allowed)
(Continued)
Row%
Q18 TOP PROGRAM
CURRENT FURNITURE GUARD WELLNESS
TECH COVERAGE
INDOOR NEW
AIR EMPLOYEE
TOTAL
68.8
30.9
23.9
18.0
19.0
6.7
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
73.3
48.1
33.1
17.3
25.8
17.3
17.0
21.2
20.7
9.6
7.0
3.8
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 68.6
MALE 70.1
AGE
UNDER 30 63.2
30-44 72.4
45 PLUS 66.7
24.2
38.6
26.3
29.0
36.4
32.4
14.7
23.7
25.8
21.7
15.0
20.7
18.4
14.9
20.9
19.3
17.9
26.3
13.6
24.8
8.2
13.2
6.8
4.7
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 73.2
3 TO 8 YEARS 70.2
9 OR MORE 66.9
24.4
31. 1
33.8
26.8
21.9
24.2
13.4
13.2
24.2
19.5
16.6
20.4
13.4
3.3
6.4
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
70.3
69.0
37.5
29.2
17.2
25.5
15.6
18.2
20.3
18.5
10.9
5.8
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Question 18: Most beneficial program category (4 responses allowed)
(Continued)
Row% Q18 TOP PROGRAM TOTAL
IN-HOUSE TQM
TRAIN PROGRAM
TOTAL
44.4 21.2 100.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 45.6 21.9 100.0
NON-WHITE 38.5 15.4 100.0
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 40.6 12.6 100.0
LE 48.9 31.5 100.0
AGE
UNDER 30 28.9 15.8 100.0
30-44 45.2 18.6 100.0
45 PLUS 46.5 28.7 100.0
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 46.3 13.4 100.0
3 TO 8 YEARS 41.7 21.9 100.0
9 OR MORE 45.9 25.5 100.0
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 50.0 35.9 100.0
NON-SUPERVISORY 43.8 18.2 100.0
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Question 18: Most beneficial program category (TOP CHOICE)
(N=401)
Row% Q18 TOP PROGRAM
PEAC
TOTAL
3.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 2.1
NON-WHITE 9.6
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 3 . 4
MALE 2 . 7
AGE
UNDER 30 2.6
30-44 2.7
45 PLUS 3.9
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 4.9
3 TO 8 YEARS 1.3
9 OR MORE 3.8
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 3.1
NON-SUPERVISORY 3.0
DEVELOP TUITION EMPLOYEE DIVERSITY ROTATIONS
PROGRAM ASSIST COUNSEL
6.0 13.5
5.5 11.2
11.5 26.9
10.1 16.4
1.6 10.3
10.5 34.2
7.2 11.8
3.1 10. 1
6.1 22.0
7.9 9.9
4.5 12. 1
6.3 7.8
6.1 14.9
1.5 1.7 11.0
1.2 0.6 11.6
3.8 1.9 9.6
2.4 1.9 9.2
0.5 1.1 13^0
m
2.6 0.0 2.6
2.3 1.8 11.8
0.0 1.6 12.4
1.2 0.0 8.5
2.0 2.6 11.3
1.3 1.3 11.5
0.0 0.0 15.6
1.8 1.5 10.0
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uestion 18: Most beneficial program category (TOP CHOICE)
(Continued)
Row%
Q18 TOP PROGRAM
CURRENT FURNITURE GUARD WELLNESS
TECH COVERAGE
INDOOR NEW
AIR EMPLOYEE
TOTAL
36.7
3.2
3,5
1.2
4.2
0.7
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
41.0
11.5
3.0
5.8
4.0
1.9
0.6
5.8
4.9
0.0
0.0
3.8
RESPONDENT'S SEX
^^A
FEMALE
LE
33.8
40.2
1.9
4.3
5.3
1.6
1.0
1.6
4.3
4.3
1.4
0.0
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
28.9
38.0
37.2
0.0
1.8
6.2
0.0
5.0
2.3
0.0
0.9
2.3
2.6
3.2
6.2
5.3
0.5
0.0
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
32.9
40.4
36.3
2.4
1.3
5.1
4.9
4.0
2.5
0.0
2.0
1.3
2.4
4.6
5. 1
2.4
0.7
0.0
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
39. 1
36.5
4.7
2.7
9.4
2.4
3. 1
0.9
0.0
5.2
0.0
0.9
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Question 18: Most beneficial program category (TOP CHOICE)
(Continued)
Row% Q18 TOP PROGRAM
IN-HOUSE TQM
TRAIN PROGRAM
TOTAL
9.2 4.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 10.0 4.3
NON-WHITE 3.8 3.8
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 6.3 2.4
MALE 12.0 6.5
AGE
UNDER 30 10.5 0.0
30-44 8.1 5.0
45 PLUS 10.1 4.7
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
11.0
7.3
9.6
1.2
4.6
5.7
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 4.7 6.3
NON-SUPERVISORY 10.0 4.0
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iuestion 18: Most beneficial program category (2ND CHOICE)
(N=431)
Row%
Q18B SECOND PROGRAM
NO 2ND PEAC
CHOICE
TOTAL
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
rLE
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
3
3
1
1
5
0
3
5
6
3
3
3
3
.7 6.9
.9 5.8
.9 11.3
.4 7.2
.9 6.5
.0 15.8
.1 7.6
.4 3.1
.0 4.8
.3 7.9
.2 7.0
.1 4.7
.9 6.9
DEVELOP TUITION EMPLOYEE DIVERSITY
PROGRAM ASSIST COUNSEL
6.2
5.2
11.3
9.1
2.7
5.3
7.6
3.9
6.0
6.6
5.7
7 .8
5.7
6.2
5.5
9.4
9. 1
3.2
2.6
8. 1
4.7
6.0
7.3
5.7
4.7
6.6
3.2
2.4
7.5
3.4
3.2
5.3
3.1
2. 3
3.6
4.0
2.5
0.0
3.9
2.2
1.8
5.7
1.9
2.7
2.6
2.7
1.6
1.2
3.3
1.9
3.1
2. 1
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Question 18: Most beneficial program category (2ND CHOICE)
(Continued)
Row% Q18B SECOND PROGRAM
ROTATIONS CURRENT FURNITURE GUARD WELLNESS INDOOR
TECH COVERAGE AIR
TOTAL
12.7 16.6 9.9 4.5 5.5 4.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 14.2 15.8 11.5 5.2 5.5 4.5
NON-WHITE 5.7 22.6 1.9 0.0 3.8 1.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 13.0 13.9 8.7 7.2 5.3 3.8
MALE 11.9 19.5 11.9 1.6 4.9 4.3
AGE
UNDER 30 21.1 15.8 5.3 2.6 5.3 2.6
30-44 10.8 17.0 10.8 4.5 3.1 3.1
45 PLUS 12.4 16.3 10.9 5.4 8.5 6.2
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 12.0 22.9 9.6 4.8 1.2 2.4
3 TO 8 YEARS 15.2 10.6 9.9 3.3 4.0 3.3
9 OR MORE 10.1 18.4 10.8 5.7 8.2 5.7
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 12.5 25.0 10.9 0.0 0.0
NON-SUPERVISORY 12.7 14.8 10.0 5.4 6.3
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uestion 18: Most beneficial program category (2ND CHOICE)
(Continued)
Row% Q18B SECOND PROGRAM
NEW IN-HOUSE TQM
EMPLOYEE TRAIN PROGRAM
TOTAL
1.7 11.2 5,. 5
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 2.1 10.9 5,, 8
NON-WHITE 0.0 13.2 3 ,,8
RESPONDENT'S SEX
^^A
FEMALE 2.9 10.1 2.9
LE 0.5 12.4 8.6
.GE
UNDER 30 5.3 5.3 5.3
30-44 1.8 13.5 3.1
45 PLUS 0.8 8.5 10.1
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 4.8 10.8 3.6
3 TO 8 YEARS 0.7 14.6 6.0
9 OR MORE 1.3 7.6 6.3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 3.1 9.4 7.8
NON-SUPERVISORY 1.5 11.5 5.1
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Question 18: Most beneficial program category (3RD CHOICE)
(N=431)
Row%
Q18C THIRD PROGRAM
NO 3RD
CHOICE
PEAC
DEVELOP
PROGRAM
TUITION EMPLOYEE DIVERSITY
ASSIST COUNSEL
TOTAL
7.9
7.4
3.5
5.7
3.5
3.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
8.2
1.9
8.2
5.7
3.6
3.8
4.8
11.3
3.3
3.8
2.1
7.5
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
AGE
3.4
11.9
7.7
7.6
4.3
2.7
7.7
3.8
5.3
1.6
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
0.0
7.6
9.3
7.9
7.6
7.8
2.6
2.7
5.4
7.9
6.3
4.7
2.6
4.5
2.3
0.0
2.7
5.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
9.6
9.3
5.1
4.8
9.3
7.6
4.8
2.6
3.8
3.6
7.9
5.1
4.8
3.3
3.2
1.2
2.0
5.7
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
3.1
8.5
7.8
7.6
6.3
3.0
1.6
6.6
0.0
4.2
3.1
3.3
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uestion 18: Most beneficial program category (3RD CHOICE)
(Continued)
Row% Q18C THIRD PROGRAM
ROTATIONS
TOTAL
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
rLE
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
11.
10.
20.
13.
9.
15.
13.
7.
13.
15.
7.
7.
12.
7
3
8
9
2
8
5
0
3
2
0
8
4
CURRENT FURNITURE GUARD WELLNESS
TECH COVERAGE
9.
10.
11.
11.
8.
13.
11.
7.
12.
11.
8.
3.
11.
9
3
3
5
6
2
2
8
0
3
2
1
5
9
9
7
6
13
10
10
9
4
11
10
14
8
.9
.7
.5
.7
,.5
.,5
..3
.,3
. 8
. 3
. 8
. 1
.8
7
8
5
9
5
7
8
6
9
6
7
3
8
.7
.2
.7
.6
.4
.9
.5
.2
.6
.6
.6
. 1
.8
6.
6.
7.
4.
9.
10.
6.
6.
7.
4.
9.
9.
6.
7
4
5
3
7
5
3
2
2
0
5
4
3
INDOOR
AIR
5
5
3
4
4
7
2
7
7
3
4
9
3
.0
.5
.8
.8
.3
.9
.7
.0
.2
.3
.4
.4
.6
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Question 18: Most beneficial program category (3RD CHOICE)
(Continued)
Row% Q18C THIRD PROGRAM
NEW IN-HOUSE TQM
EMPLOYEE TRAIN PROGRAM
TOTAL
2.0 11.9 4.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 2.1 12.7 4.5
NON-WHITE 0.0 7.5 1.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 1.9 11.5 3.4
MALE 1.6 12.4 4.9
AGE
UNDER 30 0.0 7.9 5.3
30-44 2.2 10.8 3.1
45 PLUS 1.6 14.7 5.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 3.6 8.4 4.8
3 TO 8 YEARS 0.7 10.6 2.6
9 OR MORE 1.9 15.2 5.1
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 4.7 21.9 4.7
NON-SUPERVISORY 1.2 10.3 3.9
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juestion 18: Most beneficial program category (4TH CHOICE)
(N=431)
Row%
Q18D FOURTH PROGRAM
NO 4TH
CHOICE
TOTAL
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
rLE
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
11
12
1
6
17
2
11
14
13
12
10
9
12
.9
.7
.9
.3
.3
.6
.3
.7
.3
.6
.2
.4
.1
PEAC DEVELOP
PROGRAM
7
7
5
5
9
5
7
7
4
6
9
9
7
.5
.0
.8
.8
.2
.3
.2
.8
.8
.0
.6
.4
.0
2.
1.
7.
3.
1.
5.
3.
0.
2.
4.
1.
3.
2.
5
8
7
4
6
3
2
8
4
0
3
1
4
TUITION EMPLOYEE DIVERSITY
ASSIST COUNSEL
6
5
11
6
5
7
6
6
4
7
6
4
6
.2
.8
.5
.8
.9
.9
.3
.2
.8
. 3
.4
.7
.7
2
2
5
4
1
7
2
1
2
3
2
1
3
.7
.4
.8
.3
.1
.9
.7
.6
.4
.3
.5
.6
.0
5.
4.
13.
8.
2.
7.
5.
4.
12.
4.
2.
4.
5.
2
2
5
2
2
9
4
7
0
6
5
7
5
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Question 18: Most beneficial program category (4TH CHOICE)
(Continued)
Row%
Q18D FOURTH PROGRAM
ROTATIONS CURRENT FURNITURE GUARD WELLNESS INDOOR
TECH COVERAGE AIR
TOTAL
10.0
6.0
8.0
8.2
4.5
5.7
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
10.
9.
9.
10.
5.
12.
7.
6.
9.
12.
10.
10.
,3
,6
2
8
3
2
8
0
9
1
9
0
6
3
9
2
5
6
5
6
7
4
3
6,
.4
.8
.7
.2
.3
.8
.4
.0
.9
.5
. 1
.7
8
3
7
8
10
6
10
7
8
7
7
7,
.8
.8
.2
.6
.5
.3
.1
.2
.6
.6
.8
.9
8
9
10
5
13
7
7
7
7
8
4
8
.5
.6
.1
.9
.2
.7
.8
.2
.9
.3
.7
.8
4
3
4
4
2
4
3
4
3
5
3
4
.5
.8
.3
.3
.6
.5
.9
.8
.3
. 1
.1
.5
5
3
6
4
I
13
4
5
7
5
5
3
6
.8
.8
.3
|
1
.2
.5
.4
.2
.3
.1
. 1
.4
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uestion 18: Most beneficial program category (4TH CHOICE)
(Continued)
Row% Q18D FOURTH PROGRAM
NEW IN-HOUSE TQM
EMPLOYEE TRAIN PROGRAM
TOTAL
2.2 11.9 7.5
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 2.7 11.8 7.3
NON-WHITE 0.0 13.5 5.8
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 1.9 12.6 3.9
LE 2.7 11.9 11.4
AGE
UNDER 30 2.6 5.3 5.. 3
30-44 2.3 12.6 7.2
45 PLUS 2.3 13.2 8,. 5
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 2.4 15.7 3 ., 6
3 TO 8 YEARS 1.3 9.3 8.. 6
9 OR MORE 3.2 13.4 8.3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 3.1 14.1 17.2
NON-SUPERVISORY 2.1 11.8 5.2
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Question 26: Most beneficial "new" programs (4 choices permitted)
Row% Q26 NEW PROGRAM 1
FITNESS
CENTER
TOTAL
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
57.3
55.5
66.0
56. 1
56.5
62.5
56.6
53.4
63.5
55.5
53.1
59.7
56.3
JOB
SHARING
22.7
24.3
13.2
28.0
16.7
17.5
26.5
17.6
25.9
23.2
20.6
16. 1
23.8
WORK AT
HOME
53.9
53.4
54.7
53.7
53.2
50.0
58.4
45.8
45.9
58.1
53.8
53.2
54.0
CHILD
CARE
28.5
26.4
45.3
31.3
25.8
60.0
31.0
15.3
37.6
32.9
20.0
25.8
29.3
ELDER ERGO-
CARE NOMICS
4.6 25
4.5 26.
5.7 18.
6.1 23.
3.2 28,
f
2.5 22.
7.1 20.
1.5 34.
2.4 28.
7.1 19.
3.8 30.
6.5 30.
4.4 24.
.4
.7
,9
,4
5
8
4
2
4
6
6
6
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Iuestion 26: Most beneficial "new" programs (4 choices permitted)
(Continued)
Row% Q26 NEW PROGRAM 1
ESTATE SUGGEST EMPLOYEE ON-SITE ENVIRON- TRAIN
PLANNING PROGRAM ASSESS MEDICAL MENT FACILITY
TOTAL
28.3 26.8 48.0 12.9 27.6 27.1
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 29.7 27.9 49.3 11.3 24.9 27.6
NON-WHITE 15.1 20.8 39., 6 24.5 41.5 24.5
RESPONDENT'S SEX
^^A
FEMALE 22.4 24.8 47.7 18.2 29.9 25.2
LE 34.9 29.6 48.9 7.0 24.7 29.0
AGE
UNDER 30 10.0 20.0 37.5 17.5 35.0 17.5
30-44 28.8 28.3 47.8 13.3 27.4 25.2
45 PLUS 33.6 27.5 52.7 10.7 25.2 32.8
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
22.4
28.4
30.6
18.8
29.0
29.4
42.4
47.1
53.1
15.3
9.0
15.6
34. 1
24.5
26.9
25.9
25.8
28.1
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 40.3 27.4 50.0 6.5 27.4 32.3
NON-SUPERVISORY 25.8 26.7 47.5 14.4 27.6 26.1
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Question 26: Most beneficial "new" programs (4 choices permitted)
(Continued)
Row% Q26 NEW TOTAL
PROGRAM 1
CASUAL
DRESS
TOTAL
19.3 100.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 19.0 100.0
NON-WHITE 24.5 100.0
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 19.6 100.0
MALE 19.4 100.0
AGE
UNDER 30 37.5 100.0
30-44 16.8 100.0
45 PLUS 19.1 100.0
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 23.5 100.0
3 TO 8 YEARS 20.6 100.0
9 OR MORE 16.3 100.0
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 17.7 100.0
NON-SUPERVISORY 19.9 100.0
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luestion 26: Most beneficial "new" programs (TOP CHOICE)
(N=410)
Row%
Q26 NEW PROGRAM 1
FITNESS JOB WORK AT
CENTER SHARING HOME
TOTAL
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
.GE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
21.
19.
34.
19.
22.
32.
20.
18.
23.
19.
21.
19.
21.
2
6
0
6
6
5
4
3
5
4
3
4
4
4.1 22.0
4.7 23.4
1.9 18 .9
7.0 22,. 0
1.1 2 2 ., 6
2.5 12.5
4.0 25. 2
5.3 19.8
5.9 14.1
3.9 27.1
3.8 21.9
1.6 22.6
4.7 22.0
CHILD
CARE
7.8
6.2
13.2
8.4
6.5
17.5
8.8
2.3
10.6
10.3
3.8
4.8
8.2
ELDER ERGO-
CARE NOMICS
0.2 6.3
0.3 6.8
0.0 0.0
0.5 6.1
0.0 6.5
0.0 10.0
0.0 4.4
0.8 8.4
1.2 5.9
0.0 4.5
0.0 8.1
0.0 9.7
0.3 5.6
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Question 26: Most beneficial "new" programs (TOP CHOICE)
(Continued)
Row%
Q26 NEW PROGRAM I
ESTATE
PLANNING
SUGGEST EMPLOYEE
PROGRAM ASSESS
ON-SITE ENVIRON-
MEDICAL MENT
TRAIN
FACILITY
TOTAL
3.9
4.4
16.1
1.5
4.6
6.6
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
3.9
1.9
4.7
3.8
16.0
15.1
0.9
3.8
5.0
1.9
7.1
3.8
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
AGE
2.8
5.4
2.3
7.0
16.8
15.1
1.4
1.1
5.6
3.8
7.0
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
5.0
4.0
3.8
2.5
4.0
6.1
10.0
14.6
20.6
2.5
1.3
0.8
0.0
4.9
6.1
2.5
7.1
6.9
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 7.1
3 TO 8 YEARS 2.6
9 OR MORE 3.1
2.4
1.3
8.8
11.8
19.4
15.6
0.0
2.6
0.6
3.5
3.9
6.3
11.8
4.5
5.6
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
4.8
3.5
8. 1
3.8
14.5
16.4
0.0
1.8
6.5
4.4
6.5
6.7
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uestion 26: Most beneficial "new" programs (TOP CHOICE)
(Continued)
Row% Q26 NEW
PROGRAM 1
CASUAL
DRESS
TOTAL
1.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 1.2
NON-WHITE 1.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
EMALE 0.5
LE 2.2
AGE
UNDER 30 2.5
30-44 1.3
45 PLUS 0.8
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 2.4
3 TO 8 YEARS 0.6
9 OR MORE 1.3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 1.6
NON-SUPERVISORY 1.2
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Question 26: Most beneficial "new" programs (2ND CHOICE)
(N=431)
Row%
Q26B NEW PROGRAM 2
FITNESS
CENTER
TOTAL
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
15
15.
11,
17.
12.
12.
18.
11.
20.
16.
12.
16.
15.
.9
.7
.3
8
9
5
1
5
0
1
5
1
8
JOB
SHARING
7
8,
7,
8.
6.
7.
7.
7.
8.
9.
5.
6.
7.
.6
.0
,5
4
5
5
5
6
2
0
6
5
6
WORK AT
HOME
13.7
12.2
17.0
12.6
14.5
17.5
14.6
10.7
11.8
16.1
12.5
14.5
13.2
CHILD
CARE
9.8
9
17
10
9
25
9
6
15
11
6
9
10,
.2
.0
.7
.1
.0
.7
. 1
.3
.0
.3
.7
.0
ELDER
CARE
0.2
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
,3
,0
5
0
0
4
0
0
6
0
0
3
ERGO-
NOMICS
7.8
8.3
7.5
7.
9.
2.
8.
9.
5.
7.
9.
6.
8.
0
1
5
0
2
9
7
4
5
2
150
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Question 26: Most beneficial "new" programs (2ND CHOICE)
(Continued)
Row%
Q26B NEW PROGRAM 2
ESTATE SUGGEST EMPLOYEE
PLANNING PROGRAM ASSESS
ON-SITE ENVIRON-
MEDICAL MENT
TRAIN
FACILITY
TOTAL
8.0
7.8
12.0
3.4
4.6
5.1
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
9.2
1.9
8.9
1.9
12.2
11.3
2.7
9.4
4.2
5.7
5.0
5.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
6.1
10.8
7.9
7.5
10.7
12.9
6. 1
0.5
4.2
4.8
5.1
5.4
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
5.0
7.1
11.5
5.0
7.5
9.2
7.5
11.1
14.5
2.5
3.1
4.6
5.0
4.4
3.8
7.5
4.9
5.3
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 5.9
3 TO 8 YEARS 6.5
9 OR MORE 11.3
7.1
7.1
8.1
8.2
10.3
15.0
4.7
0.6
5.6
7.1
4.5
3. 1
3.5
6.5
5.0
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
14.5
7.0
9.7
7.3
14 .5
11.1
0.0
4. 1
1.6
5.3
4.8
5.3
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Question 26: Most beneficial "new" programs (2ND CHOICE)
(Continued)
Row% Q26B NEW PROGRAM 2
CASUAL NO 2ND
DRESS CHOICE
TOTAL
1.7 2.4
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 1.8 2.4
NON-WHITE 1.9 1.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 1.4 1.4
MALE 2.2 3.8
AGE
UNDER 30 2.5 0.0
30-44 1.8 1.8
45 PLUS 1.5 4.6
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 1.2 1.2
3 TO 8 YEARS 1.3 2.6
9 OR MORE 2.5 3.1
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 1.6 0.0
NON-SUPERVISORY 1.8 2.9
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Question 26: Most beneficial "new" programs (3RD CHOICE)
(N=431)
Row%
Q26C NEW PROGRAM 3
FITNESS JOB WORK AT CHILD
CENTER SHARING HOME CARE
TOTAL
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
rLE
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
11.7 5.6 11.0 6.8
12.2 5.9 11.0 7.7
7.5 1.9 11.3 3.8
10.3 5.6 13.1 7.0
12.4 5.4 7.5 7.0
15.0 7.5 10.0 12.5
9.3 6.6 11., 5 9.7
13.7 3.1 8., 4 0.8
12.9 7.1 12,9 8.2
11.6 3.9 9.0 8.4
10.0 6.3 10.6 5.0
14.5 1.6 11. 3 11. 3
10.9 6.2 10.9 6.2
ELDER ERGO-
CARE NOMICS
1.7 6.1
1.8 6.2
0.0 5.7
1.9 6.1
1.6 6.5
0.0 7.5
2.7 4.9
0.8 7.6
0.0 11.8
1.9 3.9
2.5 5.6
4.8 6.5
1.2 6.2
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Question 26: Most beneficial "new" programs (3RD CHOICE)
(Continued)
Row% Q26C NEW PROGRAM 3
ESTATE SUGGEST EMPLOYEE ON-SITE ENVIRON- TRAIN
PLANNING PROGRAM ASSESS MEDICAL MENT FACILITY
TOTAL
8.5 7.1 12.4 3.9 6.6 5.9
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 8.6 7.1 13.6 3.9 3.6 4.7
NON-WHITE 7.5 5.7 9.4 5.7 22.6 11.3
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 7.9 6.1 13.1 4.7 7.9 5.1
MALE 9.7 8.6 12.4 3.2 4.8 5.9
AGE
UNDER 30 0.0 7.5 10.0 5.0 17.5 2.5
30-44 10.2 8.0 13.3 4.9 4.4 3.5
45 PLUS 9.2 6.1 12.2 2.3 6.9 9.9
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
4.7
11.6
8.1
7.1
9.0
5.6
12.9
10.3
15.0
4.7
2.6
5.0
7. 1
6.5
6.3
3.5
5.8
6.3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 9.7 1.6 14.5 4.8 4.8 4.8
NON-SUPERVISORY 8.5 7.9 12.3 3.8 6.7 5.9
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Question 26: Most beneficial "new" programs (3RD CHOICE)
(Continued)
ROW% Q26C NEW PROGRAM 3
CASUAL NO 3RD
DRESS CHOICE
TOTAL
6.6 6.1
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 6.8 6.8
NON-WHITE 5.7 1.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 6.1 5.1
MALE 7.5 7.5
\GE
UNDER 30 2.5 2.5
30-44 7.5 3.5
45 PLUS 6.9 12.2
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 4.7 2.4
3 TO 8 YEARS 7.7 7.7
9 OR MORE 6.9 6.9
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 8.1 1.6
NON-SUPERVISORY 6.5 7.0
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Question 26: Most beneficial "new" programs (4TH CHOICE)
(N=431)
Row% Q26D NEW PROGRAM 4
FITNESS
CENTER
TOTAL
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
8.5
8.
13.
8.
8.
2.
8.
9.
7.
8.
9.
9.
8.
,0
.2
4
6
5
8
9
1
4
4
7
2
JOB
SHARING
5.4
5.6
1.9
7.0
3.8
0.0
8.4
1.5
4.7
6.5
5.0
6.5
5. 3
WORK AT
HOME
7,
6.
7.
6.
8.
10.
7.
6.
7.
5.
8.
4.
7.
.3
,8
,5
1
6
0
1
9
1
8
8
8
9
CHILD
CARE
4. 1
3
11
5
3
5
2
6
3
3
5
0,
5,
.3
.3
.1
.2
.0
.7
. 1
.5
.2
.0
.0
.0
ELDER
CARE
2.4
2
5
3
1
2
4
0
1
4
1
1
2,
. 1
.7
.3
.6
.5
.0
.0
.2
.5
. 3
.6
.6
ERGO-
NOMICS
5.1
5
5
4
6
2
3
9
4
3
7
8,
4,
.3
.7
.2
.5
.5
.5
.2
.7
.2
.5
.1
.7
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luestion 26: Most beneficial "new" programs (4TH CHOICE)
(Continued)
Row% Q26D NEW PROGRAM 4
ESTATE SUGGEST EMPLOYEE ON-SITE ENVIRON- TRAIN
PLANNING PROGRAM ASSESS MEDICAL MENT FACILITY
TOTAL
7.8 7.6 7.6 4.1 11.7 9.5
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 8.0 7.1 7.4 3.9 12.2 10.7
NON-WHITE 3.8 9.4 3.8 5.7 11.3 3.8
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 5.6 8.4 7., 0 6.1 12.1 7.9
MALE 9.1 6.5 8., 6 2.2 11.3 11.3
M3E
UNDER 30 0.0 5.0 10.0 7.5 12.5 5.0
30-44 7.5 8.8 8.8 . 4.0 13.7 9.7
45 PLUS 9.2 6.1 5.3 3.1 8.4 10.7
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
4.7
7.7
8.1
2.4
11.6
6.9
9.4
7. 1
7.5
5.9
3.2
4.4
16.5
9.7
11.3
7.1
9.0
11.3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 11.3 8.1 6.5 1.6 14.5 16.1
NON-SUPERVISORY 6.7 7.6 7.6 4.7 11.1 8.2
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Question 26: Most beneficial "new" programs (4TH CHOICE)
(Continued)
Row% Q26D NEW PROGRAM 4
CASUAL NO 4TH
DRESS CHOICE
TOTAL
9.8 9.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 9.2 10.4
NON-WHITE 15.1 1.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 11.7 7.0
MALE 7.5 11.3
AGE
UNDER 30 30.0 7.5
30-44 6.2 6.6
45 PLUS 9.9 13.7
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 15.3 10.6
3 TO 8 YEARS 11.0 9.0
9 OR MORE 5.6 8.1
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 6.5 4.8
NON-SUPERVISORY 10.6 9.7
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uestion 51: Satisfaction with library services
(N=431)
Row% Q51A LIBRARY SERVICES
VERY SATISFIED NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
SATISFIED FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
18.6 43.1 32.6 4.3 1.4
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 19.4 43.5 32.2 4.1 0.9
NON-WHITE 13.0 44.4 33.3 5.6 3.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
^UA
FEMALE 19.1 41.9 34.0 3.3 1.9
LE 18.6 44.8 30.9 4.6 1.0
AGE
UNDER 30 20.0 37.5 32.5 5.0 5.0
30-44 18.2 43.7 33.8 3.0 1.3
45 PLUS 20.0 43.7 30.4 5.2 0.7
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
14.9
20.0
20.4
33.3
44.4
46.9
43 .7
29 .4
29., 6
5.7
5.0
1.9
2.3
1.3
1.2
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 17.7 40.3 32.3 8.1 1.6
NON-SUPERVISORY 19.1 44.0 32.3 3.1 1.4
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Question 51: Satisfaction with career counseling
(N=431)
Row%
Q51B CAREER COUNSELING
VERY SATISFIED NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
SATISFIED FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
2.9
13.8
56.3
20.3
6.8
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
2.6
5.9
12.6
25.5
58.5
47.1
19.3
15.7
7.0
5.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
4.7
1.0
19.9
7.8
48.8
64.6
20.4
18.8
6.2
7.8
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
0.0
3.1
3.8
12.5
16.6
9.8
70.0
51.1
61.4
15.0
21.8
17.4
2.5
7.4
7.6
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 1.2
3 TO 8 YEARS 5.0
9 OR MORE 1.9
15.1
11.9
15.3
62.8
56.3
53.5
15.1
20.6
21.7
5.8
6.3
7.6
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
6.5
2.3
17.7
13.4
51.6
57.6
22.6
18.9
1.6
7.8
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uestion 51: Satisfaction with benefits counseling
(N=431)
Row% Q51C BENEFITS COUNSELING
VERY SATISFIED NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
SATISFIED FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
4.1 28.5 42.2 19.7 5.5
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 4.1 29.1 41.0 20.6 5.2
NON-WHITE 3.8 30.8 50.0 11.5 3.8
RESPONDENT'S SEX
^AMA
FEMALE 4.7 34.7 38.0 17.8 4.7
LE 3.6 22.3 46.6 20.7 6.7
AGE
UNDER 30 5.0 17.5 50.0 22.5 5.0
30-44 5.2 32.2 39.1 18.3 5.2
45 PLUS 2.3 26.3 44.4 20.3 6.8
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
5.8
5.0
2.5
27.9
34.4
24.4
47.. 7
38.. 1
43 ,,1
16.3
17. 5
21.9
2.3
5.0
8. 1
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 6.5 29.0 38.7 19.4 6.5
NON-SUPERVISORY 3.7 28.8 43.2 19.0 5.2
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Question 51: Satisfaction with office supply services
(N=431)
Row% Q51D OFFICE SUPPLIES
VERY SATISFIED NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
SATISFIED FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
3.8 31.3 23.4 26.1 15.3
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 2.9 30.1 22.9 27.2 16.8
NON-WHITE 7.7 40.4 21.2 21.2 9.6
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 2.8 28.2 23.5 26.3 19.2
MALE 5.2 35.1 23.7 25.3 10.8
AGE
UNDER 30 0.0 30.0 32.5 30.0 7.5
30-44 4.3 26.0 22.9 27.3 19.5
45 PLUS 4.5 42.1 21.1 21.8 10.5
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 1.2 18.6 25.6 38.4 16.3
3 TO 8 YEARS 3.8 33.8 21.9 24.4 16.3
9 OR MORE 5.6 36.6 24.2 19.3 14.3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 1.6 38.7 17.7 24.2 17.7
NON-SUPERVISORY 4.3 30.5 24.4 25.9 14.9
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uestion 51: Satisfaction with centralized processing of travel
(N=431)
Row% Q51E CENTRAL PROCESSING
VERY SATISFIED NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
SATISFIED FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
7.7 44.1 36.0 8.9 3.4
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 6.7 43.3 37.2 9.9 2.9
NON-WHITE 13.5 46.2 30.8 5.8 3.8
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 8.9 46.9 31.0 10.3 2.8
LE 6.2 41.5 40.9 7.8 3.6
AGE
UNDER 30 0.0 55.0 35.0 10.0 0.0
30-44 8.7 41.1 36,.4 10.0 3.9
45 PLUS 7.6 46.2 35 ,,6 7.6 3.0
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 5.8 37.2 39,5 16.3 1.2
3 TO 8 YEARS 6.9 41.3 37.5 8.8 5.6
9 OR MORE 10.0 50.0 32,5 5.6 1.9
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 8.1 58.1 24.2 8.1 1.6
NON-SUPERVISORY 7.8 41.8 37.8 9.2 3.5
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Question 65: I understand the employee's benefit package offered me
(N=431)
Row% Q65 UNDERSTAND BENEFITS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
8.0 62.6 15.8 11.5 2.1
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 8.0 66.3 13.7 10.0 2.0
NON-WHITE 9.3 50.0 22.2 16.7 1.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 6.5 61.3 16.6 12.9 2.8
MALE 9.6 66.0 13.7 9.1 1.5
AGE
UNDER 30 7.1 50.0 28.6 11.9 2.4
30-44 7.4 61.9 13.4 13.9 3.5
45 PLUS 9.4 69.6 14.5 6.5 0.0
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 2.3 64.8 17.0 13.6 2.3
3 TO 8 YEARS 9.8 60.1 17.2 10.4 2.5
9 OR MORE 9.2 66.3 12.3 10.4 1.8
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 10.9 67.2 9.4 9.4 3.1
NON-SUPERVISORY 7.6 63.2 16.1 11.0 2.0
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Question 66: Policies and procedures periodically reviewed and changed
(N=43l)
Row% Q66 REVIEWS POLICIES
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
1.2 22.8 42.5 27.7 5.9
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 0.9 23.7 42.6 27.4 5.4
NON-WHITE 3.6 21.8 41.8 27.3 5.5
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 1.8 22.5 41.7 26.6 7.3
LE 0.5 23.9 43.7 27.9 4.1
AGE
UNDER 30 0.0 21.4 52.4 26.2 0.0
30-44 1.7 23.3 38.8 28.9 7.3
45 PLUS 0.7 23.2 45.7 25.4 5.1
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 0.0 26.1 45.5 23.9 4.5
3 TO 8 YEARS 1.8 23.3 41.7 25.2 8.0
9 OR MORE 1.2 21.3 41.5 31.7 4.3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 1.6 32.8 37.5 26.6 1.6
NON-SUPERVISORY 1.1 21.2 43.5 27.7 6.5
165
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EPA REGION VII GENERAL PERSONNEL
Question 67: Hiring and promotion practices appear to be fair
(N=431)
Row% Q67 HIRING PRACTICES
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
1.7 23.4 23.6 29.3 22.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 1.2 25.1 24.8 31.1 17.9
NON-WHITE 5.5 16.4 18.2 21.8 38.2
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 3.2 21.2 23.5 27.2 24.9
MALE 0.0 26.2 24.6 31.3 17.9
AGE
UNDER 30 2.4 19.0 31.0 33.3 14.3
30-44 1.3 24.7 22.5 26.8 24.7
45 PLUS 2.2 22.8 24.3 31.6 19.1
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 2.3 31.8 23.9 26.1 15.9
3 TO 8 YEARS 0.6 20.4 26.5 27.2 25.3
9 OR MORE 2.5 22.2 21.6 32.1 21.6
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 3.1 42.2 18.8 31.3 4.7
NON-SUPERVISORY 1.4 20.2 24.8 28.8 24.8
166
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General Personnel: Preferred Use
for More Money (Q2)
Graph 47
White
Non-white
Female
Male
I I Technical training
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Prof Development
167
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General Personnel:
Preferred Award Form (Q10)
Graph 48
Female
Male
Supervisory
Non-supervisory
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Cash
Time-off
168
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Beneficial Programs by Category
(Rank ordering of top 4 preferences-CIS)
Graph 49
O)
CD
Current Technology
Rotations
In-house Training
Tuition Assistance
Furniture
PEAC
Guard Coverage
TQM Program
Indoor Air Quality
Development Programs
Wellness Program
Diversity Programs
Employee Counseling
New Employee Orient.
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
First
Second I I Third
Fourth
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Possible New Programs
(Rank ordering of top 4 preferences-Q26)
Graph 50
Fitness Center
Work at Home
Superior Assessment
Child Care Facility
Transportation
Estate Planning
Training Facility
Suggestion Program
Ergonomics
Job Sharing
Casual Dress
On-site Medical
Elder Care
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
First
Second I I Third
Fourth
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General Personnel: By Race
Mean for Q 67
Graph 51
Q67
Practices Fair
1
SA
2
A
White
U
4
D
Non-White
5
SD
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
171
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General Personnel: By Sex
Means for Q51B and Q67
Graph 52
VS S N 0 VD
Q51B
Career Counseling
Q67
Practices Fair
1
SA
2
A
3.5
3.4
3
U
4
D
Female
Male
5
SD
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
General Personnel: By Sex
Distribution For Q67
Graph 53
Female
Male
0%
20%
Strongly Agree
Disagree
40%
Agree
Strongly Disagree
60% 80%
I I Uncertain
100%
Only questions with similar means and
significant Chi-squares are shown.
172
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General Personnel: By Age
Means for Q51D and Q65
Graph 54
VS S N D
VD
Q51D
Office Services
Q65
Benefits
1
SA
3.2
3.3
2.9
2.5
2.4
2.2
2
A
Under 30
45 Plus
3
u
4
D
CH 30-44
5
SD
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
173
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General Personnel: By Years Employed
Means for Q51D and Q51E
Graph 55
Q51D
Office Services
Q51E
Travel/time
1
SA
3.5
3.2
2.7
2.6
2.4
2
A
< 3 Yrs
9 Plus Yrs
3
U
4
D
CH 3-8 Yrs
5
SD
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
174
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General Personnel: By Supervisory Role
Means for Q.67
Graph 56
Q67
Practices Fair
1
SA
2
A
Supervisory
3 4
U D
vsytf\ Non-Supervisory
5
SD
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
175
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Personnel Change
Number of Questions:
4 questions (039, Q52, 059, 060)
. All questions requested a rating.
Major Observations
The highest Personnel Change rating was given by "Supervisory" staff.
Differences By Race
Non-whites have a stronger level of agreement that change is an opportunity
and not a nuisance (059).
Differences By Sex
Males have a stronger level of agreement that their supervisors explain to
them the reasons for changes that affect them (039).
Females have a stronger level of agreement that change is an opportunity
and not a nuisance (059).
Differences By Years Employment
Employees employed less than 3 years have a stronger level of agreement
that change is an opportunity and not a nuisance (059).
Differences By Supervisory Status
Supervisory employees have a stronger level of agreement that change is an
opportunity and not a nuisance (059) and that people in their sections are
very supportive of each other during periods of change (060).
176
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Comparison of Mean Ratings For
Personnel Change By Major Subgroups
Graph 57
All Persons
White
Non-White
Female
Male
Ages Under 30
Ages 30 to 44
Ages 45 +
Employed <3 yrs
Employed 3 - 8 yrs
Employed 9+ yrs
Supervisory
Non-supervisory
2.5
1
SA
2
A
3
u
4
D
5
SD
177
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EPA REGION VII PERSONNEL CHANGES
Question 39: Supervisor explains reasons for changes that affect me
(N=431)
Row% Q39 EXPLAINS CHANGES
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
10.6 51.4 13.1 18.5 6.3
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 10.5 51.3 14.5 18.2 5.4
NON-WHITE 12.7 45.5 7.3 23.6 10.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 12.9 45.6 9.7 22.6 9.2
MALE 8.1 57.6 17.2 14.1 3.0
AGE
UNDER 30 4.7 69.8 7.0 11.6 7.0
30-44 11.6 49.8 14.2 16.7 7.7
45 PLUS 10.9 48.2 13.9 23.4 3.6
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 9.0 55.1 15.7 10.1 10.1
3 TO 8 YEARS 10.4 50.9 10.4 22.7 5.5
9 OR MORE 11.7 50.3 14.7 18.4 4.9
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 12.5 46.9 12.5 26.6 1.6
NON-SUPERVISORY 10.2 52.3 13.3 16.9 7.3
178
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EPA REGION VII PERSONNEL CHANGES
Question 52: Supers encourages ways co-workers can support each other
(N=431)
Row% Q52 CO-WORKER SUPPORT
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
5.5 37.5 27.3 23.5 6.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 5.5 36.8 27.8 23.8 6.1
NON-WHITE 7.3 38.2 25 ,,5 20.0 9.1
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 7.4 36.7 22 ,,8 23.7 9.3
LE 3.1 39.0 32.. 3 22.6 3.1
AGE
UNDER 30 2.4 38.1 38.1 14.3 7.1
30-44 5.6 34.2 30.3 22.9 6.9
45 PLUS 6.0 44.8 18.7 25.4 5.2
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
1. 1
6.8
6. 3
38.2
34.2
41.3
38.2
27 .3
21.3
16.9
24.2
25.6
5.6
7.5
5.6
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 9.7 45.2 29.0 11.3 4.8
NON-SUPERVISORY 4.6 35.9 27.4 25.6 6.6
179
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EPA REGION VII PERSONNEL CHANGES
Question 59: Consider change to be opportunity not a nuisance
(N=431)
ROW% Q59 CHANGE IS OPPORTUNITY
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
19.4 57.8 14.9 7.2 0.7
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 17.9 57.5 15.8 8.2 0.6
NON-WHITE 33.9 58.9 7.1 0.0 0.0
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 24.7 59.1 11.6 4.2 0.5
MALE 14.5 56.0 19.2 9.8 0.5
AGE
UNDER 30 28.6 64.3 7.1 0.0 0.0
30-44 18.4 57.0 16.7 7.5 0.4
45 PLUS 20.0 55.6 15.6 8.1 0.7
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 22.5 67.4 6.7 3.4 0.0
3 TO 8 YEARS 19.1 59.9 15.9 4.5 0.6
9 OR MORE 19.3 49.7 19.3 11.2 0.6
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 33.9 54.8 8.1 3.2 0.0
NON-SUPERVISORY 17.2 58.0 16.1 8.0 0.6
180
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EPA REGION VII PERSONNEL CHANGES
uestion 60: People in section supportive during periods of change
(N=431)
Row% Q60 SUPPORT DURING CHANGE
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
7.4 49.6 27.3 13.3 2.4
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 7.8 50.4 26.7 13.6 1.4
NON-WHITE 7.1 51.8 21.4 14.3 5.4
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 8.8 49.3 25.3 13.4 3.2
LE 6.2 50.5 28,4 13.4 1.5
AGE
UNDER 30 2.4 57.1 26.. 2 14.3 0.0
30-44 6.1 49.1 28,7 12.2 3.9
45 PLUS 11.8 49.3 23.. 5 14.7 0.7
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 4.5 55.1 27,. 0 12.4 1.1
3 TO 8 YEARS 6.3 47.8 28., 9 11.9 5.0
9 OR MORE 10.5 48.8 25.3 14.8 0.6
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 14.5 62.9 12.9 6.5 3.2
NON-SUPERVISORY 6.3 47.6 29.1 14.8 2.3
181
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Personnel Change: By Race
Change is An Opportunity (Q59)
Graph 58
White
Non-White
0%
25%
Agree
50%
Uncertain
75%
100%
Disagree
182
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Personnel Change: By Sex
Means For Q39 and Q59
Graph 59
Q39
Changes Explained
Q59
Change: Opportunity
1
SA
2.7
2.5
2.3
2
A
U
Female
4
D
Male
5
SD
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
183
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Personnel Change: By Years Employed
Means For Q59
Graph 60
Q59
Change: Opportunity
1.9
2.1
2.2
1 2
SA A
W/%\ < 3 Yrs
888x3 9 or more Yrs
U
4
D
3 - 8 Yrs
5
SD
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
184
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Personnel Change: By Supervisory Status
Means for Q59 and Q60
Graph 61
Q59
Change: Opportunity
Q60
People Supportive
1
SA
1.8
2.2
2.2
2.6
A
Supervisory
U
4
D
5
SD
Non-Supervisory
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
185
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Personnel Diversity
Number of Questions:
5 questions (Q68, Q69, Q71, Q76, Q77)
All questions requested a rating.
. One question (Q71) had a scale for which low scores could imply a
"problem area;" this was in contrast to most questions for which "low"
scores were positive.
Major Observations
The highest Personnel Diversity rating was given by "Supervisory" staff; the lowest was
given by "non-whites".
Differences By Race
Non-whites had a stronger level of disagreement that there is a climate of
open and frank communication about diversity issues, such as age, gender
and race (Q68), that opportunities for advancement are open to all employees
regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation,
disability or religion (Q69), and that positive progress is being made to
provide equal opportunity to all employees (Q77).
Non-whites had a stronger level of agreement that there exist prejudices,
stereotypes and barriers that hinder the advancement of women (Q71) and
that there exist prejudices, stereotypes and barriers than hinder the
advancement of minorities (Q76).
Differences By Sex
Females had a stronger level of agreement that there exist prejudices,
stereotypes and barriers that hinder the advancement of women (Q71) and
that there exist prejudices, stereotypes and barriers than hinder the
advancement of minorities (Q76).
Differences By Supervisory Role
Non-supervisory employees had a stronger level of disagreement that there
is a climate of open and frank communication about diversity issues, such as
age, gender, and race (Q68), that opportunities for advancement are open
to all employees regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background,
sexual orientation, disability, or religion (Q69), and that positive progress is
being made to provide equal opportunity to all employees (Q77).
186
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Comparison of Mean Ratings For
Personnel Diversity By Major Subgroups
Graph 62
All Persons
White
Non-White
Female
Male
Ages Under 30
Ages 30 to 44
Ages 45 +
Employed <3 yrs
Employed 3 - 8 yrs
Employed 9+ yrs
Supervisory
Non-supervisory
1
SA
2
A
3.2
3.1
2.9
2.8
3
3
2.8
3.1
2.6
3.1
3
U
4
D
5
SD
187
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EPA REGION VII PERSONNEL DIVERSITY
Question 68: Frank communication about issues such as age, gender, race
(N=431)
Row% Q68 OPEN DIVERSE COMMUNICATIONS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
1.9 31.9 31.1 24.4 10.8
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 0.9 33.7 33.1 24.6 7.7
NON-WHITE 7.1 23.2 25.0 19.6 25.0
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 2.3 32.9 29.2 21.9 13.7
MALE 1.0 31.5 34.0 25.9 7.6
AGE
UNDER 30 2.3 37.2 34.9 16.3 9.3
30-44 1.3 33.6 28.9 24.1 12.1
45 PLUS 2.2 29.0 34.8 24.6 9.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 3 YEARS
9 OR MORE
2.2
1.8
1.8
37.1
31.9
29.9
36.0
28.2
31.7
20.2
23.3
26.8
4.5
14.7
9.8
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 4.7 51.6 25.0 15.6 3.1
NON-SUPERVISORY 1.4 28.7 32.4 25.4 12.1
188
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EPA REGION VII PERSONNEL DIVERSITY
Question 69: Advancement opportunities open to all employees
(N=431)
Row% Q69 ADVANCEMENT
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
4.5 35.5 22.1 21.9 16.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 5.5 37.9 22.4 21.8 12.4
NON-WHITE 0.0 26.8 17.9 25.0 30.4
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 3.7 38.5 19.7 20.6 17.4
MALE 5.6 33.2 24.5 23.5 13.3
AGE
UNDER 30 14.0 39.5 221.3 16.3 7.0
30-44 3.5 36.8 20.8 22.9 16.0
45 PLUS 3.6 33.6 23.4 21.9 17.5
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 5.6 43.8 23.6 20.2 6.7
3 TO 8 YEARS 4.9 31.5 23.5 22.2 17.9
9 OR MORE 3.7 36.2 20.2 22.1 17.8
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 4.7 60.9 20.3 12.5 1.6
NON-SUPERVISORY 4.5 31.4 22.4 23.5 18.1
189
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EPA REGION VII PERSONNEL DIVERSITY
Question 71: Prejudices in Region VII that hinder advancement of women
(N=431)
Row% Q71 STEREOTYPES BARRIERS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
11.4 19.2 15.7 35.3 18.5
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 8.5 17.7 14.5 38.2 21.1
NON-WHITE 25.0 30.4 19.6 19.6 5.4
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 18.2 30.0 15.9 30.5 5.5
MALE 3.6 6.6 15.2 41.6 33.0
AGE
UNDER 30 4.7 25.6 20.9 32.6 16.3
30-44 11.6 22.0 13.4 34.5 18.5
45 PLUS 12.9 12.2 16.5 38.3 19.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
7.9
12.3
12.1
14. 6
23.3
17.0
16.9
12.9
17.6
42.7
29.4
38.2
18.0
22. 1
15.2
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 7.8 10.9 10.9 46.9 23.4
NON-SUPERVISORY 12.1 20.2 16.3 33.7 17.7
190
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EPA REGION VII PERSONNEL DIVERSITY
uestion 76: Barriers in Region VII hinder advancement of minorities
(N=431)
Row% Q76 BARRIERS FOR MINORITIES
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
8.9 14.8 25,6 32.9 17.8
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 2.9 13.5 26 ,,9 36.4 20.3
NON-WHITE 37.5 25.0 19 ,,6 14.3 3.6
RESPONDENT'S SEX
^MA
FEMALE 14.2 17.8 30., 1 27.9 10.0
LE 2.0 11.2 20..9 39.3 26.5
iGE
UNDER 30 2.4 21.4 33,3 31.0 11.9
30-44 9.5 15.5 25,0 30.6 19.4
45 PLUS 8.0 11.6 24,6 38.4 17.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
4.5
11.1
7.3
15.7
14.2
14.6
28. 1
27. 2
23. 8
33.7
27.8
38.4
18.0
19.8
15.9
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 6.3 17.2 20.3 39.1 17.2
NON-SUPERVISORY 8.8 14.1 26.8 32.2 18.1
191
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EPA REGION VII PERSONNEL DIVERSITY
Question 77: Progress made for equal opportunity to all employees
(N=431)
Row% Q77 EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
6.1 40.1 28.8 17.2 7.8
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 5.5 45.0 27.7 16.7 5.2
NON-WHITE 12.5 16.1 26.8 23.2 21.4
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 6.9 39.2 28.1 15.7 10.1
MALE 5.6 41.8 28.6 18.4 5.6
AGE
UNDER 30 9.3 39.5 34.9 11.6 4.7
30-44 6.1 39.8 28.6 16.5 9.1
45 PLUS 5.9 41.9 25.0 19.9 7.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
6.7
6.8
5.5
44.9
37.9
39.9
34.8
24.8
29.4
9.0
20.5
17.8
4.5
9.9
7.4
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 11.1 65.1 14.3 9.5 0.0
NON-SUPERVISORY 5.4 36.0 30.9 18.4 9.3
192
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Personnel Diversity: By Race
Means for Q68, Q69, Q71, Q76 and Q77
Graph 63
Q68
Open Climate
Q69
Advancement
Q71
Women*
Q76
Minorities*
Q77
Progress
1
SA
3.3
3.6
3.5
2.5
3.6
2.2
2.7
3.2
A
White
U D
^ Non-White
5
SD
* Low score indicates "problem area."
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
193
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Personnel Diversity: By Sex
Means for Q71 and Q76
Graph 64
Q71
Women *
Q76
Minorities*
1
SA
2.8
u
Female
3.9
3.8
Male
5
SD
* Low score indicates "problem area."
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
194
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Personnel Diversity: By Supervisory Role
Means for Q68, Q69 and Q77
Graph 65
Q68
Open Climate
Q69
Advancement
Q77
Progress
1
SA
2.6
3.2
2.5
3.2
2.2
2.9
2
A
Supervisory
3 4
U D
vfflft Non-Supervisory
5
SD
Only questions with significant
Chi-squares are shown.
195
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Senior Management
Number of Questions:
3 questions (Q14, Q37, Q78)
. Question 14 requested 2 areas for improvement
Question 37 requested a rating
Question 78 requested a "yes/no" response
Ratings By Major Subgroups (Q37)
The one question (Q37) involving a rating for Senior Management requested employees
indicate their level of agreement with the following:
Senior Management has communicated a clear philosophy and direction for
Region VIII.
Senior Management received the highest ratings from persons under age 30. Females
were more likely than males to give "uncertain" ratings.
Areas for Senior Management to improve (Q14)
The group, as a whole, perceived "Communication (including listening)" as the area in
greatest need of improvement. Supervisors, however, felt that "Teamwork" was the area
in greatest need of improvement. Non-supervisors included "Teamwork" as an area to
improve, but a larger percentage considered "Delegation" as important.
Although both males and females felt that "Communication" was the area in greatest
need of improvement, females put a heavier emphasis on Communication, while males
put heavy emphasis also on "Delegation."
Positive Changes in Past Several Months (Q78)
One-third of the group felt that Senior Management had made a number of positive
changes during the past several months; however, two-thirds responded "no" to this
question.
196
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Comparison of Mean Ratings For
Senior Management By Major Subgroups
Graph 66
All Persons
White
Non-White
Female
Male
Ages Under 30
Ages 30 to 44
Ages 45 +
Employed <3 yrs
Employed 3 - 8 yrs
Employed 9+ yrs
Supervisory
Non-supervisory
tf
S/3
3.1
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.5
3.6
3.4
3.4
3.6
3.5
3.5
3.5
1 2 3 4 E
^ A U D SI
197
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EPA REGION VII SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Question 14: Two areas Senior Management should make improvements
Row%
Q14A IMPROVEMENT 1
TEAMWORK
INNOVA-
TION
ACCESS-
IBILITY
DELEGA-
TION
DEVELOP
SUBS
COMMUNI-
CATION
TOTAL
32.2
26.5
22.7
39.1
16.6
59.5
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
33.0
29.6
26.7
24.1
23.9
24.1
41.1
27.8
14.7
20.4
57.8
68.5
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
31.5
33.7
24.5
27.6
23.1
23.5
32.4
46.9
19.4
12.2
65.7
52.6
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
31.7
33.2
30.9
24.4
26.7
25.7
17.1
23.7
25.0
36.6
39.2
40.4
4.9
16.4
19.1
75.6
58.2
55.9
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 31.4
3 TO 8 YEARS 28.2
9 OR MORE 36.8
26.7
31.3
20.2
23.3
22.1
24.5
44.2
44.8
31.3
11.6
14.7
20.2
57.0
55.8
64.4
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
57.1
28.1
20.6
27.3
19.0
23.9
36.5
39.2
17.5
15.9
47.6
61.9
198
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EPA REGION VII SENIOR MANAGEMENT
uestion 37: Philosophy & direction for Region has been communicated
(N=431)
Row% Q37 CLEAR PHILOSOPHY
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
1.4 15.6 30.4 36.1 16.5
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 1.1 16.0 30.0 37.1 15.7
NON-WHITE 1.9 14.8 33.3 33.3 16.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 0.9 14.4 35.2 30.6 19.0
LE 2.0 17.8 25.9 41.1 13.2
AGE
UNDER 30 2.4 24.4 39.0 26.8 7.3
30-44 1.7 15.1 27.2 34.1 22.0
45 PLUS 0.7 14.6 33.6 41.6 9.5
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
0.0
1.9
1.8
18.6
16.7
13.9
33 .7
25.3
33 .9
36. 0
34.0
37.0
11.6
22.2
13.3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 1.6 20.6 22.2 38.1 17.5
NON-SUPERVISORY 1.1 15.0 32.3 35.4 16.1
199
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EPA REGION VII SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Question 78: Senior management has recently made positive changes
(N=431)
Row% Q78 POSITIVE
CHANGES RECENTLY
YES NO
TOTAL
35.0 65.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 34.2 65.8
NON-WHITE 38.0 62.0
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 36.0 64.0
MALE 35.1 64.9
AGE
UNDER 30 37.8 62.2
30-44 34.7 65.3
45 PLUS 36.6 63.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 36.3 63.8
3 TO 8 YEARS 38.1 61.9
9 OR MORE 32.7 67.3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 45.9 54.1
NON-SUPERVISORY 33.4 66.6
200
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Senior Management
Areas For Improvement
(Two Choices Permitted for Q14)
Graph 67
Communication
Delegation
Teamwork
Innovation
Accessibility
Develop Sub-managers
39%
32%
27%
23%
17%
60%
0% 15% 30% 45% 60% 75%
Including Listening
201
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Senior Management Areas For
Improvement By Supervisors
(Two Choices Permitted for Q14)
Graph 68
Teamwork
Communication *
Delegation
Innovation
Accessibility
Develop Sub-managers
57%
48%
37%
21%
19%
18%
0% 15% 30% 45% 60% 75%
Including Listening
202
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Senior Management Areas For
Improvement By Non-Supervisors
(Two Choices Permitted for Q14)
Graph 69
Communication*
Delegation
Teamwork
Innovation
Accessibility
Develop Sub-managers
39%
28%
27%
24%
16%
62%
0% 15% 30% 45% 60% 75%
Including Listening
203
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Senior Management Areas For
Improvement By Females
(Two Choices Permitted for Q14)
Graph 70
Communication*
Delegation
Teamwork
Innovation
Accessibility
Develop Sub-managers
32%
32%
25%
23%
19%
66('c
0% 15% 30% 45% 60% 75%
Including Listening
204
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Senior Management Areas For
Improvement By Males
(Two Choices Permitted for Q14)
Graph 71
Communication*
Delegation
Teamwork
Innovation
Accessibility
Develop Sub-managers
53%
47%
34%
28%
24%
12%
0% 15% 30% 45% 60% 75%
Including Listening
205
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Senior Management Philosophy
Communicated for Region VIII
Mean Ratings (Q37)
Graph 72
Females
Males
Ages Under 30
Ages 30 to 44
Ages 45 +
1
SA
2
A
3.5
3.4
3.1
3.6
3.4
3
u
4
D
5
SD
206
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Senior Management: Philosophy
Communicated for Region VIII
Distributions (Q37)
Graph 73
Females
Males
Ages Under 30
Ages 30 to 44
Ages 45 +
0%
25%
Agree
Disagree
50%
75%
I I Uncertain
100%
207
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Senior Management Has Made Positive
Changes During Past Several Months (Q78)
Graph 74
All persons
Supervisory
Non-supervisory
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Yes HI No
208
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Appendix A:
Banners for all questions in order of question number
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EPA REGION VII COMMUNICATION
Question 1: Atmosphere of open, informal and honest communication
(N=43l)
Row% Ql COMMUNICATION
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
2.6 34.4 21.4 31.1 10.6
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 2.6 35.3 19 ..8 33.6 8.6
NON-WHITE 1.8 35.7 25.. 0 21.4 16.1
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 2.3 29.4 22.9 32.6 12.8
MALE 2.6 41.3 18.9 29.6 7.7
USE
UNDER 30 0.0 35.7 28.6 31.0 4.8
30-44 3.0 34.1 19.4 31.5 12.1
45 PLUS 2.2 37.0 20.3 31.2 9.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 4.5 39.8 29.5 20.5 5.7
3 TO 8 YEARS 1.2 31.3 18.4 35.0 14.1
9 OR MORE 2.5 36.2 18.4 33.1 9.8
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 4.8 41.3 15.9 31.7 6.3
NON-SUPERVISORY 2.0 33.9 22.0 30.8 11.3
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EPA REGION VII GENERAL PERSONNEL
Question 2: Money for technical training or professional development
(N=431)
Row%
Q2 MONEY ALLOCATED
TECH PROF
TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
TOTAL
57.0
43.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
60.4
35.2
39.6
64.8
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
46.4
67.4
53.6
32.6
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
50.0
56.6
57.1
50.0
43.4
42.9
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 59.0
3 TO 8 YEARS 58.6
9 OR MORE 52.8
41.0
41.4
47.2
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
54.8
57.1
45.2
42.9
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EPA REGION VII COMMUNICATION
Question 3: Allowed to openly discuss issues that affect our jobs
(N=431)
Row%
Q3 OPEN DISCUSSION
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
28.8
45.0
8.7
11.8
5.7
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
30.5
18.2
46.0
41.8
7.5
12.7
10.9
20.0
5.2
7.3
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
26.3
31.6
44.2
46.4
10.6
6.1
11.5
12.2
7.4
3.6
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
22.0
29.9
29.7
56.1
44.6
42.8
9.8
9.1
7.2
9.8
10.0
15.2
2.4
6.5
5. 1
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 29.5
3 TO 8 YEARS 30.2
9 OR MORE 26.4
43.2
40.7
51.5
13.6
8.0
6. 1
12.5
13.0
9.8
1. 1
8.0
6. 1
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
33.3
27.5
47.6
45.0
3.2
9.3
14.3
11.6
1.6
6.5
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EPA REGION VII WORKING CONDITIONS
Question 4: Work schedule that best fits my work and lifestyle needs
(N=431)
Row% Q4 WORK SCHEDULE
COMPRESSED FLEXIBLE
TOTAL
57.6 42.4
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 59.5 40.5
NON-WHITE 42.9 57.1
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 55.0 45.0
MALE 60.7 39.3
AGE
UNDER 30 58.5 41.5
30-44 52.6 47.4
45 PLUS 65.9 34.1
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 54.5 45.5
3 TO 8 YEARS 54.0 46.0
9 OR MORE 63.6 36.4
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 71.4 28.6
NON-SUPERVISORY 55.4 44.6
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EPA REGION VII GENERAL PERSONNEL
Question 5: More money designated for training or awards
(N=431)
Row%
Q5 PREFERENCE
TRAINING
MONEY
AWARDS
MONEY
TOTAL
56.6
43.4
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
54.8
57.1
45.2
42.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
56.3
55.2
43.7
44.8
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
70.7
53.9
54.1
29.3
46.1
45.9
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 65.1
3 TO 8 YEARS 53.8
9 OR MORE 53.4
34.9
46. 3
46.6
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
56.5
56.0
43.5
44.0
Appendix A: Pago 5
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EPA REGION VII COMMUNICATION
Question 6: Information communicated to me is very selective
(N=431)
Row% Q6 WITHHOLD INFO
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
14.3 33.9 20.8 26.4 4.7
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 12.8 34.5 19.1 29.1 4.6
NON-WHITE 19.6 30.4 30.4 , 12.5 7.1
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 17.7 36.8 20.0 20.5 5.0
MALE 10.2 30.5 21.3 33.5 4.6
AGE
UNDER 30 14.3 26.2 35.7 23.8 0.0
30-44 15.9 35.2 17.6 27.0 4.3
45 PLUS 11.5 32.4 21.6 27.3 7.2
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 13.6 29.5 21.6 33.0 2.3
3 TO 8 YEARS 19.5 33.5 23.2 22.0 1.8
9 OR MORE 9.7 35.8 18.2 27.3 9.1
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 6.3 27.0 14.3 39.7 12.7
NON-SUPERVISORY 15.7 34.7 21.8 24.4 3.4
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EPA REGION VII COMMUNICATION
Question 7: I feel my opinions are encouraged and respected
(N=431)
Row%
Q7 MY OPINIONS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
11.0
49.4
17.6
18.7
3.3
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
11.4
10.7
51.4
44.6
18.6
10.7
16.6
23.2
2.0
10.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
10.5
12.2
46.8
53.6
16.8
18.4
21.8
13.8
4. 1
2.0
vGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
7.1
12.0
11.6
54.8
48.9
50.7
16.7
18.0
17.4
21.4
17.6
16.7
0.0
3.4
3.6
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 11.4
3 TO 3 YEARS 9.8
9 OR MORE 12.8
56.8
46.3
49.4
19.3
19.5
15.2
12.5
21.3
17.7
0.0
3.0
4.9
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
22.2
9.3
50.8
49.7
14.3
18.3
12.7
19. 1
0.0
3.7
Appendix A: Page 7
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EPA REGION VII COMMUNICATION
Question 8: I feel I have access to information I need to do my job
(N=431)
Row% Q8 INFO FOR JOB
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
15.5 60.1 11.5 11.3 1.6
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 16.3 61.1 10.0 11.7 0.9
NON-WHITE 12.7 58.2 14.5 7.3 7.3
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 14.7 59.2 11.9 11.9 2.3
MALE 17.3 61.4 10.2 10.2 1.0
AGE
UNDER 30 9.8 68.3 12.2 9.8 0.0
30-44 14.6 60.5 12.4 10.3 2.1
45 PLUS 20.1 56.8 8.6 12.9 1.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 9.2 62.1 19.5 8.0 1.1
3 TO 8 YEARS 18.3 59.1 S.5 13.4 0.6
9 OR MORE 17.1 60.4 9.1 10.4 3.0
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 22.2 60.3 12.7 3.2 1.6
NON-SUPERVISORY 14.6 60.6 10.7 12.4 1.7
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EPA REGION VII PERFORMANCE
Question 9: I would like more influence on how I complete my tasks
(N=431)
Row%
TOTAL
Q9 COMPLETE MY TASKS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
13.0
42.7
12.7
27.1
4.5
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
11.7
17.0
41.7
49.1
12.3
13.2
29.4
17.0
4.9
3.8
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
13.0
13.2
43.1
41.1
12.5
12.2
27.3
28.4
4.2
5.1
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
14.6
12.6
13.0
41.5
42.9
40.6
14.6
12.1
12.3
29.3
28. 1
27.5
0.0
4.3
6. 5
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 11.6
3 TO 8 YEARS 17.8
9 OR MORE 9 . 1
44.2
40.5
42.1
11.6
14.1
12.2
31.4
23.9
29.3
1.2
3.7
7.3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
9.5
13.9
34.9
43. 1
7.9
13.6
38. 1
25.8
9.5
3.7
Appendix A: Page 9
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EPA REGION VII GENERAL PERSONNEL
Question 10: Type of Special Act or Service Award preferred
(N=431)
Row%
Q10 AWARD PREFERRED
CASH TIME OFF
TOTAL
84.2
15.8
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
83.9
83.9
16.1
16.1
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
80.3
88.2
19.7
11.8
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
78.0
83.5
87.7
22.0
16.5
12.3
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 80.5
3 TO 8 YEARS 83.4
9 OR MORE 87.1
19.5
16.6
12.9
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
93.7
82.4
6.3
17.6
Appendix A: Page 10
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EPA REGION VII SUPERVISION
Question 11: Supers are interested in my suggestions for improvement
(N=431)
Row% Qll SUPER INTEREST MY SUGGEST
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
12.4 47.9 20.1 15.2 4.4
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 12.8 50.1 20.2 13.4 3.4
NON-WHITE 12.5 39.3 17.9 19.6 10.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 12.7 45.5 20.0 15.9 5.9
LE 12.7 51.8 19.8 13.2 2.5
AGE
UNDER 30 4.8 61.9 19.0 11.9 2.4
30-44 14.2 48.1 21.5 12.0 4.3
45 PLUS 12.9 45.3 17.3 19.4 5.0
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
8.0
14.6
13.3
59. 1
42.7
48.5
19.3
22.6
18.2
11.4
15.9
13.9
2. 3
4.3
6. 1
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 22.2 42.9 23.8 9.5 1.6
NON-SUPERVISORY 10.9 49.0 19.3 15.7 5.0
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EPA REGION VII QUALITY
Question 12: People in Region VII are encouraged to be creative
(N=431)
Row% Q12 ENCOURAGE CREATIVITY
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
6.5 38.6 21.5 27.1 6.3
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 7.4 37.6 21.7 28.2 5.1
NON-WHITE 3.6 44.6 21.4 19.6 10.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 7.7 37.3 20.9 26.8 7.3
MALE 5.6 41.1 22.3 26.4 4.6
AGE
UNDER 30 2.4 38.1 28.6 28.6 2.4
30-44 7.3 37.8 20.6 27.0 7.3
45 PLUS 7.2 40.3 21.6 25.9 5.0
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 4.5 42.0 23.9 25.0 4.5
3 TO 8 YEARS 6.1 33.5 21.3 30.5 8.5
9 OR MORE 8.5 42.4 20.0 24.2 4.8
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 14.3 52.4 11.1 19.0 3.2
NON-SUPERVISORY 5.3 36.4 23.5 28.0 6.7
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EPA REGION VII PERFORMANCE
uestion 13: I know clearly what results are expected of me in my job
(N=431)
Row%
Q13 KNOW RESULTS
EXPECTED
YES
NO
TOTAL
69.0
31.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
69.4
72.7
30.6
27.3
RESPONDENT'S SEX
^MA
FEMALE
LE
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
68.2
70.1
67.5
67.0
73.9
31.8
29.9
32.5
33.0
26.1
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 65.1
3 TO 8 YEARS 63.6
9 OR MORE 77.3
34.9
36.4
22.7
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
76.2
68.1
23.8
31.9
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EPA REGION VII SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Question 14: Two areas Senior Management should make improvements
Row% Q14A IMPROVEMENT 1
TEAMWORK INNOVA- ACCESS- DELEGA- DEVELOP COMMUNI-
TION IBILITY TION SUBS CATION
TOTAL
32.2 26.5 22.7 39.1 16.6 59.5
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 33.0 26.7 23.9 41.1 14.7 57.8
NON-WHITE 29.6 24.1 24.1 27.8 20.4 68.5
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 31.5 24.5 23.1 32.4 19.4
MALE 33.7 27.6 23.5 46.9 12.2
AGE
UNDER 30 31.7 24.4 17.1 36.6 4.9 75.6
30-44 33.2 26.7 23.7 39.2 16.4 58.2
45 PLUS 30.9 25.7 25.0 40.4 19.1 55.9
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 31.4 26.7 23.3 44.2 11.6 57.0
3 TO 8 YEARS 28.2 31.3 22.1 44.8 14.7 55.8
9 OR MORE 36.8 20.2 24.5 31.3 20.2 64.4
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 57.1 20.6 19.0 36.5 17.5 47.6
NON-SUPERVISORY 28.1 27.3 23.9 39.2 15.9 61.9
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EPA REGION VII PERFORMANCE
Question 15: I have sufficient authority tc solve routine situations
(N=431)
Row%
Q15 SUFFICIENT AUTHORITY
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
18.3
54.8
9.6
13. 1
4.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
19.4
18.2
57.0
41.8
8.3
16.4
11.7
14.5
3 .7
9. 1
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
19.2
18.3
52.1
57.9
10.5
8.6
12.8
12.2
5.5
3.0
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
19.5
18.5
19.4
56.1
54.1
55.4
4.9
11.2
8.6
14.6
12.0
12.2
4.9
4.3
4 . 3
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 12.6
3 TO 8 YEARS 16.5
9 OR MORE 24.2
54.0
51.8
58.8
11.5
12.8
5.5
20.7
11.6
8.5
1. 1
7. 3
3.0
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
31.7
16.3
52.4
55.1
3.2
10.7
9.5
13.5
3.2
4.5
Appendix A: Page 15
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EPA REGION VII PERFORMANCE
Question 16: Most people in Region VII concerned with following rules
(N=431)
Row%
Q16 FOLLOW RULES
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
9.2
56.5
17.3
13.0
4.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
8.4
10.9
59.7
43.6
16.1
23.6
13.0
14.5
2.9
7.3
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
8.8
8.7
50.5
63.8
18.1
16.8
16.2
9.2
6.5
1.5
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
5.1
10.4
7.2
59.0
55.0
59.7
25.6
15.6
17.3
7.7
14.3
12.2
2.6
4.8
3.6
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 8.2
3 TO 8 YEARS 11.0
9 OR MORE 6.7
57.6
50.9
62.2
12.9
20.2
16.5
15.3
11.7
13.4
5.9
6.1
1.2
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
6.5
9.1
66.1
55.2
17.7
17.0
8.1
14.2
1.6
4.5
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EPA REGION VII QUALITY
Question 17: Level at which impediments to accomplish mission occur
(N=431)
Row%
Q17 IMPEDIMENT LEVEL
FIRST
LEVEL
SECOND
LEVEL
SENIOR
MGMT
TOTAL
15.7
17.7
66.6
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
15.1
20.0
14.8
30.0
70. 1
50.0
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
LE
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
16.4
15.3
25.0
15.2
14.5
18.9
15.9
35.0
14.7
16.8
64.7
68.8
40.0
70.0
68.7
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 17.5
3 TO 8 YEARS 20.5
9 OR MORE 11.0
25.0
17.3
13.0
57.5
62.2
76.0
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
11.9
16.8
10.2
18.9
78.0
64.4
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Question 18: Most beneficial program category (4 responses allowed)
Row%
Q18 TOP PROGRAM
PEAC DEVELOP TUITION EMPLOYEE DIVERSITY ROTATIONS
PROGRAM ASSIST COUNSEL
TOTAL
24.9
18.2
31.7
11.0
12.5
45.1
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
22.8
32.7
16.1
34.6
27.4
59.6
9.4
21.2
8.8
28.8
46.2
46.2
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 24.2
MALE 25.5
AGE
UNDER 30 31.6
30-44 24.9
45 PLUS 22.5
27.1
8.7
23.7
20.8
13.2
40.1
23.4
52.6
32.6
25.6
15.5
6.5
18.4
12.7
6.2
15.9
8.7
10.5
12.7
13.2
44.7
48.0
39.5
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 18.3
3 TO 8 YEARS 24.5
9 OR MORE 28.0
19.5
21.2
15.3
36.6
32.5
29.3
12.2
12.6
9.6
14.6
12 .6
11.5
39.0
51.7
40.8
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
25.0
24.3
23.4
17.3
18.8
35.0
1.6
13. 1
10.9
12.5
46.9
45.0
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Question 18: Most beneficial program category (4 responses allowed)
(Continued)
Row%
Q18 TOP PROGRAM
CURRENT FURNITURE GUARD WELLNESS
TECH COVERAGE
INDOOR NEW
AIR EMPLOYEE
TOTAL
68.8
30.9
23.9
18.0
19.0
6.7
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
73.3
48. 1
33.1
17.3
25.8
17.3
17.0
21.2
20.7
9.6
7.0
3.8
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
68.6
70.1
24.2
38.6
32.4
14.7
15.0
20.7
19.3
17.9
8.2
4.9
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
63.2
72.4
66.7
26.3
29.0
36.4
23.7
25.8
21.7
18.4
14.9
20.9
26.3
13.6
24.8
13.2
6.8
4.7
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 73.2
3 TO 8 YEARS 70.2
9 OR MORE 66.9
24.4
31.1
33.8
26.8
21.9
24.2
13.4
13.2
24.2
19.5
16.6
20.4
13.4
3.3
6.4
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
70.3
69.0
37.5
29.2
17.2
25.5
15.6
18.2
20. 3
18.5
10.9
5.8
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Question 18: Most beneficial program category (4 responses allowed)
(Continued)
Row%
Q18 TOP PROGRAM
TOTAL
IN-HOUSE TQM
TRAIN PROGRAM
TOTAL
44.4
21.2
100.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
45.6
38.5
21.9
15.4
100.0
100.0
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
40.6
48.9
12.6
31.5
100.0
100.0
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
28.9
45.2
46.5
15.8
18.6
28.7
100.0
100.0
100.0
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 46.3
3 TO 8 YEARS 41.7
9 OR MORE 45.9
13.4
21.9
25.5
100.0
100.0
100.0
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
50.0
43.8
35.9
18.2
100.0
100.0
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juestion 18: Most beneficial program category (TOP CHOICE)
(N=401)
Row%
Q18 TOP PROGRAM
PEAC
DEVELOP TUITION EMPLOYEE DIVERSITY ROTATIONS
PROGRAM ASSIST COUNSEL
TOTAL
3.2
6.0
13,. 5
1.5
1.7
11.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
2 . 1
9.6
5.5
11.5
11.2
26 ,,9
1.2
3.8
0.6
1.9
11.6
9.6
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
3 . 4
2 . 7
10.1
1.6
16 .4
10.3
2.4
0.5
1.9
1.1
9.2
13.0
»GE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
2.6
2.7
3.9
10.5
7.2
3.1
34 .2
11.8
10 .1
2.6
2.3
0.0
0.0
1.8
1.6
2.6
11.8
12.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 4.9
3 TO 8 YEARS 1.3
9 OR MORE 3.8
6.1
7.9
4.5
22 .0
9.9
12 .1
1.2
2.0
1.3
0.0
2.6
1.3
8.5
11.3
11.5
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
3.1
3.0
6.3
6.1
7.8
14 .9
0.0
1.8
0.0
1.5
15.6
10.0
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Question 18: Most beneficial program category (TOP CHOICE)
(Continued)
Row%
Q18 TOP PROGRAM
CURRENT FURNITURE GUARD WELLNESS
TECH COVERAGE
INDOOR NEW
AIR EMPLOYEE
TOTAL
36.7
3.2
3.5
1.2
4.2
0.7
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
41.0
11.5
3.0
5.8
4.0
1.9
0.6
5.8
4.9
0.0
0.0
3.8
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 33.8
MALE 40.2
AGE
UNDER 30 28.9
30-44 38.0
45 PLUS 37.2
1.9
4.3
0.0
1.8
6.2
5.3
1.6
0.0
5.0
2.3
1.0
1.6
0.0
0.9
2.3
4.3
4.3
2.6
3.2
6.2
1.4
5.3
0.5
0.0
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 32.9
3 TO 8 YEARS 40.4
9 OR MORE 36.3
2.4
1.3
5.1
4.9
4.0
2.5
0.0
2.0
1.3
2.4
4.6
5.1
2.4
0.7
0.0
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
39.1
36.5
4.7
2.7
9.4
2.4
3.1
0.9
0.0
5.2
0.0
0.9
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Question 18: Most beneficial program category (TOP CHOICE)
(Continued)
Row%
Q18 TOP PROGRAM
IN-HOUSE TQM
TRAIN PROGRAM
TOTAL
9.2
4.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
10.0
3.8
4.3
3.8
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
6.3
12.0
2.4
6.5
\GE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
10.5
8.1
10.1
0.0
5.0
4.7
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 11.0
3 TO 8 YEARS 7.3
9 OR MORE 9.6
1.2
4.6
5.7
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
4.7
10.0
6.3
4.0
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Question 18: Most beneficial program category (2ND CHOICE)
(N=431)
Row%
Q18B SECOND PROGRAM
PEAC
NO 2ND
CHOICE
DEVELOP TUITION EMPLOYEE DIVERSITY
PROGRAM ASSIST COUNSEL
TOTAL
3.7
6.9
6.2
6.2
3.2
2.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
3.9
1.9
5.8
11.3
5.2
11.3
5.5
9.4
2.4
7.5
1.8
5.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
1.4
5.9
7.2
6.5
9.1
2.7
9. 1
3.2
3.4
3 .2
1.9
2.7
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
0.0
3.1
5.4
15.8
7.6
3.1
5.3
7.6
3.9
2.6
8.1
4.7
5.3
3.1
2.3
2.6
2.7
1.6
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 6.0
3 TO 8 YEARS 3.3
9 OR MORE 3.2
4.8
7.9
7.0
6.0
6.6
5.7
6.0
7.3
5.7
3.6
4.0
2.5
1.2
3.3
1.9
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
3. 1
3.9
4.7
6.9
7.8
5.7
4.7
6.6
0.0
3.9
3. 1
2.1
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uestion 18: Most beneficial program category (2ND CHOICE)
(Continued)
Row%
Q18B SECOND PROGRAM
ROTATIONS CURRENT FURNITURE GUARD WELLNESS INDOOR
TECH COVERAGE AIR
TOTAL
12.7
16.6
9.9
4.5
5.5
4.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
14.2
5.7
15.8
22.6
11.5
1.9
5.2
0.0
5.5
3.8
4.5
1.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
13.0
11.9
13.9
19.5
8.7
11.9
7.2
1.6
5.3
4.9
3.8
4.3
iGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
21.1
10.8
12.4
15.8
17.0
16.3
5.3
10.8
10.9
2.6
4.5
5.4
5.3
3. 1
8.5
2.6
3.1
6.2
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 12.0
3 TO 8 YEARS 15.2
9 OR MORE 10.1
22.9
10.6
18.4
9.6
9.9
10.8
4.8
3. 3
5.7
1.2
4.0
8.2
2.4
3.3
5.7
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
12.5
12.7
25.0
14.8
10.9
10.0
0.0
5.4
0.0
6.3
7.8
3.3
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Question 18: Most beneficial program category (2ND CHOICE)
(Continued)
Row% Q18B SECOND PROGRAM
NEW IN-HOUSE TQM
EMPLOYEE TRAIN PROGRAM
TOTAL
1.7 11.2 5.5
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 2.1 10.9 5.8
NON-WHITE 0.0 13.2 3.8
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 2.9 10.1 2.9
MALE 0.5 12.4 8.6
AGE
UNDER 30 5.3 5.3 5.3
30-44 1.8 13.5 3.1
45 PLUS 0.8 8.5 10.1
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 4.8 10.8 3.6
3 TO 8 YEARS 0.7 14.6 6.0
9 OR MORE 1.3 7.6 6.3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 3.1 9.4 7.8
NON-SUPERVISORY 1.5 11.5 5.1
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iuestion 18: Most beneficial program category (3RD CHOICE)
(N=431)
Row% Q18C THIRD PROGRAM
NO 3RD PEAC DEVELOP TUITION EMPLOYEE DIVERSITY
CHOICE PROGRAM ASSIST COUNSEL
TOTAL
7.9 7,4 3.5 5.7 3.5 3.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 8.2 8.2 3.6 4.8 3.3 2.1
NON-WHITE 1.9 5,7 3.8 11.3 3.8 7.5
RESPONDENT'S SEX
£*HA
FEMALE 3.4 7.7 4.3 7.7 5.3 3.8
LE 11.9 7.6 2.7 3.8 1.6 2.7
UNDER 30 0.0 7.9 2.6 7.9 2.6 0.0
30-44 7.6 7.6 2.7 6.3 4.5 2.7
45 PLUS 9.3 7.8 5.4 4.7 2.3 5.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
9.6
9.3
5.1
4.8
9.3
7.6
4.8
2.6
3.8
3.6
7.9
5.1
4 .8
3.3
3.2
1.2
2.0
5.7
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 3.1 7.8 6.3 1.6 0.0 3.1
NON-SUPERVISORY 8.5 7.6 3.0 6.6 4.2 3.3
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Question 18: Most beneficial program category (3RD CHOICE)
(Continued)
Row% Q18C THIRD PROGRAM
ROTATIONS
TOTAL
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
11.7
10.3
20.8
13.9
9.2
15.8
13.5
7.0
13.3
15.2
7.0
7.8
12.4
CURRENT FURNITURE GUARD WELLNESS
TECH COVERAGE
9.9
10.
11.
11.
8.
13.
11.
7.
12.
11.
8.
3.
11.
3
3
5
6
2
2
8
0
3
2
1
5
9.9
9.7
7.5
6.7
13.5
10.5
10.3
9.3
4.8
11.3
10.8
14.1
8.8
7.7
8.2
5.7
9.6
5.4
7.9
8.5
6.2
9.6
6.6
7.6
3.1
8.8
6.7
6.4
7.5
4.3
9.7
10.5
6.3
6.2
7.2
4.0
9.5
9.4
6.3
INDOOR
AIR
5.0
5.5
3.8
4.8
1
V
7.9
2.7
7.0
7.2
3.3
4.4
9.4
3.6
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Question 18: Most beneficial program category (3RD CHOICE)
(Continued)
Row% Q18C THIRD PROGRAM
NEW IN-HOUSE TQM
EMPLOYEE TRAIN PROGRAM
TOTAL
2.0 11.9 4.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 2.1 12.7 4.5
NON-WHITE 0.0 7.5 1.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
^^LA
FEMALE 1.9 11.5 3.4
LE 1.6 12.4 4.9
AGE
UNDER 30 0.0 7.9 5.3
30-44 2.2 10.8 3,1
45 PLUS 1.6 14.7 5.. 4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 3.6 8.4 4 .. 8
3 TO 8 YEARS 0.7 10.6 2 .. 6
9 OR MORE 1.9 15.2 5.. 1
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 4.7 21.9 4.7
NON-SUPERVISORY 1.2 10.3 3.9
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Question 18: Most beneficial program category (4TH CHOICE)
(N=431)
Row%
Q18D FOURTH PROGRAM
NO 4TH
CHOICE
PEAC DEVELOP TUITION EMPLOYEE DIVERSITY
PROGRAM ASSIST COUNSEL
TOTAL
11.9
7.5
2.5
6.2
2.7
5.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
12.7
1.9
7.0
5.8
1.8
7.7
5.8
11.5
2.4
5.8
4.2
13.5
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 6.3
MALE 17.3
AGE
UNDER 30 2.6
30-44 11.3
45 PLUS 14.7
5.8
9.2
5.3
7.2
7.8
3.4
1.6
5.3
3.2
0.8
6.8
5.9
7.9
6.3
6.2
4.3
1.1
7.9
2.7
1.6
8.2
7.9
5.4
4.7
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 13.3
3 TO 8 YEARS 12.6
9 OR MORE 10.2
4.8
6.0
9.6
2.4
4.0
1.3
4.8
7.3
6.4
2.4
3.3
2.5
12.0
4.6
2.5
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
9.4
12.1
9.4
7.0
3.1
2.4
4.7
6.7
1.6
3.0
4.7
5.5
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Question 18: Most beneficial program category (4TH CHOICE)
(Continued)
Row%
Q18D FOURTH PROGRAM
ROTATIONS CURRENT FURNITURE GUARD WELLNESS INDOOR
TECH COVERAGE AIR
TOTAL
10.0
6.0
8.0
8.2
4.5
5.7
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
10.3
9.6
6.4
3.8
8 .8
3 .8
8.5
9.6
4.5
3.8
5.8
3.8
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
9.2
10.8
9.7
2.2
7,, 2
8,. 6
10.1
5.9
4.3
4.3
6.3
4.9
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
5.3
12.2
7.8
5.3
6.8
5.4
10,5
6. 3
10. 1
13.2
7.7
7.8
2.6
4.5
3.9
13.2
4.5
5.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 6.0
3 TO 8 YEARS 9.9
9 OR MORE 12.1
6.0
7.9
4.5
7.2
8.6
7.6
7.2
7.9
8.3
4.8
3. 3
5. 1
7.2
5.3
5.1
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
10.9
10.0
3 . 1
6.7
7.8
7.9
4.7
8.8
3. 1
4.5
3.1
6.4
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Question 18: Most beneficial program category (4TH CHOICE)
(Continued)
Row% Q18D FOURTH PROGRAM
NEW IN-HOUSE TQM
EMPLOYEE TRAIN PROGRAM
TOTAL
2.2 11.9 7.5
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 2.7 11.8 7.3
NON-WHITE 0.0 13.5 5.8
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 1.9 12.6 3.9
MALE 2.7 11.9 11.4
AGE
UNDER 30 2.6 5.3 5.3
30-44 2.3 12.6 7.2
45 PLUS 2.3 13.2 8.5
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 2.4 15.7 3.6
3 TO 8 YEARS 1.3 9.3 8.6
9 OR MORE 3.2 13.4 8.3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 3.1 14.1 17.2
NON-SUPERVISORY 2.1 11.8 5.2
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Question 19: Encouraged to analyze tasks and make recommendations
(N=431)
Row%
Q19 ANALYZE TASKS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
15.4
50.5
11.1
20.6
2.4
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
15.8
13.5
50.4
48.1
11.5
7.7
20.3
26.9
2.0
3.8
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
LE
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
15.9
15.7
7.3
17.8
15.3
49. 1
51.8
51.2
50.9
48.9
10.3
11.2
14., 6
8,. 3
13., 9
22.0
19.3
24.4
20.4
19.7
2.8
2.0
2.4
2.6
2.2
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 14.1
3 TO 8 YEARS 13.5
9 OR MORE 19.0
50.6
52. 1
49. 1
14. 1
9,2
10. 4
18.8
23.3
18.4
2.4
1.8
3. 1
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
29.7
12.9
46.9
51.4
4.7
12. 0
18.8
20.9
0. 0
2.9
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Question 20: Taking risks to improve performance is encouraged
(N=431)
Row%
Q20 RISKS ENCOURAGED
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
5.4
30.7
25.5
29.1
9.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
5.2
7.5
31.5
28.3
25.8
24.5
28.7
28.3
8.9
11.3
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
7.0
4.1
31.6
30.5
24.7
26.4
26.5
31.5
10.2
7.6
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
4.9
5.6
5.8
31.7
30.3
32.8
26.8
27.7
21.9
29.3
24.2
35.0
7.3
12. 1
4.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 5.8
3 TO 8 YEARS 4.9
9 OR MORE 6.1
32.6
29.6
31.1
30.2
24.1
25.0
24.4
30.9
29.3
7.0
10.5
8.5
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
9.4
4.8
37.5
29.9
25.0
25.6
25.0
29.6
3. 1
10.0
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Question 21: I understand the mission of EPA
(N=431)
Row%
Q21 UNDERSTAND MISSION
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
21.7
53.8
17.5
5.7
1.4
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
22.3
22.6
56.0
45.3
14.9
24.5
5.4
5.7
1.4
1.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 23.1
LE 20.8
AGE
UNDER 30 14.6
30-44 20.3
45 PLUS 27.7
53.2
53.8
53.7
53.0
54.0
17 .6
16 .8
22,. 0
17 ,,7
14., 6
5. 1
6. 6
9.8
6.9
2.9
0.9
2.0
0.0
2.2
0.7
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 14.0
3 TO 8 YEARS 21.5
9 OR MORE 26.8
51.2
51.5
57.3
24., 4
20., 2
10. 4
9. 3
6. 1
3.0
1.2
0.6
2.4
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
35.9
19.3
56. 3
53.4
7. 8
18. 8
0.0
6.8
0. 0
1.7
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Question 22: Outstanding achievements are rewarded in my department
(N=431)
Row%
Q22 REWARD ACHIEVEMENTS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
12.8
38.3
19.9
20.6
8.5
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
12.9
11.3
39.0
41.5
20.1
13.2
21.8
15.1
6.3
18.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
15.3
10.7
37.0
40.8
17.6
21.4
18.1
22.4
12.0
4.6
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
7.3
13.0
15.3
51.2
35.9
39.4
22.0
19.5
19.0
14.6
21.2
19.7
4.9
10.4
6.6
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 15.1
3 TO 8 YEARS 10.5
9 OR MORE 14.6
43.0
37.0
37.2
23.3
21.0
16.5
12.8
22.8
22.0
5.8
8.6
9.8
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
20.6
11.6
44.4
37.5
14.3
20.5
17.5
21.0
3.2
9.4
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Question 23: I know who my internal customers are
(N=431)
Row% Q23 INTERNAL CUSTOMERS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
24.0 64.6 7.1 3.8 0.5
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 24.2 65.4 6.1 4.0 0.3
NON-WHITE 22.6 64.2 7.5 3.8 1.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 26.8 63.4 5.2 4.2 0.5
LE 22.3 65.5 8.1 3.6 0.5
AGE
UNDER 30 12.5 62.5 15.0 7.5 2.5
30-44 24.8 63.5 7.0 4.3 0.4
45 PLUS 28.5 66.4 2.9 2.2 0.0
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 22.4 55.3 14.1 7.1 1.2
3 TO 8 YEARS 22.4 67.7 5.0 5.0 0.0
9 OR MORE 28.0 65.9 4.3 1.2 0.6
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 40.6 54.7 1.6 3.1 0.0
NON-SUPERVISORY 21.2 66.8 7.4 4.0 0.6
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Question 24: I know who my external customers are
(N=431)
Row%
Q24 EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
24.2
58.7
10.9
5.2
1.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
24.8
18.9
59.7
54.7
9.5
17.0
5.2
7.5
0.9
1.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
27.2
21.8
53.5
64.0
10.8
10.2
7.5
3.0
0.9
1.0
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
12.2
24.8
28.7
61.0
53.5
65.4
14.6
13.9
3.7
12.2
6.5
1.5
0.0
1.3
0.7
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 21.2
3 TO 8 YEARS 23.6
9 OR MORE 28.0
52.9
58.4
61.0
16.5
11.8
6.1
8.2
5.6
3.7
1.2
0.6
1.2
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
39.1
22. 1
53.1
59.6
4.7
11.5
3.1
5.7
0.0
1. 1
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Question 25: I understand my customers' needs
(N=431)
Row%
Q25 UNDERSTAND NEEDS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
14.6
59.3
19.6
5.0
1.4
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
15.1
13.2
58.1
64.2
20.3
13.2
4.9
7. 5
1.5
1.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 18.9
LE 10.8
AGE
UNDER 30 9.8
30-44 15.8
45 PLUS 15.6
55.2
63.6
51.2
55.7
66.7
17.9
20.5
29.3
21.5
12.6
6.1
4. 1
7.3
5. 3
4.4
1.9
1.0
2.4
1.8
0.7
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 15.3
3 TO 8 YEARS 12.6
9 OR MORE 17.2
55.3
58.5
62.0
20.0
22.0
16.0
7. 1
4.4
4.9
2 .4
2.5
0.0
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
19.4
14. 1
59.7
59.2
16. 1
19.8
3.2
5.5
1.6
1.4
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Question 26: Most beneficial "new" programs (4 choices permitted)
Row% Q26 NEW PROGRAM 1
FITNESS JOB WORK AT CHILD ELDER ERGO-
CENTER SHARING HOME CARE CARE NOMICS
TOTAL
57.3 22.7 53.9 28.5 4.6 25.4
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 55.5 24.3 53.4 26.4 4.5 26.7
NON-WHITE 66.0 13.2 54.7 45.3 5.7 18.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 56.1 28.0 53.7 31.3 6.1 23.4
MALE 56.5 16.7 53.2 25.8 3.2 28.5
AGE
UNDER 30 62.5 17.5 50.0 60.0 2.5 22.5
30-44 56.6 26.5 58.4 31.0 7.1 20.8
45 PLUS 53.4 17.6 45.8 15.3 1.5 34.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
63.5
55.5
53.1
25.9
23.2
20.6
45.9
58.1
53.8
37.6
32.9
20.0
2.4
7. 1
3.8
28.2
19.4
30.6
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 59.7 16.1 53.2 25.8 6.5 30.6
NON-SUPERVISORY 56.3 23.8 54.0 29.3 4.4 24.6
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uestion 26: Most beneficial "new" programs (4 choices permitted)
(Continued)
Row% Q26 NEW PROGRAM 1
ESTATE SUGGEST EMPLOYEE ON-SITE ENVIRON- TRAIN
PLANNING PROGRAM ASSESS MEDICAL MENT FACILITY
TOTAL
28.3 26.8 48.0 12.9 27.6 27.1
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 29.7 27.9 49.3 11.3 24.9 27.6
NON-WHITE 15.1 20.8 39.6 24.5 41.5 24.5
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 22.4 24.8 47.7 18.2 29.9 25.2
MALE 34.9 29.6 48.9 7.0 24.7 29.0
iGE
UNDER 30 10.0 20.0 37.5 17.5 35.0 17.5
30-44 28.8 28.3 47.8 13.3 27.4 25.2
45 PLUS 33.6 27.5 52.7 10.7 25.2 32.8
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 22.4 18.8 42.4 15.3 34.1 25.9
3 TO 8 YEARS 28.4 29.0 47.1 9.0 24.5 25.8
9 OR MORE 30.6 29.4 53.1 15.6 26.9 28.1
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 40.3 27.4 50.0 6.5 27.4 32.3
NON-SUPERVISORY 25.8 26.7 47.5 14.4 27.6 26.1
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Question 26: Most beneficial "new" programs (4 choices permitted)
(Continued)
Row%
Q26 NEW TOTAL
PROGRAM 1
CASUAL
DRESS
TOTAL
19.3
100.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
19.0
24.5
100.0
100.0
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
19.6
19.4
100.0
100.0
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
37.5
16.8
19.1
100.0
100.0
100.0
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 23.5 100.0
3 TO 8 YEARS 20.6 100.0
9 OR MORE 16.3 100.0
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
17.7
19.9
100.0
100.0
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uestion 26: Most beneficial "new" programs (TOP CHOICE)
(N=410)
Row%
Q26 NEW PROGRAM 1
FITNESS JOB
CENTER SHARING
TOTAL
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
^ALE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
21
19
34
19
22
32
20
18
23
19
21
19
21
.2
.6
.0
.6
.6
.5
.4
.3
.5
.4
.3
.4
.4
4.1
4.7
1.9
7.0
1.1
2.5
4.0
5.3
5.9
3.9
3.8
1.6
4.7
WORK
HOME
22
23
18
22
22
12
25
19
14
27
21
22
22
AT
.0
.4
.9
.0
.6
.5
.2
.8
.1
.1
.9
.6
.0
CHILD
CARE
7.8
6.2
13.2
8.4
6.5
17.5
8.8
2.3
10.6
10.3
3.8
4.8
8.2
ELDER
CARE
0.2
0.3
0.0
0.5
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.8
1.2
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.3
ERGO-
NOMICS
6.3
6.8
0.0
6.1
6.5
10.0
4.4
8.4
5.9
4.5
8.1
9.7
5.6
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Question 26: Most beneficial "new" programs (TOP CHOICE)
(Continued)
Row%
Q26 NEW PROGRAM 1
ESTATE SUGGEST EMPLOYEE
PLANNING PROGRAM ASSESS
ON-SITE ENVIRON
MEDICAL MENT
TRAIN
FACILITY
TOTAL
3.9
4.4
16.1
1.5
4.6
6.6
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
3.9
1.9
4.7
3.8
16.0
15.1
0.9
3.8
5.0
1.9
7.1
3.8
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
2.8
5.4
5.0
4.0
3.8
2.3
7.0
2.5
4.0
6.1
16.8
15.1
10.0
14.6
20.6
1.4
1.1
2.5
1.3
0.8
5.6
3.8
0.0
4.9
6.1
2.5
7.1
6.9
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 7.1
3 TO 8 YEARS 2.6
9 OR MORE 3.1
2.4
1.3
8.8
11.8
19.4
15.6
0.0
2.6
0.6
3.5
3.9
6. 3
11.8
4.5
5.6
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
4.8
3.5
8.1
3.8
14.5
16.4
0.0
1.8
6.5
4.4
6.5
6.7
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uestion 26: Most beneficial "new" programs (TOP CHOICE)
(Continued)
Row%
Q26 NEW
PROGRAM 1
CASUAL
DRESS
TOTAL
1.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
1.2
1.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
EMALE
LE
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
0.5
2.2
2.5
1.3
0.8
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 2.4
3 TO 8 YEARS 0.6
9 OR MORE 1. 3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
1.6
1.2
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Question 26: Most beneficial "new" programs (2ND CHOICE)
(N=431)
Row%
Q26B NEW PROGRAM 2
FITNESS
CENTER
TOTAL
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
15,
15.
11.
17.
12.
12.
18.
11.
20.
16.
12.
16.
15.
.9
,7
,3
8
9
5
1
5
0
1
5
1
8
JOB
SHARING
7.6
8.0
7.5
8.4
6.5
7.5
7.5
7.6
8.2
9.0
5.6
6.5
7.6
WORK
HOME
13
12
17
12
14
17
14
10
11
16
12
14,
13,
AT
.7
.2
.0
.6
.5
.5
.6
.7
.8
.1
.5
.5
.2
CHILD
CARE
9.8
9.2
17.0
10.7
9.1
25.0
9.7
6.1
15.3
11. 0
6.3
9.7
10.0
ELDER ERGO-
CARE NOMICS
0.2 7.
0.3 8.
0.0 7.
0.5 7.
0.0 9.
0.0 2.
0.4 8.
0.0 9.
0.0 5.
0.6 7.
0.0 9.
0.0 6.
0.3 8.
.8
3
5
0
1
5
0
2
9
7
4
5
2
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Question 26: Most beneficial "new" programs (2ND CHOICE)
(Continued)
Row% Q26B NEW PROGRAM 2
ESTATE SUGGEST EMPLOYEE ON-SITE ENVIRON- TRAIN
PLANNING PROGRAM ASSESS MEDICAL MENT FACILITY
TOTAL
8.0 7.8 12.0 3.4 4.6 5.1
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 9.2 8.9 12.2 2.7 4.2 5.0
NON-WHITE 1.9 1.9 11.3 9.4 5.7 5.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 6.1 7.9 10.7 6.1 4.2 5.1
MALE 10.8 7.5 12.9 0.5 4.8 5.4
UNDER 30 5.0 5.0 7.5 2.5 5.0 7.5
30-44 7.1 7.5 11.1 3.1 4.4 4.9
45 PLUS 11.5 9.2 14.5 4.6 3.8 5.3
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
5.9
6.5
11.3
7.1
7.1
8. 1
8.2
10.3
15.0
4.7
0.6
5.6
7.1
4.5
3 . 1
3.5
6.5
5.0
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 14.5 9.7 14.5 0.0 1.6 4.8
NON-SUPERVISORY 7.0 7.3 11.1 4.1 5.3 5.3
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Question 26: Most beneficial "new" programs (2ND CHOICE)
(Continued)
Row%
Q26B NEW PROGRAM 2
CASUAL
DRESS
NO 2ND
CHOICE
TOTAL
1.7
2.4
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
1.8
1.9
2.4
1.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
1.4
2.2
1.4
3.8
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
2.5
1.8
1.5
0.0
1.8
4.6
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 1.2
3 TO 8 YEARS 1.3
9 OR MORE 2.5
1.2
2.6
3.1
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
1.6
1.8
0.0
2.9
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Question 26: Most beneficial "new" programs (3RD CHOICE)
(N=431)
Row%
Q26C NEW PROGRAM 3
FITNESS JOB WORK AT CHILD
CENTER SHARING HOME CARE
TOTAL
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
1
^GE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
11.
12.
7.
10.
12.
15.
9.
13.
12.
11.
10.
14.
10.
7
2
5
3
4
0
3
7
9
6
0
5
9
5
5
1
5
5
7
6
3
7
3
6
1
6
.6 11.0 6.8
.9 11.0 7.7
.9 11.3 3.8
.6 13.1 7.0
.4 7.5 7.0
.5 10.0 12.5
.6 11.5 9.7
.1 8.4 0.8
.1 12.. 9 8.2
.9 9 .. 0 8.4
.3 10.6 5.0
.6 1 1 ,. 3 11.3
.2 10,. 9 6.2
ELDER ERGO-
CARE NOMICS
1.7 6.
1.8 6.
0.0 5.
1.9 6.
1.6 6.
0.0 7.
2.7 4.
0.8 7.
0.0 11.
1.9 3.
2.5 5.
4.8 6.
1.2 6.
1
2
7
1
5
5
9
6
8
9
6
5
2
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Question 26: Most beneficial "new" programs (3RD CHOICE)
(Continued)
Row%
Q26C NEW PROGRAM 3
ESTATE
PLANNING
SUGGEST EMPLOYEE
PROGRAM ASSESS
ON-SITE ENVIRON-
MEDICAL MENT
TRAIN
FACILITY
TOTAL
8.5
7.1
12.4
3.9
6.6
5.9
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
8.6
7.5
7.1
5.7
13.6
9.4
3.9
5.7
3.6
22.6
4.7
11.3
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
7.9
9.7
6.1
8.6
13.1
12.4
4.7
3.2
7.9
4.8
5.1
5.9
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
0.0
10.2
9.2
7.5
8.0
6. 1
10.0
13.3
12.2
5.0
4.9
2.3
17.5
4.4
6.9
2.5
3.5
9.9
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
4.7
11.6
8. 1
7.1
9.0
5.6
12.9
10.3
15.0
4.7
2.6
5.0
7.1
6.5
6.3
3.5
5.8
6.3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
9.7
8.5
1.6
7.9
14.5
12.3
4.8
3.8
4.8
6.7
4.8
5.9
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Question 26: Most beneficial "new" programs (3RD CHOICE)
(Continued)
ROW% Q26C NEW PROGRAM 3
CASUAL NO 3RD
DRESS CHOICE
TOTAL
6.6 6.1
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 6.8 6.8
NON-WHITE 5.7 1.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 6.1 5.1
MALE 7.5 7.5
AGE
UNDER 30 2.5 2.5
30-44 7.5 3.5
45 PLUS 6.9 12.2
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 4.7 2.4
3 TO 8 YEARS 7.7 7.7
9 OR MORE 6.9 6.9
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 8.1 1.6
NON-SUPERVISORY 6.5 7.0
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Question 26: Most beneficial "new" programs (4TH CHOICE)
(N=431)
Row!
Q26D NEW PROGRAM 4
FITNESS
CENTER
TOTAL
8.5
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 8.0
NON-WHITE 13.2
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 8 . 4
MALE 8 . 6
AGE
UNDER 30 2.5
30-44 8.8
45 PLUS 9.9
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 7 . 1
3 TO 8 YEARS 8.4
9 OR MORE 9.4
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 9.7
NON-SUPERVISORY 8.2
JOB WORK AT CHILD
SHARING HOME CARE
5.4 7.3 4.1
5.6 6.8 3.3
1.9 7.5 11.3
7.0 6.1 5.1
3.8 8.6 3.2
0.0 10.0 5.0
8.4 7.1 2.7
1.5 6.9 6.1
4.7 7.1 3.5
6.5 5.8 3.2
5.0 8.8 5.0
6.5 4.8 0.0
5.3 7.9 5.0
ELDER
CARE
2.4
2.1
5.7
3.3
1.6
2.5
4.0
0.0
1.2
4.5
1.3
1.6
2.6
ERGO-
NOMICS
5. 1
5.3
5.7
4.2
6.5
2.0
3.5
9.2
4.7
3.2
7.5
8.1
4.7
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EPA REGION VII GENERAL PERSONNEL
Question 26: Most beneficial "new" programs; (4TH CHOICE)
(Continued)
Row%
Q26D NEW PROGRAM 4
ESTATE SUGGEST EMPLOYEE ON-SITE ENVIRON- TRAIN
PLANNING PROGRAM ASSESS MEDICAL MENT FACILITY
TOTAL
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
\GE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
7.8 7.6 7.6
8.0 7.1 7.4
3.8 9.4 3.8
5.6 8.4 7.0
9.1 6.5 8.6
0.0 5.0 10.0
7.5 8.8 8.8
9.2 6.1 5.3
4.7 2.4 9.4
7.7 11.6 7.1
8.1 6.9 7.5
11.3 8.1 6.5
6.7 7.6 7.6
4.1 11.
3.9 12.
5.7 11.
6.1 12.
2.2 11.
7.5 12.
4.0 13 .
3.1 8.
5.9 16.
3.2 9.
4.4 11.
1.6 14 .
4.7 11.
7
2
3
1
3
5
7
4
5
7
3
5
1
9.5
10.7
3.8
7.9
11.3
5.0
9.7
10.7
7.1
9.0
11.3
16. 1
8.2
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EPA REGION VII GENERAL PERSONNEL
Question 26: Most beneficial "new" programs (4TH CHOICE)
(Continued)
Row%
Q26D NEW PROGRAM 4
CASUAL
DRESS
NO 4TH
CHOICE
TOTAL
9.8
9.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
9.2
15.1
10.4
1.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
11.7
7.5
7.0
11.3
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
30.0
6.2
9.9
7.5
6.6
13.7
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 15.3
3 TO 8 YEARS 11.0
9 OR MORE 5 . 6
10.6
9.0
8.1
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
6.5
10.6
4.8
9.7
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EPA REGION VII QUALITY
Question 27: There are incentives in Region VII to encourage workers
(N=431)
Row%
Q27 INCENTIVES
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
5.7
30.9
23.5
32. 1
7.8
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
5.5
9.4
30.7
32.1
24.4
20.8
32.8
24.5
6.6
13.2
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
LE
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
6.5
5.1
2.4
4.8
8.8
28.0
35.0
36.6
29.4
32.4
22.9
23.9
26.8
20.3
27.9
33.6
29.4
34. 1
34.2
26.5
8.9
6.6
0.0
11.3
4.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 3.5
3 TO 8 YEARS 3.1
9 OR MORE 9.8
36.0
29.2
30.5
25.6
19.3
26.2
29. 1
39.8
25.6
5.3
8.7
7.9
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
12.5
4.6
32.8
31.1
26.6
22.9
25.0
32.9
3.1
8.6
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EPA REGION VII QUALITY
Question 28: Quality improvement efforts have made positive impact
(N=431)
Row%
Q28 QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
3.5
29.2
38.1
20.9
8.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
3.4
3.7
29.9
27.8
37.3
42.6
21.4
20.4
8.0
5.6
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
3.7
3.5
24.5
35.4
44.0
31.3
19.4
22.7
8.3
7. 1
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
0.0
3.9
4.4
40.5
29.3
27.0
54.8
37.9
32.8
4.8
20.3
27.0
0.0
8.6
8.8
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 3.4
3 TO 8 YEARS 2.5
9 OR MORE 4.9
33.3
29.4
27.4
44.8
35.0
37.2
13.8
22.1
23.8
4.6
11.0
6.7
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
6.3
3.1
34.4
28.6
32.8
38.5
20.3
21.2
6.3
8. 5
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EPA REGION VII TEAMWORK
Question 31: Clearly defined goals for team members to achieve
(N=431)
Row%
Q31 DEFINED GOALS
YES NO
TOTAL
56.2
43.8
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
56.2
56.6
43.8
43.4
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
52.1
60.4
47.9
39.6
\GE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
52.5
59.7
52.2
47.5
40.3
47.8
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 55.3
3 TO 8 YEARS 50.9
9 OR MORE 62.1
44.7
49. 1
37.9
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
83.9
51.1
16. 1
48.9
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EPA REGION VII TEAMWORK
Question 32: Team members share the praise when the team succeeds
(N=43l)
Row%
Q32 SHARE PRAISE
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
6.9
46.2
24.4
18.2
4.3
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
7.2
5.5
46.8
47.3
23.9
23.6
18.4
18.2
3.7
5.5
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
8.3
5.7
43.6
49.5
22.5
26.3
18.8
17.5
6.9
1.0
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
4.8
5.2
11.0
50.0
48.9
41.9
19.0
22.9
27.9
21.4
18.2
16.2
4.8
4 .8
2.9
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 3 . 4
3 TO 8 YEARS 5.6
9 OR MORE 10.4
54.5
46.9
41.7
26.1
19.4
27.6
14.8
21.3
17.2
1.1
6.9
3.1
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
17.5
5.1
63.5
43.3
0.0
28.2
17.5
18.5
1.6
4 .8
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EPA REGION VII TEAMWORK
Question 33: Team members share the responsibility when the team fails
(N=431)
Row% Q33 SHARE RESPONSIBILITY
STRONGLY
AGREE
TOTAL
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
JMALE
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
4
4
1
5
3
4
3
5
0
3
7
7
3
.5
.3
.8
.6
.1
.8
.5
.9
.0
.8
.4
.9
.7
AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
DISAGREE
39.6
41.7
32.7
38.0
42.0
31.0
43.7
37.0
44.8
35.8
41.4
47.6
38.2
29
2S
32
29
29
31
28
30
34
24
30
11
32
.1
.0
.7
.6
.0
.0
.4
.4
.5
.5
.9
. 1
.8
22
20
29
20
23
31
19
23
19
28
17
31
20
.7
.9
. 1
.8
.8
.0
.7
.0
.5
.9
. 3
.7
.7
4. 1
4.1
3 .6
6.0
2.1
2 .4
4.8
3.7
1. 1
6.9
3 . 1
1.6
4.6
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EPA REGION VII SUPERVISION
Question 34: Assignment time frame and priorities are clearly explained
(N=431)
Row%
Q34 PRIORITIES CLEAR
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
11.0
52.3
11.4
19.4
5.8
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
10.5
14.3
53.1
51.8
12.8
5.4
17.9
23.2
5.7
5.4
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
13.6
7.6
50.0
55.8
8.6
14.7
18.6
19.3
9.1
2.5
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
11.6
11.2
10.1
55.8
51. 1
55.1
11.6
11.6
11.6
14.0
19.7
18.1
7.0
6.4
5. 1
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 9.0
3 TO 8 YEARS 11.7
9 OR MORE 10.9
58.4
44.8
58.2
10.1
12.3
11.5
15.7
23.3
15.8
6.7
8.0
3.6
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
11. 1
10.6
49.2
52.9
12.7
11.5
23.8
18.5
3 .2
6.4
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EPA REGION VII SUPERVISION
Question 35: Supervisor asks for explanation before criticizing my work
(N=431)
Row% Q35 CRITICIZE WORK
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
8.5 47.6 17.2 17.5 9.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 8.6 50.1 15.8 17.2 8.3
NON-WHITE 7.3 36.4 21.8 21.8 12.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 9.2 43.6 14.7 19.7 12.8
LE 7.1 54.1 18.4 15.3 5.1
AGE
UNDER 30 7.1 45.2 19.0 19.0 9.5
30-44 9.1 46.3 17.7 17.7 9.1
45 PLUS 7.2 52.9 13.8 16.7 9.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
5.7
11.2
6.7
47.7
44.1
52.7
21.6
16.8
14 .5
15.9
18.0
17.6
9. 1
9.9
8. 5
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 6.3 52.4 14., 3 19.0 7.9
NON-SUPERVISORY 8.5 47.5 17.. 2 17.2 9.6
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EPA REGION VII COMMUNICATION
Question 36: I feel that I can be direct and honest with my supervisor
(N=431)
Row%
Q36 HONEST WITH SUPER
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
22.0
46.0
12.4
12. 1
7.5
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
22.4
21.4
47.4
42.9
11.1
10.7
11.9
14.3
7.1
10.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
24.5
19.3
40.5
53.8
11.8
11.7
12.7
11.2
10.5
4. 1
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
16.3
24.9
19.6
58.1
42.5
50.7
7.0
12.0
12.3
11.6
11.6
12.3
7.0
9.0
5. 1
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 20.2
3 TO 8 YEARS 27.0
9 OR MORE 18.2
50.6
38.7
52.1
12.4
11.0
12.1
11.2
12.9
11.5
5.6
10.4
6.1
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
22.2
21.8
49.2
46.2
11.1
11.8
12.7
12.0
4.8
8. 1
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EPA REGION VII SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Question 37: Philosophy & direction for Region has been communicated
(N=431)
Row%
Q37 CLEAR PHILOSOPHY
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
1.4
15.6
30.4
36.1
16.5
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
1. 1
1.9
16.0
14.8
30.0
33.3
37.1
33.3
15.7
16.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
0.9
2.0
14.4
17.8
35.2
25.9
30.6
41. 1
19.0
13.2
\GE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
2.4
1.7
0.7
24.4
15.1
14.6
39.0
27.2
33.6
26.8
34. 1
41.6
7.3
22 .0
9.5
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 0.0
3 TO 8 YEARS 1.9
9 OR MORE 1.8
18.6
16.7
13.9
33.7
25.3
33 .9
36.0
34 .0
37.0
11.6
22.2
13.3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
1.6
1.1
20.6
15.0
22 .2
32 .3
38. 1
35.4
17.5
16. 1
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EPA REGION VII SUPERVISION
Question 38: Supervisor helps me develop my skills so I can advance
(N=431)
Row%
Q38 DEVELOP MY SKILLS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
10.3
39.2
17.4
24.2
8.9
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
10.0
14.3
41.4
30.4
16.3
19.6
24.0
25.0
8.3
10.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
14.2
6.1
34.9
45.2
16.1
17.8
22.9
25.4
11.9
5.6
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
11.9
12.0
7.4
38.1
44.4
33.1
21.4
13.7
20.6
19. 0
20.9
30. 1
9.5
9.0
8.8
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 9.1
3 TO 8 YEARS 11.0
9 OR MORE 10.4
45.5
37.8
38.0
19.3
17.1
16.0
19.3
24.4
26.4
6.8
9.8
9.2
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
10.9
10.2
45.3
38.7
12.5
17.8
31.3
22.9
0. 0
10.5
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EPA REGION VII PERSONNEL CHANGES
Question 39: Supervisor explains reasons for changes that affect me
(N=431)
Row%
Q39 EXPLAINS CHANGES
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
10.6
51.4
13.1
18.5
6.3
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
10.5
12.7
51.3
45.5
14.5
7.3
18.2
23.6
5.4
10.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
12.9
8.1
45.6
57.6
9.7
17.2
22.6
14.1
9.2
3.0
\GE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
4.7
11.6
10.9
69.8
49.8
48.2
7.0
14.2
13.9
11.6
16.7
23.4
7.0
7.7
3.6
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 9.0
3 TO 8 YEARS 10.4
9 OR MORE 11.7
55.1
50.9
50.3
15.7
10.4
14.7
10. 1
22.7
18.4
10. 1
5.5
4.9
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
12.5
10.2
46.9
52.3
12.5
13.3
26.6
16.9
1.6
7. 3
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EPA REGION VII SUPERVISION
Question 40: Involved, when possible, in decisions that affect my work
(N=431)
Row% Q40 DECISIONS INVOLVE ME
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
15.0 48.7 13.6 13.3 9.4
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 15.1 50.4 12.0 13.7 8.8
NON-WHITE 16.1 41.1 16.1 14.3 12.5
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 17.4 46.6 10.0 13.7 12.3
MALE 12.7 51.3 16.2 13.7 6.1
AGE
UNDER 30 14.0 51.2 20.9 7.0 7.0
30-44 16.7 47.6 10.7 13.3 11.6
45 PLUS 13.1 50.4 13.9 16.1 6.6
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 11.2 48.3 18.0 12.4 10.1
3 TO 8 YEARS 14.7 44.8 15.3 13.5 11.7
9 OR MORE 17.7 53.0 8.5 14.0 6.7
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 15.6 54.7 7.8 17.2 4.7
NON-SUPERVISORY 14.9 47.6 14.1 13.0 10.4
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EPA REGION VII SUPERVISION
Question 41: My supervisor criticizes me in front of other people
(N=431)
Row%
Q41 OPEN CRITICISM
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
3.5
10.1
3.0
51.5
31.9
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
4.0
1.8
10.5
5.4
2.6
3.6
51.9
53.6
31.1
35.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
LE
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
4.6
2.5
2.4
3.8
3.6
11.9
7.6
2.4
11.1
9.5
2.8
2.5
4.8
3 .0
1.5
45.9
58.6
61.9
50.4
51.1
34 .9
28.8
28.6
31. 6
34 . 3
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 2.2
3 TO 8 YEARS 3.7
9 OR MORE 4.3
7.9
9.8
10.4
5.6
1.8
1.8
50.6
52. 1
52.4
33 .7
32.5
31. 1
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
1.6
3.9
7.8
10.1
3 .1
2 .8
56.3
51.3
31. 3
31.8
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EPA REGION VII SUPERVISION
Question 42: Supervisor gives me timely and useful feedback
(N=431)
Row%
Q42 TIMELY FEEDBACK
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
8.6
45.1
18.0
21.0
7.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
8.2
12.5
44.6
42.9
18.5
14.3
21.9
21.4
6.8
8.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
11.0
6.1
38.4
52.5
16.9
18.7
22.8
19.7
11.0
3.0
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
9.3
9.0
8.0
48.8
46.6
41.6
14.0
15.8
22.6
18.6
20.1
23.4
9.3
8.5
4.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 5.6
3 TO 8 YEARS 9.8
9 OR MORE 9.1
51.7
42. 1
45.1
13.5
18.3
20. 1
21.3
20.7
20.7
7.9
9.1
4.9
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
7.8
8.7
42.2
45.5
21.9
17.1
25.0
20.5
3.1
8.1
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EPA REGION VII SUPERVISION
Question 43: My supervisor appreciates me and the job I do
(N=431)
Row% Q43 SUPER APPRECIATES ME
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
24.1 45.1 15.0 10.3 5.6
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 23.9 47.4 13.6 9.9 5.1
NON-WHITE 28.6 35.7 16.1 10.7 8.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 26.5 41.1 12.3 11.9 8.2
LE 21.7 51.0 16.2 8.1 3.0
AGE
UNDER 30 27.9 44.2 18.6 7.0 2.3
30-44 25.2 45.3 12.4 10.3 6.8
45 PLUS 21.9 48.2 16.1 8.8 5.1
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 23.6 46.1 20.2 5.6 4.5
3 TO 8 YEARS 25.0 45.7 11.0 11.0 7.3
9 OR MORE 23.8 45.1 14.6 11.6 4.9
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 25.0 43.8 15.6 12.5 3.1
NON-SUPERVISORY 23.9 45.5 14.6 9.8 6.2
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EPA REGION VII SUPERVISION
Question 44: My supervisor praises me when I do tasks extremely well
(N=431)
Row% Q44 SUPER PRAISES ME
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
21.5 44.9 12.6 15.4 5.6
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 22.4 44.9 11.1 16.5 5.1
NON-WHITE 14.3 50.0 12.5 14.3 8.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 26.0 39.7 10.5 16.0 7.8
MALE 17.2 50.0 14.1 15.7 3.0
AGE
UNDER 30 18.6 53.5 16.3 7.0 4.7
30-44 23.9 42.7 10.7 15.4 7.3
45 PLUS 19.7 45.3 13.1 19.0 2.9
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
25.8
22.0
19.5
46.1
42.1
47.0
12.4
13.4
11.6
12.4
15.2
17.1
3.4
7.3
4.9
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 18.8 45.3 14.1 20.3 1.6
NON-SUPERVISORY 22.2 44.7 11.8 14.9 6.5
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Question 45: My supervisor encourages me to ask questions
(N=431)
Row% Q45 ASK QUESTIONS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
17.8 47.7 15.7 15.0 4.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 17.9 48.3 15.1 14.5 4.3
NON-WHITE 16.1 48.2 14.3 17.9 3.6
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 22.4 42.5 14.6 15.5 5.0
MALE 12.6 54.5 16.2 13.6 3.0
AGE
UNDER 30 16.3 58.1 4.7 18.6 2.3
30-44 20.9 44.4 15.8 13.7 5.1
45 PLUS 13.1 51.8 18.2 13.9 2.9
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 20.2 51.7 14.6 10.1 3.4
3 TO 8 YEARS 20.1 42.1 16.5 17.1 4.3
9 OR MORE 14.0 51.8 15.2 14.6 4.3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 12.5 51.6 17.2 17.2 1.6
NON-SUPERVISORY 18.5 47.5 14.9 14.6 4.5
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Question 46: Conflicts honestly discussed and resolved in my section
(N=431)
Row%
Q46 CONFLICTS DISCUSSED
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
7.2
40.0
24.5
18.2
10.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
8.0
5.4
41.2
37.5
23.6
26.8
17.9
19.6
9.4
10.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
7.3
7.1
35.2
46.0
23.3
25.3
22.8
13.6
11.4
8.1
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
2.3
6.8
9.5
48.8
39.7
39.4
18.6
25.2
24.1
18.6
17.5
19.0
11.6
10.7
8.0
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 2.2
3 TO 8 YEARS 8 . 5
9 OR MORE 8.5
43.8
37.8
40.2
28.1
19.5
27.4
16.9
20.1
17.1
9.0
14. 0
6.7
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
12.5
6.2
60.9
36.5
14.1
25.8
4.7
20.8
7.8
10.7
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Question 47: I understand day to day concerns of my supervisor
(N=431)
Row% Q47 DAY TO DAY CONCERNS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
9.9 43.2 18.3 24.6 4.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 9.9 46.0 15.9 24.4 3.7
NON-WHITE 8.9 33.9 28.6 21.4 7.1
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 11.5 39.9 21.1 22.0 5.5
LE 8.1 48.0 14.6 26.8 2.5
AGE
UNDER 30 7.0 39.5 23.3 20.9 9.3
30-44 9.0 42.1 18.9 25.3 4.7
45 PLUS 12.4 48.2 15.3 22.6 1.5
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 5.6 40.4 22.5 27.0 4.5
3 TO 8 YEARS 10.5 39.5 17.3 27.2 5.6
9 OR MORE 11.6 49.4 16.5 20.1 2.4
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 23.4 48.4 10.9 14.1 3.1
NON-SUPERVISORY 7.3 42.7 18.9 26.8 4.2
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Question 48: My supervisor gives me clear directions
(N=431)
Row%
Q48 CLEAR DIRECTIONS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
9.7
48.2
16.4
20.2
5.5
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
9.6
10.7
47.4
50.0
17.4
12.5
20.1
19.6
5.5
7.1
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
10.7
8.2
47.9
48.7
14.0
19.5
20.0
20.0
7.4
3.6
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
7.3
10.0
9.6
43 .9
50.2
46.7
19.5
16.0
17.0
22.0
18.2
21.5
7.3
5.6
5.2
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 10.2
3 TO 8 YEARS 11.8
9 OR MORE 6.8
51.1
41.0
55.3
17.0
20.5
12.4
17.0
19.9
20. 5
4.5
6.8
5.0
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
6.5
10.0
50.0
48. 1
12.9
17.1
24.2
19.4
6.5
5.4
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Question 49: My supervisor gives me timely directions
(N=431)
Row%
Q49 TIMELY DIRECTIONS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
8.6
49.9
18.3
18.3
5.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
8.1
8.9
49.1
57.1
20.1
7.1
17.4
21.4
5.2
5.4
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
9.3
7.2
51.2
48.7
12.6
24.6
19.5
16.9
7.4
2.6
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
7.3
8.2
8.9
53.7
51.5
46.7
17.1
17.7
20.0
14. 6
17.3
20. 0
7.3
5.2
4.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 8.0
3 TO 8 YEARS 9.9
9 OR MORE 6.8
55.7
42.2
55.9
18.2
21.7
14.9
13.6
19.3
18.6
4.5
6.8
3.7
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
6.5
8.5
46.8
50.7
21.0
17.7
21.0
17.9
4.8
5. 1
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Question 50: My supervisor demands obedience and strict discipline
(N=431)
Row%
Q50 STRICT DISCIPLINE
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
6.0
16.7
13.6
49.8
13.9
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
5.5
9.3
15.7
22.2
12.5
11.1
51.6
50.0
14.6
7.4
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
6.5
5.7
16.4
16.1
12.6
13.5
47.2
53.9
17.3
10.9
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
7.5
5.2
7.4
17.5
15.3
15.6
15.0
10.5
17.0
45.0
51.5
51.1
15.0
17.5
8.9
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 4.6
3 TO 8 YEARS 6.3
9 OR MORE 6.9
9.2
18.8
17.5
16.1
9.4
15.0
56.3
46.9
50.6
13.8
18.8
10.0
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
12.9
4.9
19.4
15.8
9.7
13.8
50.0
50.3
8. 1
15.2
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Question 51: Satisfaction with library services
(N=431)
Row%
Q51A LIBRARY SERVICES
VERY SATISFIED NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
SATISFIED FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
18.6
43.1
32.6
4.3
1.4
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
19.4
13.0
43.5
44.4
32.2
33.3
4.1
5.6
0.9
3.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
19.1
18.6
41.9
44.8
34.0
30.9
3.3
4.6
1.9
1.0
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
20.0
18.2
20.0
37.5
43.7
43.7
32.5
33.8
30.4
5.0
3.0
5.2
5.0
1.3
0.7
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 14.9
3 TO 8 YEARS 20.0
9 OR MORE 20.4
33.3
44.4
46.9
43.7
29.4
29.6
5.7
5.0
1.9
2 .3
1. 3
1.2
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
17.7
19.1
40.3
44.0
32.3
32.3
8.1
3.1
1.6
1.4
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Question 51: Satisfaction with career counseling
(N=431)
Row%
Q51B CAREER COUNSELING
VERY SATISFIED NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
SATISFIED FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
2.9
13.8
56.3
20.3
6.8
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
2.6
5.9
12.6
25.5
58.5
47.1
19.3
15.7
7.0
5.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
4.7
1.0
19.9
7.8
48.8
64.6
20.4
18.8
6.2
7.8
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
0.0
3.1
3.8
12.5
16.6
9.8
70.0
51.1
61.4
15.0
21.8
17.4
2.5
7.4
7.6
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 1.2
3 TO 8 YEARS 5.0
9 OR MORE 1.9
15.1
11.9
15.3
62.8
56.3
53.5
15.1
20.6
21.7
5.8
6.3
7.6
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
6.5
2.3
17.7
13.4
51.6
57.6
22.6
18.9
1.6
7.8
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Question 51: Satisfaction with benefits counseling
(N=431)
ROW% Q51C BENEFITS COUNSELING
VERY SATISFIED NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
SATISFIED FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
4.1 28.5 42.2 19.7 5.5
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 4.1 29.1 41.0 20.6 5.2
NON-WHITE 3.8 30.8 50.0 11.5 3.8
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 4.7 34.7 38.0 17.8 4.7
MALE 3.6 22.3 46.6 20.7 6.7
UNDER 30 5.0 17.5 50.0 22.5 5.0
30-44 5.2 32.2 39.1 18.3 5.2
45 PLUS 2.3 26.3 44.4 20.3 6.8
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 5.8 27.9 47.7 16.3 2.3
3 TO 8 YEARS 5.0 34.4 38.1 17.5 5.0
9 OR MORE 2.5 24.4 43.1 21.9 8.1
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 6.5 29.0 38.7 19.4 6.5
NON-SUPERVISORY 3.7 28.8 43.2 19.0 5.2
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Question 51: Satisfaction with office supply services
(N=431)
Row% Q51D OFFICE SUPPLIES
VERY SATISFIED NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
SATISFIED FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
3.8 31.3 23.4 26.1 15.3
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 2.9 30.1 22.9 27.2 16.8
NON-WHITE 7.7 40.4 21.2 21.2 9.6
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 2.8 28.2 23.5 26.3 19.2
MALE 5.2 35.1 23.7 25.3 10.8
AGE
UNDER 30 0.0 30.0 32.5 30.0 7.5
30-44 4.3 26.0 22.9 27.3 19.5
45 PLUS 4.5 42.1 21.1 21.8 10.5
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 1.2 18.6 25.6 38.4 16.3
3 TO 8 YEARS 3.8 33.8 21.9 24.4 16.3
9 OR MORE 5.6 36.6 24.2 19.3 14.3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 1.6 38.7 17.7 24.2 17.7
NON-SUPERVISORY 4.3 30.5 24.4 25.9 14.9
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Question 51: Satisfaction with centralized processing of travel
(N=431)
Row%
Q51E CENTRAL PROCESSING
VERY SATISFIED
SATISFIED
NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
7.7
44.1
36.0
8.9
3.4
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
6.7
13.5
43.3
46.2
37.2
30.8
9.9
5.8
2.9
3.8
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
8.9
6.2
0.0
8.7
7.6
46.9
41.5
55.0
41.1
46.2
31.0
40.9
35.0
36.4
35.6
10.3
7.8
10.0
10. 0
7.6
2.8
3.6
0.0
3.9
3 .0
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 5.8
3 TO 8 YEARS 6.9
9 OR MORE 10.0
37.2
41.3
50.0
39.5
37.5
32.5
16.3
8.8
5.6
1.2
5.6
1.9
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
8.1
7.8
58.1
41.8
24.2
37.8
8. 1
9.2
1.6
3.5
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Question 52: Supers encourages ways co-workers can support each other
(N=431)
Row%
Q52 CO-WORKER SUPPORT
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
5.5
37.5
27.3
23.5
6.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
5.5
7.3
36.8
38.2
27.8
25.5
23.8
20.0
6.1
9.1
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
7.4
3.1
36.7
39.0
22.8
32.3
23.7
22.6
9. 3
3.1
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
2.4
5.6
6.0
38.1
34.2
44.8
38.1
30.3
18.7
14.3
22.9
25.4
7.1
6.9
5.2
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
1. 1
6.8
6.3
38.2
34.2
41.3
38.2
27.3
21.3
16.9
24 .2
25.6
5.6
7.5
5.6
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
9.7
4.6
45.2
35.9
29.0
27.4
11.3
25.6
4.8
6. 6
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Question 53: Am comfortable discussing new assignments with supervisor
(N=431)
Row% Q53 NEW ASSIGNMENTS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
15.5 61.0 8.6 10.5 4.5
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 16.6 61.0 8.1 10.2 4.1
NON-WHITE 10.9 65.5 5.5 9.1 9.1
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 19.1 55.3 7.4 11.2 7.0
MALE 11.9 68.0 9.3 8.8 2.1
AGE
UNDER 30 9.5 66.7 9.5 11.9 2.4
30-44 18.3 57.8 8.7 9.6 5.7
45 PLUS 13.4 65.7 7.5 9.7 3.7
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 16.9 57.3 10.1 11.2 4.5
3 TO 8 YEARS 15.0 63.1 8.1 9.4 4.4
9 OR MORE 15.6 61.9 7.5 10.0 5.0
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 14.5 64.5 4.8 11.3 4.8
NON-SUPERVISORY 15.7 60.6 8.9 10.3 4.6
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Question 54: Conflicts and disagreements usually ignored in my section
(N=431)
Row%
Q54 CONFLICTS IGNORED
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
5.7
23.0
21.1
43.1
7.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
5.5
7.4
22.4
25.9
20.3
22.2
44.5
35.2
7.3
9 . 3
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
8.4
3.1
25.2
19.6
20.6
21.6
37.4
49.5
8.4
6.2
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
7.1
6.1
5.3
19.0
22.1
23.5
23.8
20.3
22.0
45.2
44.6
40.2
4.8
6.9
9. 1
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 8.0
3 TO 8 YEARS 5.0
9 OR MORE 5.7
23.9
23 .8
20.1
26.1
16.9
22.6
38.6
43.8
45.3
3.4
10.6
6. 3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
3.2
6.3
11.3
24.7
8.1
23.3
66. 1
39.1
11.3
6.6
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Question 55: I have enough time to do my job
(N=431)
Row%
Q55 ENOUGH TIME FOR JOB
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
4.5
44.3
8.1
28.9
14.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
4.3
5.4
43.6
55.4
6.4
16.1
30.3
14.3
15.3
8.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
6.5
2.6
46.5
43.1
9.2
6.2
23.0
34.4
14.7
13.8
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
7.1
4.3
4.4
57.1
40.3
48.5
9.5
6.9
8.8
19.0
30.7
27.2
7. 1
17.7
11.0
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
4.5
5.6
3.7
55.1
33.8
49.4
9.0
6.9
8.0
22.5
35.0
25.3
9.0
18.8
13.6
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
0.0
5.4
35.5
46.6
8.1
7.7
25.8
28.7
30.6
11.6
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Question 56: I have correct supplies and equipment to do my job
(N=431)
Row%
Q56 SUPPLIES FOR JOB
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
6.4
62.9
8.3
17.3
5.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
5.2
14.3
63.0
71.4
7.8
5.4
19.1
3.6
4.9
5.4
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
6.9
6.2
62.5
64. 1
8.8
6.7
16.2
18.5
5.6
4.6
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
7.1
7.4
5.1
61.9
58.3
71.3
9.5
9.6
4.4
14.3
17.8
17.6
7. 1
7.0
1.5
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 4.5
3 TO 8 YEARS 7.5
9 OR MORE 6.8
61.8
57.9
69. 1
7.9
9.4
6.2
19.1
17.6
16.0
6.7
7. 5
1.9
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
4.8
6.8
61.3
64. 1
6.5
7.7
22.6
16.2
4.8
5. 1
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Question 57: Ever been sexually harassed by another Region VII employee
(N=431)
Row%
Q57 SEXUALLY
HARASSED
YES
NO
TOTAL
11.0
89.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
9.6
12.7
90.4
87.3
RESPONDENT'S SEX
^^lA
FEMALE
LE
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
14.8
4.7
9.5
11.0
8.8
85.2
95.3
90.5
89.0
91.2
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 4 . 5
3 TO 8 YEARS 13.8
9 OR MORE 10.0
95.5
86.2
90.0
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
8.1
10.9
91.9
89. 1
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Question 58: The amount of workload is reasonable
(N=431)
Row%
Q58 WORKLOAD REASONABLE
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
3.3
51.4
9.8
25.2
10.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
3.2
3.6
51.6
56.4
8.7
14.5
25.5
20.0
11.0
5.5
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
3.7
3.1
54.2
48.5
7.9
11.3
25.0
25.8
9.3
11.3
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
4.9
3.0
3.7
73.2
44.3
56.6
7.3
10.9
8. 1
12.2
29.6
22. 1
2.4
12.2
9.6
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 2.3
3 TO 8 YEARS 4 . 4
9 OR MORE 3 . 1
65.5
42.5
51.9
10.3
8.8
10.5
16.1
30.6
25.3
5.7
13.8
9. 3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
3.2
3.4
35.5
54.3
6.5
10.3
30.6
24.0
24. 2
8.0
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EPA REGION VII PERSONNEL CHANGES
Question 59: Consider change to be opportunity not a nuisance
(N=431)
Row%
Q59 CHANGE IS OPPORTUNITY
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
19.4
57.8
14.9
7.2
0.7
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
17.9
33.9
57.5
58.9
15.8
7.1
8.2
0.0
0.6
0.0
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
24.7
14.5
59.1
56.0
11.6
19.2
4.2
9.8
0.5
0.5
\GE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
28.6
18.4
20.0
64.3
57.0
55.6
7.1
16.7
15.6
0.0
7.5
8.1
0.0
0.4
0.7
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 22.5
3 TO 8 YEARS 19.1
9 OR MORE 19.3
67.4
59.9
49.7
6.7
15.9
19.3
3.4
4.5
11.2
0.0
0.6
0.6
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
33.9
17.2
54.8
58.0
8.1
16.1
3.2
8.0
0.0
0.6
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Question 60: People in section supportive during periods of change
(N=431)
Row%
Q60 SUPPORT DURING CHANGE
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
7.4
49.6
27.3
13.3
2.4
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
7.8
7.1
50.4
51.8
26.7
21.4
13.6
14.3
1.4
5.4
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
8.8
6.2
49.3
50.5
25.3
28.4
13.4
13 .4
3.2
1.5
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
2.4
6.1
11.8
57.1
49.1
49.3
26.2
28.7
23.5
14.3
12.2
14.7
0.0
3.9
0.7
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 4.5
3 TO 8 YEARS 6 . 3
9 OR MORE 10.5
55.1
47.8
48.8
27.0
28.9
25.3
12.4
11.9
14.8
1. 1
5.0
0.6
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
14.5
6.3
62.9
47.6
12.9
29.1
6.5
14.8
3.2
2.3
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Question 61: I am satisfied with my job at Region VII
(N=431)
Row% Q61 SATISFIED WITH JOB
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
14.7 59.2 11.8 10.9 3.3
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 15.3 59.8 12.1 10.7 2.0
NON-WHITE 14.3 60.7 10.7 7.1 7.1
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 18.0 58.5 9.7 9.2 4.6
MALE 11.8 60.5 14.4 12.3 1.0
AGE
UNDER 30 7.1 71.4 7.1 14.3 0.0
30-44 16.9 57.1 12.6 10.0 3.5
45 PLUS 14.7 58.8 12.5 11.0 2.9
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
14.6
10.6
19.8
59. 6
60.6
57.4
14.6
12.5
9.9
9. 0
13.8
9. 3
2.2
2.5
3 .7
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 19.4 62.9 3.1 9.7 0.0
NON-SUPERVISORY 14.2 58.5 12.5 11.1 3.7
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Question 62: People look for constructive solutions
(N=431)
Row% Q62 CONSTRUCTIVE SOLUTIONS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
5.7 44.8 27.1 16.2 6.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 6.1 45.9 26.2 16.3 5.5
NON-WHITE 5.4 42.9 32.1 16.1 3.6
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 5.1 43.1 28.7 17.1 6.0
MALE 6.7 46.9 25.8 14.9 5.7
AGE
UNDER 30 7.1 35.7 31.0 19.0 7.1
30-44 3.5 45.4 26.6 17.5 7.0
45 PLUS 9.6 47.1 27.2 12.5 3.7
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 2.2 41.6 37.1 14.6 4.5
3 TO 8 YEARS 6.3 39.9 24.7 20.9 8.2
9 OR MORE 7.4 51.9 24.1 12.3 4.3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 11.3 50.0 21.0 11.3 6.5
NON-SUPERVISORY 4.9 43.7 28.3 17.1 6.0
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EPA REGION VII WORKING CONDITIONS
Question 63: Satisfaction with in-house mail distribution
(N=431)
Row%
Q63A IN-HOUSE MAIL
VERY SATISFIED NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
SATISFIED FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
4.9
43.5
25.4
20.7
5.4
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
4.3
7.1
42.0
55.4
25.9
23.2
21.6
14.3
6.3
0.0
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
LE
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
5.5
4.6
4.8
6.5
2.9
44.0
42.9
42.9
42.9
44.2
23.9
26.5
31.0
23.4
26.1
21.6
19.9
16.7
22.5
19.6
5.0
6.1
4.8
4 .8
7.2
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 3.4
3 TO 8 YEARS 3.7
9 OR MORE 7 . 3
45.5
41.6
43.6
22.7
28.6
23.6
21.6
21.1
20.0
6.8
5.0
5.5
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
3. 1
5.4
43.8
43.9
25.0
25.2
20. 3
20.4
7.8
5.1
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Question 63: Satisfaction with purchasing services
(N=431)
Row%
Q63B PURCHASING SERVICES
VERY SATISFIED
SATISFIED
NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
3.5
31.0
38.8
21.5
5.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
3.2
5.6
29.9
40.7
38.2
42.6
23.9
7.4
4.9
3.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
2.8
4.6
33.6
28.2
39.2
37.4
18.4
25.1
6.0
4.6
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
0.0
4.3
3.7
22.0
31.9
32.4
43.9
37.5
37.5
24.4
21.6
21.3
9.8
4 .7
5.1
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 0.0
3 TO 8 YEARS 3.7
9 OR MORE 4.9
30.2
26.5
35.4
45.3
40.1
33.5
19.8
22.8
22.0
4.7
6.8
4.3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
4.7
3.4
28.1
31.9
31.3
39.6
28. 1
20.2
7.8
4.8
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EPA REGION VII WORKING CONDITIONS
Question 63: Satisfaction with graphics support
(N=431)
Row%
Q63C GRAPHICS SUPPORT
VERY SATISFIED NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
SATISFIED FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
18. 1
40.4
37.1
4.0
0.5
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
18.2
20.8
40.6
35.8
37.2
35.8
3.5
7.5
0.6
0.0
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 19.8
LE 17.0
AGE
UNDER 30 14.3
30-44 22.2
45 PLUS 13.2
38.7
41.8
28.6
36.1
50.7
35.9
37.6
52.4
36.5
32.4
5.1
3.1
4.8
4.8
2.9
0.5
0.5
0.0
0.4
0.7
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 12.6
3 TO 8 YEARS 19.3
9 OR MORE 20.2
34.5
37.9
46.6
48.3
37.3
29.4
4. 6
5.0
3.1
0.0
0.6
0.6
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
20.3
18.0
45.3
39.4
31.3
37.7
1.6
4.6
1.6
0.3
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EPA REGION VII WORKING CONDITIONS
Question 63: Satisfaction with computer services
(N=431)
Row%
Q63D COMPUTER SERVICE
VERY SATISFIED NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
SATISFIED FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
17.8
47.2
21.3
11.1
2.6
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
17.3
23.6
48.3
43.6
19.1
27.3
12.7
5.5
2.6
0.0
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
19.9
16.4
49.5
44.1
18.5
23.6
10.2
12.8
1.9
3 . 1
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
7.5
24. 1
11.8
55.0
44.8
48.5
32.5
16.8
23.5
0.0
11.6
14.7
5.0
2.6
1.5
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 17.4
3 TO 8 YEARS 21.0
9 OR MORE 16.0
52.3
40. 1
50.9
20.9
23.5
18.4
8. 1
12.3
12.3
1.2
3. 1
2.5
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
12.5
19.1
50.0
46.9
14.1
22.0
21.9
9.4
1.6
2.6
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EPA REGION VII WORKING CONDITIONS
Question 63: Satisfaction with geographic information services
(N=431)
Row% Q63E GEO INFO SERVICE
VERY SATISFIED NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
SATISFIED FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
4.1 13.8 70.4 9.0 2.7
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 3.3 13.6 70.7 9.2 3.3
NON-WHITE 9.4 15.1 69.8 5.7 0.0
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 5.2 18.0 70.6 4.7 1.4
MALE 3.2 8.9 70.5 13.7 3.7
AGE
UNDER 30 0.0 14.6 75.6 7.3 2.4
30-44 7.5 11.9 70.9 8.4 1.3
45 PLUS 0.0 16.7 68.2 10.6 4.5
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 1.2 12.9 77.6 7.1 1.2
3 TO 8 YEARS 6.3 13.1 71.9 6.3 2.5
9 OR MORE 3.8 14.6 65.6 12.7 3.2
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 1.6 17.5 58.7 20.6 1.6
NON-SUPERVISORY 4.7 13.2 72.7 6.7 2.6
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Question 64: I am satisfied with the working environment at Region VII
(N=431)
Row% Q64 WORKING ENVIRONMENT
VERY SATISFIED NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
SATISFIED FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
7.3 47.3 23.8 17.6 4.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 7.7 49.0 22.9 17.8 2.6
NON-WHITE 7.3 47.3 18.2 14.5 12.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 7.3 45.9 22.5 18.3 6.0
MALE 7.7 50.0 24.0 16.8 1.5
AGE
UNDER 30 7.1 57.1 21.4 14.3 0.0
30-44 7.8 47.0 22.8 18.5 3.9
45 PLUS 7.3 47.4 22.6 17.5 5.1
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
5.7
5.5
10.4
63.6
47.2
39.9
9.1
26.4
27.6
21.6
16.6
16.6
0.0
4. 3
5.5
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 10.9 50.0 28.1 10.9 0.0
NON-SUPERVISORY 6.8 47.6 22.1 19.0 4.5
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EPA REGION VII GENERAL PERSONNEL
Question 65: I understand the employee's benefit package offered me
(N=431)
Row% Q65 UNDERSTAND BENEFITS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
8.0 62.6 15.8 11.5 2.1
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 8.0 66.3 13.7 10.0 2.0
NON-WHITE 9.3 50.0 22.2 16.7 1.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 6.5 61.3 16.6 12.9 2.8
MALE 9.6 66.0 13.7 9.1 1.5
\GE
UNDER 30 7.1 50.0 28.6 11.9 2.4
30-44 7.4 61.9 13.4 13.9 3.5
45 PLUS 9.4 69.6 14.5 6.5 0.0
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
2.3
9.8
9.2
64.8
60. 1
66.3
17.0
17.2
12.3
13.6
10.4
10.4
2.3
2. 5
1.8
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 10.9 67.2 9.4 9.4 3.1
NON-SUPERVISORY 7.6 63.2 16.1 11.0 2.0
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EPA REGION VII GENERAL PERSONNEL
Question 66: Policies and procedures periodically reviewed and changed
(N=431)
Row% Q66 REVIEWS POLICIES
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
1.2 22.8 42.5 27.7 5.9
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 0.9 23.7 42.6 27.4 5.4
NON-WHITE 3.6 21.8 41.8 27.3 5,5
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 1.8 22.5 41.7 26.6 7.3
MALE 0.5 23.9 43.7 27.9 4.1
AGE
UNDER 30 0.0 21.4 52.4 26.2 0.0
30-44 1.7 23.3 38.8 28.9 7.3
45 PLUS 0.7 23.2 45.7 25.4 5.1
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 0.0 26.1 45.5 23.9 4.5
3 TO 8 YEARS 1.8 23.3 41.7 25.2 8.0
9 OR MORE 1.2 21.3 41.5 31.7 4.3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 1.6 32.8 37.5 26.6 1.6
NON-SUPERVISORY 1.1 21.2 43.5 27.7 6.5
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Question 67: Hiring and promotion practices appear to be fair
(N=431)
Row% Q67 HIRING PRACTICES
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
1.7 23.4 23.6 29.3 22.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 1.2 25.1 24.8 31.1 17.9
NON-WHITE 5.5 16.4 18.2 21.8 38.2
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 3.2 21.2 23.5 27.2 24.9
MALE 0.0 26.2 24.6 31.3 17.9
\GE
UNDER 30 2.4 19.0 31.0 33.3 14.3
30-44 1.3 24.7 22.5 26.8 24.7
45 PLUS 2.2 22.8 24.3 31.6 19.1
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 2.3 31.8 23.9 26.1 15.9
3 TO 8 YEARS 0.6 20.4 26.5 27.2 25.3
9 OR MORE 2.5 22.2 21.6 32.1 21.6
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 3.1 42.2 18.8 31.3 4.7
NON-SUPERVISORY 1.4 20.2 24.8 28.8 24.8
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EPA REGION VII PERSONNEL DIVERSITY
Question 68: Frank communication about issues such as age, gender, race
(N=431)
Row% Q68 OPEN DIVERSE COMMUNICATIONS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
1.9 31.9 31.1 24.4 10.8
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 0.9 33.7 33.1 24.6 7.7
NON-WHITE 7.1 23.2 25.0 19.6 25.0
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 2.3 32.9 29.2 21.9 13.7
MALE 1.0 31.5 34.0 25.9 7.6
AGE
UNDER 30 2.3 37.2 34.9 16.3 9.3
30-44 1.3 33.6 28.9 24.1 12.1
45 PLUS 2.2 29.0 34.8 24.6 9.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
2.2
1.8
1.8
37.1
31.9
29.9
36.0
28.2
31.7
20.2
23.3
26.8
4.5
14.7
9.8
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 4.7 51.6 25.0 15.6 3.1
NON-SUPERVISORY 1.4 28.7 32.4 25.4 12.1
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EPA REGION VII PERSONNEL DIVERSITY
Question 69: Advancement opportunities open to all employees
(N=431)
Row% Q69 ADVANCEMENT
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
4.5 35.5 22.1 21.9 16.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 5.5 37.9 22.4 21.8 12.4
NON-WHITE 0.0 26.8 17.9 25.0 30.4
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 3.7 38.5 19.7 20.6 17.4
MALE 5.6 33.2 24.5 23.5 13.3
iGE
UNDER 30 14.0 39.5 23.3 16.3 7.0
30-44 3.5 36.8 20.8 22.9 16.0
45 PLUS 3.6 33.6 23.4 21.9 17.5
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 5.6 43.8 23.6 20.2 6.7
3 TO 8 YEARS 4.9 31.5 23.5 22.2 17.9
9 OR MORE 3.7 36.2 20.2 22.1 17.8
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 4.7 60.9 20.3 12.5 1.6
NON-SUPERVISORY 4.5 31.4 22.4 23.5 18.1
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EPA REGION VII PERFORMANCE
Question 70: Good performance is rewarded through pay or promotion
(N=431)
Row%
Q70 PERFORMANCE REWARDED
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
3.5
29.0
22.2
32.6
12.6
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
3. 1
7.1
31.4
19.6
21.4
25.0
33.7
25.0
10.3
23.2
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
5.9
1. 0
26.0
33.0
20.5
24.9
29.2
34.5
18.3
6.6
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
2.3
3.9
3.6
41.9
28.4
27.5
37.2
19.0
23.2
16.3
33.2
34.1
2.3
15.5
11.6
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 1.1
3 TO 8 YEARS 4.9
9 OR MORE 3.7
33 .7
27.0
29. 3
30.3
22.1
18.3
29.2
29.4
36.6
5.6
16.6
12 .2
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
3. 1
3.7
45.3
26.5
18.8
23. 1
28. 1
33.0
4.7
13 .8
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Question 71: Prejudices in Region VII that hinder advancement of women
(N=431)
Row%
Q71 STEREOTYPES BARRIERS
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
11.4
19.2
15.7
35.3
18.5
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
8.5
25.0
17.7
30.4
14.5
19.6
38.2
19.6
21. 1
5.4
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
18.2
3.6
30.0
6.6
15.9
15.2
30.5
41.6
5.5
33.0
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
4.7
11.6
12.9
25.6
22.0
12.2
20.9
13.4
16.5
32.6
34.5
38.8
16.3
18.5
19.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
7.9
12.3
12.1
14.6
23. 3
17.0
16.9
12.9
17.6
42.7
29.4
38.2
18.0
22.1
15.2
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
7.8
12.1
10.9
20.2
10.9
16. 3
46.9
33.7
23.4
17.7
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Question 72: Region VII offers training to enhance my job skills
(N=431)
Row%
Q72 JOB SKILLS TRAINING
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
7.0
58.9
14.6
15.3
4 .2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
7.2
8.9
58.5
64.3
15.8
8.9
14.6
16.1
4.0
1.8
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
10.1
4.1
59.2
59.4
14.7
14.2
11.5
18.3
4.6
4.1
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
4.7
8.7
5.8
55.8
61.0
57.2
20.9
13.0
15.2
11.6
12.6
18.8
7.0
4.8
2.9
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 6.7
3 TO 8 YEARS 6.2
9 OR MORE 8.5
57.3
62.3
57.9
16.9
13.0
15.2
13.5
14.8
14.0
5.6
3 .7
4.3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
10.9
6.5
70.3
57.1
12.5
15.0
6.3
16.4
0.0
5.1
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EPA REGION VII WORKING CONDITIONS
Question 73: Satisfaction with motor pool services
(N=431)
Row% Q73A MOTOR POOL SVCS
VERY SATISFIED NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
SATISFIED FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
5.2 28.3 46.7 14.5 5.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 5.8 29.4 44.7 15.0 5.2
NON-WHITE 1.9 26.9 57.7 11.5 1.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 3.7 24.3 54.7 12.6 4.7
LE 7.2 33.3 37.9 16.4 5.1
AGE
UNDER 30 4.9 24.4 56.1 9.8 4.9
30-44 3.5 27.0 47.8 16.5 5.2
45 PLUS 8.8 33.1 41.2 12.5 4.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
3.4
4.3
7.5
24.1
23.0
36.6
57.5
49. 1
37.9
10. 3
16. 1
14.9
4.6
7.5
3.1
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 3.1 39.1 29.7 23.4 4.7
NON-SUPERVISORY 5.7 26.4 49.7 12.9 5.2
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EPA REGION VII WORKING CONDITIONS
Question 73: Satisfaction with telephone system
(N=431)
Row%
Q73B TELEPHONE SYSTEM
VERY SATISFIED NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
SATISFIED FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
21.9
58.8
12.9
5.6
0.7
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
22.6
18.2
58.2
67.3
13.2
9.1
5.4
5.5
0.6
0.0
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
23.9
20.4
58.3
59.7
11.9
14.3
5.5
5.1
0.5
0.5
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
23.3
22.1
22.6
55.8
58.4
59.9
18.6
14.7
8.8
0.0
4.3
8.8
2.3
0.4
0.0
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 19.3
3 TO 8 YEARS 23.6
9 OR MORE 22.4
56.8
56.5
61.8
13.6
14.9
10.9
8.0
5.0
4.8
2.3
0.0
0.0
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
23.4
21.8
65.6
57.8
6.3
13.9
4.7
5.7
0.0
0.8
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EPA REGION VII WORKING CONDITIONS
Question 73: Satisfaction with rest room facility maintenance
(N=431)
Row% Q73C REST ROOM MAINT
VERY SATISFIED NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
SATISFIED FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
7.7 51.5 18.0 15.0 7.7
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 7.4 52.9 16.6 16.3 6.9
NON-WHITE 8.9 51.8 21.4 8.9 8.9
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 7.7 44.5 17.3 20.5 10.0
MALE 8.2 60.2 18.4 9.2 4.1
AGE
UNDER 30 7.0 58.1 18.6 9.3 7.0
30-44 8.6 50.0 18.1 15.9 7.3
45 PLUS 7.2 53.6 15.9 15.9 7.2
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
6.7
9.9
6.7
53.9
50.6
52.1
20.2
19.8
14.5
14.6
12.3
18.2
4 . 5
7.4
8.5
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 3.1 62.5 15.6 15.6 3.1
NON-SUPERVISORY 8.7 50.1 18.0 14.9 8.2
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EPA REGION VII WORKING CONDITIONS
Question 73: Satisfaction with air temperature maintenance
(N=431)
Row% Q73D AIR TEMP MAINT
VERY SATISFIED NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
SATISFIED FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
1.9 25.8 17.8 37.7 16.9
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 1.7 25.7 17.7 39.1 15.7
NON-WHITE 1.8 28.6 23.2 26.8 19.6
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 1.8 24.5 20.5 33.2 20.0
MALE 2.0 27.0 15.8 42.3 12.8
AGE
UNDER 30 0.0 25.6 14.0 39.5 20.9
30-44 2.2 23.3 19.0 36.6 19.0
45 PLUS 2.2 29.7 18.8 38.4 10.9
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 0.0 28.1 21.3 36.0 14.6
3 TO 8 YEARS 1.9 23.5 19.1 40.1 15.4
9 OR MORE 3.0 27.3 15.2 36.4 18.2
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 0.0 32.8 23.4 32.8 10.9
NON-SUPERVISORY 2.3 24.8 17.2 38.0 17.7
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EPA REGION VII WORKING CONDITIONS
Question 73: Satisfaction with meeting room schedule
(N=431)
Row% Q73E MEETING ROOM
VERY SATISFIED NEUTRAL DISSATIS- VERY
SATISFIED FIED DISSAT
TOTAL
7.5 49.6 27.1 11.5 4.2
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 6.9 50.1 26.4 12.3 4.3
NON-WHITE 10.9 50.9 29.1 7.3 1.8
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 9.6 45.9 25.7 13.8 5.0
MALE 5.1 54.1 28.1 9.7 3.1
AGE
UNDER 30 7.0 58.1 32.6 2.3 0.0
30-44 6.9 45.0 29.0 14.3 4.8
45 PLUS 8.3 54.7 21.2 10.9 4.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 6.9 49.4 28.7 9.2 5.7
3 TO 8 YEARS 7.4 47.5 25.9 14.2 4.9
9 OR MORE 7.9 51.5 27.3 10.9 2.4
POSITION
SUPERVISORY 7.8 53.1 14.1 17.2 7.8
NON-SUPERVISORY 7.6 49.3 29.2 10.5 3.4
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EPA REGION VII WORKING CONDITIONS
Question 74: I feel valued and respected as an employee of Region VII
(N=431)
ROW%
Q74 VALUED EMPLOYEE
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
6.8
49.6
22.4
17.2
4.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
7.2
7.1
53.7
33.9
20.1
30.4
17.0
17.9
2.0
10.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
6.9
7.1
50.0
51.0
18.8
24.5
17.9
16.3
6.4
1.0
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
2.3
7.4
8.0
60.5
47.6
53.3
20.9
22.9
19.0
11.6
17.7
16.8
4.7
4.3
2.9
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
5.6
5.5
9.3
58.4
47.9
48.1
15.7
22.1
23.5
19.1
19.0
15.4
1.1
5.5
3.7
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
12.5
5.9
59.4
48.7
20.3
21.5
6.3
19.5
1.6
4.2
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EPA REGION VII WORKING CONDITIONS
Question 75: My immediate work environment is physically safe
(N=431)
Row%
Q75 PHYSICALLY SAFE ENVIRONMENT
STRONGLY AGREE UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
AGREE DISAGREE
TOTAL
13.2
66.8
8.9
7.5
3.5
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
13.2
14.5
67.0
69.1
8.3
9.1
8.0
1.8
3.4
5.5
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
13.2
13.3
64.4
70.4
11.9
5.1
5.9
8.7
4.6
2.6
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
9.3
13.0
15.2
76.7
65.8
65.9
4.7
8.2
10.9
9.3
7.4
6.5
0.0
5.6
1.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 14.8
3 TO 8 YEARS 12.3
9 OR MORE 13.9
64.8
69.8
64.8
8.0
6.2
12.1
9. 1
6.8
6.7
3.4
4.9
2.4
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
20.3
12.1
62.5
67.8
9.4
8.8
4.7
7.6
3. 1
3.7
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EPA REGION VII PERSONNEL DIVERSITY
Question 76: Barriers in Region VII hinder advancement of minorities
(N=431)
Row%
Q76 BARRIERS FOR MINORITIES
STRONGLY AGREE
AGREE
UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
DISAGREE
TOTAL
8.9
14.8
25.6
32.9
17.8
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
2.9
37.5
13.5
25.0
26.9
19.6
36.4
14.3
20.3
3.6
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
14.2
2.0
17.8
11.2
30.1
20.9
27.9
39.3
10.0
26.5
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
2.4
9.5
8.0
21.4
15.5
11.6
33.3
25.0
24.6
31.0
30.6
38.4
11.9
19.4
17.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 4.5
3 TO 8 YEARS 11.1
9 OR MORE 7 . 3
15.7
14.2
14.6
28.1
27.2
23.8
33.7
27.8
38.4
18.0
19.8
15.9
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
6.3
8.8
17.2
14. 1
20.3
26.8
39.1
32.2
17.2
18. 1
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EPA REGION VII PERSONNEL DIVERSITY
uestion 77: Progress made for equal opportunity to all employees
(N=431)
Row%
Q77 EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL
STRONGLY AGREE
AGREE
UNCERTAIN DISAGREE STRONGLY
DISAGREE
TOTAL
6.1
40.1
28.8
17.2
7.8
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
5.5
12.5
45.0
16.1
27.7
26.8
16.7
23.2
5.2
21.4
RESPONDENT'S SEX
^^1A
FEMALE
LE
iGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
6.9
5.6
9.3
6.1
5.9
39.2
41.8
39.5
39.8
41.9
28.1
28.6
34.9
28.6
25.0
15.7
18.4
11.6
16.5
19.9
10.1
5.6
4.7
9.1
7.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS
3 TO 8 YEARS
9 OR MORE
6.7
6.8
5.5
44.9
37.9
39.9
34.8
24.8
29.4
9.0
20.5
17.8
4.5
9.9
7.4
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
11.1
5.4
65.1
36.0
14.3
30.9
9.5
18.4
0.0
9.3
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EPA REGION VII SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Question 78: Senior management has recently made positive changes
(N=431)
Row%
Q78 POSITIVE
CHANGES RECENTLY
^ ^ ^ flM » _ ^ *B » ^ ^ ^
YES
NO
TOTAL
35.0
65.0
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
34.2
38.0
65.8
62.0
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE
MALE
36.0
35.1
64.0
64.9
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
37.8
34.7
36.6
62.2
65.3
63.4
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 36.3
3 TO 8 YEARS 38.1
9 OR MORE 32.7
63.8
61.9
67.3
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
45.9
33.4
54.1
66.6
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EPA REGION VII
demographics by supervisory status
(N=431)
Col% POSITION TOTAL
SUPERVISORY NON-SUPERVISORY
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE 95.2 84.6 86.3
NON-WHITE 4.8 15.4 13.7
RESPONDENT'S SEX
FEMALE 37.5 55.5 52.6
MALE 62.5 44.5 47.4
AGE
NDER 30 0.0 12.2 10.3
0-44 51.6 56.8 56.1
t5 PLUS 48.4 31.0 33.6
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 4.7 24.2 21.2
3 TO 8 YEARS 32.8 40.6 39.3
9 OR MORE 62.5 35.2 39.5
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EPA REGION VII
demographics by female/male
(N=431)
Col%
RESPONDENT'S SEX TOTAL
FEMALE MALE
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
WHITE
NON-WHITE
78.0
22.0
95.4
4.6
86.3
13.7
AGE
UNDER 30
30-44
45 PLUS
11.9
63.0
25.1
8.6
48.5
42.9
10.3
56.1
33.6
TIME IN REGION VII
< 3 YEARS 24.5
3 TO 8 YEARS 40.0
9 OR MORE 35.5
17.7
37.9
44.4
21.2
39.3
39.5
POSITION
SUPERVISORY
NON-SUPERVISORY
10.9
89. 1
20.2
79.8
15.1
84.9
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Appendix B:
Means and standard deviations for rating questions
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EPA REGION VII COMMUNICATIONS
Question 1: Atmosphere of open, informal and honest communication
Criterion Variable : "" Ql COMMUNICATION
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
For entire sample ( Missing = 6 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
IME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
3.127
3.476
3.103
3.143
3.364
3.243
2.985
3.308
3.048
3.155
3.087
3.182
2.830
3.294
3.117
3.375
2.937
3.155
1.081
1.209
1.063
1.135
1.206
1.082
1.060
1.109
0.936
1.114
1.070
1.079
0.997
1.094
1.085
1.188
1.091
1.076
425
21
348
56
11
218
196
13
42
232
138
11
88
163
163
8
63
354
98.
4.
81.
13.
2.
51.
46.
3.
9.
54.
32.
2.
20.
38.
38.
1.
14.
83.
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EPA REGION VII COMMUNICATIONS
Question 3: Allowed to openly discuss issues that affect our jobs
^r
Criterion Variable : Q3 OPEN DISCUSSION
Mean
S.D.
N
PC'
For entire sample ( Missing = 7 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.205
2.286
2.144
, 2.564
2.364
2.295
2.097
2.429
2.146
2.186
2.232
2.182
2.125
2.278
2.178
1.750
2.032
2.246
1.148
1.231
1.125
1.214
1.286
1.189
1.089
1.222
0.963
1.159
1.179
1.168
1.015
1.247
1.116
0.886
1.047
1. 167
424
21
348
55
11
217
196
14
41
231
"8 1
1
11
88
162
163
8
63
353
98
5
82
13
2.
51.
46.
3.
9.
54.
£ .
20.
38.
38.
1.
14.
83.
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EPA REGION VII COMMUNICATIONS
Question 6: Information communicated to me is very selective
.r
Criterion Variable : Q6 WITHHOLD INFO
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
For entire sample ( Missing = 3 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.734
2.381
2.781
2.571
2.455
2.582
2.919
2.357
2.690
2.687
2.863
2.636
2.807
2.530
2.903
2.375
3.254
2.650
1.137
1.071
1.134
1.158
1.036
1.146
1.108
0.929
1.000
1.156
1.156
1.027
1.113
1.093
1.175
0.916
1.177
1.111
428
21
351
56
11
220
197
14
42
233
139
11
88
164
165
8
63
357
99
4
82
13
2
51
46
3
9
54
32
2
20
38
38
1
14
83
Appendix B: Page 3
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EPA REGION VII COMMUNICATIONS
Question 7: I feel my opinions are encouraged and respected
Criterion Variable :* Q7 MY OPINIONS
Mean
S.D.
N
PC
For entire sample ( Missing = 4 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.539
3.143
2.463
2.786
3.364
2.623
2.398
3.357
2.524
2.515
2.500
3.273
2.330
2.616
2.524
3.500
2.175
2.581
1.021
1.062
0.965
1.232
1.027
1.063
0.942
1.008
0.917
1.026
1.020
1.104
0.840
1.024
1.077
1.069
0.925
1.016
427
21
350
56
11
220
196
14
42
233
138
11
88
164
164
8
63
356
99
4
82
13
2
51
45
3
9
54
32
20
38
38
1
14
83
Appendix B: Page 4
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EPA REGION VII COMMUNICATIONS
Question 8: I feel I have access to information I need to do my job
Criterion Variable r Q8 INFO FOR JOB
For entire sample ( Missing = 5 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2 =NON-SUPERVISORY
Mean
S.D.
N
PC
2.235
2.476
2.197
2.382
2.636
2.280
2.162
2.538
2.220
2.249
2.187
2.636
2.299
2.189
2.220
2.875
2.016
2.259
0.903
0.873
0.879
1.045
0.809
0.936
0.865
0.776
0.759
0.904
0.952
0.809
0.794
0.911
0.953
0.835
0.793
0.915
426
21
350
55
. 11
218
197
13
41
233
139
11
87
164
164
8
63
355
98
4
82
12
2
51
46
3
9
54
32
2
20
38
38
1
14
83
Appendix B: Page 5
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EPA REGION VII PERFORMANCE
Question 9: I would like more influence on how I complete my tasks
Criterion Variable :' Q9 COMPLETE MY TASKS
Mean
S.D.
N
PC-
For entire sample ( Missing = 7 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.675
2.238
2.740
2.415
2.182
2.667
2.711
2.071
2.585
2.688
2.739
2.182
2.663
2.552
2.835
2.125
3.032
2.623
1.137
0.995
1.145
1.082
0.603
1.133
1.162
0.616
1.072
1.137
1.186
0.751
1.080
1.145
1.163
0.354
1.231
1.119
424
21
350
53
11
216
197
14
41
231
138
t
\
11
86
163
164
8
63
353
98
5
82
12
2
50
46
3
9
54
»"
20
38
38
1
14
83
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EPA REGION VII SUPERVISION
Question 11: Supervisors interested in my suggestions for improvement
Criterion Variable :' Qll SUPER INTEREST MY SUGGEST
Mean
S.D.
N
Per
For entire sample ( Missing = 3 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
IME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.514
3.000
2.444
2.768
3.273
2.568
2.411
3.214
2.452
2.442
2.583
3.273
2.409
2.524
2.509
3.000
2.254
2.549
1.034
1.049
0.989
1.221
1.009
1.085
0.958
0.975
0.861
1.016
1.096
0.905
0.879
1.059
1.080
0.926
0.967
1.042
428
21
351
56
11
220
197
14
42
233
139
11
88
164
165
8
63
357
99
4
82
13
2
51
46
3
9
54
32
2
20
38
38
1
14
83
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EPA REGION VII QUALITY
Question 12: People in Region VII are encouraged to be creative
Criterion Variable :* Q12 ENCOURAGE CREATIVITY
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
For entire sample ( Missing = 3 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.881
3.190
2.860
2.893
3.636
2.886
2.832
3.286
2.905
2.893
2.813
3.273
2.830
3.018
2.745
3.500
2.444
2.944
1.077
1.123
1.069
1.107
1.027
1.111
1.029
1.139
0.932
1.107
1.060
1.009
1.008
1.110
1.069
1.069
1.059
1.061
428 99.
21 4.
351 82.
56 13.
11 2.
220 51.
197 46.
14 3.
42 9.
233 54.
139 ^^-
11
88 20.
164 38.
165 38.
8 1.
63 14.
357 83.
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EPA REGION VII PERFORMANCE
Question 15: I have sufficient authority to solve routine situations
Criterion Variable : Q15 SUFFICIENT AUTHORITY
For entire sample ( Missing = 4 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
2.302
2.810
2.234
2.545
2.818
2.333
2.239
2.786
2.293
2.296
2.266
3.000
2.437
2.415
2.073
2.625
2.000
2.348
1.046
0.928
1.013
1.214
0.982
1.093
0.989
0.975
1.101
1.039
1.047
1.000
0.997
1.118
0.954
0.916
1.016
1.047
427
21
351
55
11
219
197
14
41
233
139
11
87
164
165
8
63
356
99
4
82
12
2
51
46
3
9
54
32
2
20
38
38
1
14
83
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EPA REGION VII PERFORMANCE
Question 16: Most people in Region VII concerned with following rules
Criterion Variable :* Q16 FOLLOW RULES
For entire sample ( Missing = 8 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
2.461
2.619
2.424
2.636
2.182
2.611
2.311
2.286
2.436
2.481
2.453
2.091
2.529
2.509
2.402
1.875
2.323
2.499
0.968
1.322
0.920
1.095
1.079
1.064
0.817
0.994
0.821
1.017
0.926
0.944
1.042
1.039
0.849
0.835
0.785
0.995
423
21
347
55
11
216
196
14
39
231
139
11
85
163
164
8
62
353
98.
5.
82.
13.
2.
51.
46.
3.
9.
54.
.
20.
38.
38.
1.
14.
83.
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EPA REGION VII QUALITY
Question 19: Encouraged to analyze tasks and make recommendations
Criterion Variable :-' Q19 ANALYZE TASKS
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
For entire sample ( Missing = 9 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.441
2.333
2.424
2.596
2.636
2.467
2.401
2.643
2.634
2.391
2.445
2.818
2.447
2.479
2.374
2.625
2.125
2.494
1.054
1.017
1.044
1.142
0.809
1.086
1.033
0.842
1.019
1.079
1.043
0.874
1.029
1.050
1.083
1.061
1.047
1.048
422
21
349
52
11
214
197
14
41
230
137
11
85
163
163
8
64
350
97.
5.
82.
12.
2.
50.
46.
3.
9.
54.
32.
2.
20.
38.
38.
1.
15.
82.
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EPA REGION VII QUALITY
Question 20: Taking risks to improve performance is encouraged
Criterion Variable :"" Q20 RISKS ENCOURAGED
Mean
S.D,
N
PC-
For entire sample
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
( Missing = 8 )
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
3.059
3.238
3.046
3.075
3.545
3.014
3.081
3.643
3.024
3.069
2.993
3.455
2.942
3.123
3.030
3.750
2.750
3.100
1.088
1.091
1.079
1.158
1.036
1.129
1.042
0.929
1.060
1.121
1.047
1.128
1.044
1.102
1.093
1.035
1.039
1.087
423
21
349
53
11
215
197
14
41
231
137
11
86
162
164
8
64
351
98
5
82
12
2
50
46
3
9
54
32
20
38
38
1
15
83
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EPA REGION VII QUALITY
Question 21: I understand the mission of EPA
Criterion Variable :'" Q21 UNDERSTAND MISSION
Mean
S.D.
N
PC-
For entire sample ( Missing = 7 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.113
2.524
2.077
2.189
2.182
2.074
2.152
2.214
2.268
2.177
1.949
2.364
2.326
2.129
1.970
2.250
1.719
2.182
0.857
0.814
0.845
0.921
0.603
0.832
0.896
0.579
0.837
0.906
0.780
0.809
0.874
0.840
0.847
0.707
0.603
0.881
424
21
350
53
11
216
197
14
41
232
137
11
86
163
164
8
64
352
98
5
82
12
2
50
46
3
9.
54
32
2
20
38
38
1
15.
83.
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EPA REGION VII PERFORMANCE
Question 22: Outstanding achievements are rewarded in ray department
Criterion Variable :' Q22 REWARD ACHIEVEMENTS
For entire sample ( Missing = 8 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
Mean
S.D.
N
PC-
2.738
3.048
2.696
2.887
3.364
2.745
2.694
3.214
2.585
2.801
2.628
3.091
2.512
2.821
2.750
3.250
2.381
2.790
1.172
1.322
1.134
1.340
0.924
1.259
1.076
0.975
0.999
1.214
1.157
1.044
1.082
1.158
1.230
1.035
1.099
1.177
423
21
349
53
11
216
196
14
41
231
137
11
86
162
164
8
63
352
98
5
82
12
2
51
46
3
9
54
32
20
38
38
1
14,
83.
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EPA REGION VII QUALITY
Question 23: I know who my internal customers are
Criterion Variable : Q23 INTERNAL CUSTOMERS
Mean
S.D.
N
PC-
For entire sample ( Missing = 10 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
^(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
1.922
2.000
1.908
1.981
2.273
1.883
1.944
2.286
2.250
1.922
1.788
2.273
2.094
1.925
1.805
2.250
1.672
1.960
0.708
0.707
0.695
0.796
0.467
0.721
0.701
0.469
0.870
0.726
0.599
0.467
0.868
0.685
0.625
0.707
0.668
0.706
421
21
347
53
11
213
197
14
40
230
137
11
85
161
164
8
64
349
97
5
82
12
2
50
46
3
9
54
32
2
20
38
39
1
15
82
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EPA REGION VII QUALITY
Question 24: I know who my external customers are
*
Criterion Variable : Q24 EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS
For entire sample ( Missing = 10 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
Mean
S.D.
N
PC
2.
1.
1.
2.
2.
2.
1.
2.
2.
2.
1.
2.
2.
2.
1.
2.
1.
2.
000
905
977
189
182
014
975
143
268
061
801
273
153
012
890
375
719
043
0.805
0.700
0.793
0.900
0.603
0.877
0.731
0.535
0.837
0.875
0.642
0.467
0.893
0.798
0.768
0.518
0.701
0.817
421 97
21 5
347 82
53 12
11 2
213 50
197 46
14 3
41 9
230 54
136 ^&
11
85 20
161 38
164 39
8 1
64 15
, 349 82
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EPA REGION VII QUALITY
Question 25: I understand my customers' needs
Criterion Variable :' Q25 UNDERSTAND NEEDS
Mean
S.D.
N
PC
For entire sample ( Missing = 13 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.194
2.143
2.195
2.208
2.364
2.170
2.210
2.286
2.415
2.215
2.081
2.364
2.259
2.258
2.086
2.375
2.081
2.210
0.798
0.573
0.804
0.840
0.505
0.870
0.726
0.469
0.865
0.836
0.723
0.505
0.888
0.828
0.723
0.518
0.795
0.803
418
21
344
53
11
212
195
14
41
228
135
11
85
159
163
8
62
348
97
5
82
12
2
50
46
3
9
54
32
2
20
38
39
1
14
83
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EPA REGION VII QUALITY
Question 27: There are incentives in Region VII to encourage workers
Criterion Variable :* Q27 INCENTIVES
Mean
S.D.
N Pet
For entire sample ( Missing = 10 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
3.055
3.400
3.043
3.000
3.600
3.103
2.975
3.385
2.927
3.177
2.853
3.400
2.977
3.217
2.915
3.857
2.734
3.097
1.082
1.095
1.058
1.225
0.843
1.109
1.057
0.961
0.905
1.118
1.051
0.966
1.017
1.059
1.126
0.690
1.073
1.077
421 97.
20 4.
348 82.
53 12.
10 2.
214 50.
197 46.
13 3.
41 9.
231 54.
136 ^^.
10
86 20.
161 38.
164 39.
7 1.
64 15.
350 83.
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EPA REGION VII QUALITY
Question 28: Quality improvement efforts have made positive impact
Criterion Variable : " Q28 QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
For entire sample ( Missing = 6 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
3.012
3.250
3.006
2.963
3.636
3.042
2.944
3.500
2.643
3.004
3.088
3.364
2.828
3.098
3.000
3.250
2.859
3.034
0.987
1.164
0.986
0.931
1.027
0.961
1.004
1.019
0.577
1.000
1.032
1.027
0.879
1.026
0.991
0.886
1.021
0.982
425
20
351
54
11
216
198
14
42
232
137
11
87
163
164
8
64
353
98
4
82
12
2
50
46
3
9
54
32
2
20
38
38
1
15
83
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EPA REGION VII TEAMWORK
Question 29: I have trust and confidence in the people with whom I work
Criterion Variable : Q29 TRUST CO-WORKERS
For entire sample ( Missing = 4 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
2.412
2.850
2.325
2.804
2.636
2.536
2.260
2.714
2.442
2.427
2.346
2.727
2.270
2.518
2.362
2.875
2.266
2.428
1.011
0.875
0.955
1.257
0.924
1.095
0.894
0.914
0.959
1.071
0.930
0.786
0.926
1.088
0.980
0.835
0.947
1.024
427
20
351
56
11
220
196
14
43
234
136
11
89
164
163
8
64
355
99.
4.
82.
13.
2.
51.
45.
3.
10.
54.
31.
20.
38.
38.
1.
15.
83.
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EPA REGION VII TEAMWORK
Question 30: People in my section work well together as a team
Criterion Variable :* Q30 SECTION TEAM WORK
Mean
S.D.
N
PC-
For entire sample ( Missing = 3 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.362
2.850
2.307
2.536
2.636
2.406
2.298
2.929
2.419
2.389
2.241
2.636
2.404
2.451
2.232
2.250
2.047
2.421
1.037
1.137
1.017
1.078
1.206
1.090
0.965
1.207
0.906
1.084
0.959
1.206
0.997
1.064
1.013
0.886
0.983
1.041
428
20
352
56
11
219
198
14
43
234
137
11
89
164
164
8
64
356
99
4
82
13
2
51
46
3
10
54
32
2
20
38
38
1
15
83
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EPA REGION VII TEAMWORK
Question 32: Team members share the praise when the team succeeds
Criterion Variable : = Q32 SHARE PRAISE
For entire sample ( Missing = 9 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
2.668
2.947
2.647
2.709
3.000
2.725
2.588
3.154
2.714
2.684
2.581
3.000
2.557
2.769
2.607
2.750
2.222
2.746
0.991
1.079
0.983
1.012
1.054
1.077
0.879
0.987
1.019
0.987
0.985
1.000
0.828
1.065
0.990
0.707
0.991
0.978
422
19
348
55
10
218
194
13
42
231
136
1
11
88
160
163
8
63
351
97.
4.
82.
13.
2.
51.
46.
3.
10.
54.
20.
37.
38.
1.
14.
83.
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EPA REGION VII TEAMWORK
Question 33: Team members share the responsibility when the team fails
Criterion Variable :" Q33 SHARE RESPONSIBILITY
Mean
S.D.
N
PC
For entire sample ( Missing = 12 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
.821
.947
.786
.000
.900
.838
.798
.077
.952
.786
.815
.909
.770
.994
.673
.750
.714
.842
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
.968
.224
.959
.923
.101
.015
.910
.038
.962
.961
.979
.044
.803
.040
.951
.165
.054
.949
419
19
345
55
10
216
193
13
42
229
135
11
87
159
162
8
63
348
97
4
82
13
2
51
46
3
10
54
32
2
20
37
38
1
15
83
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EPA REGION VII SUPERVISION
Question 34: Assignment time frame and priorities are clearly explained
Criterion Variable :" Q34 PRIORITIES CLEAR
For entire sample ( Missing = 3 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
Mean
S.D.
N
PC-
2.568
2.950
2.551
2.536
2.636
2.595
2.533
2.786
2.488
2.592
2.529
2.818
2.528
2.712
2.430
2.250
2.587
2.571
1.098
1.276
1.077
1.159
1.206
1.199
0.972
1.188
1.099
1.119
1.062
1.250
1.078
1.180
1.001
1.165
1.072
1.103
428
20
352
56
11
220
197
14
43
233
138
{
1
11
89
163
165
8
63
357
99
4
82
13
2
51
46
3
10
54
20
38
38
1
14
83
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EPA REGION VII SUPERVISION
Question 35: Supervisor asks for explanation before criticizing my work
Criterion Variable : Q35 CRITICIZE WORK
For entire sample ( Missing = 7 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
Mean
S.D.
N
PC:
2.712
2.850
2.665
2.964
2.800
2.835
2.571
2.769
2.786
2.714
2.681
2.800
2.750
2.714
2.685
2.429
2.698
2.720
1.131
1.226
1.114
1.186
1.229
1.222
1.003
1.166
1.138
1.137
1.127
1.317
1.085
1.180
1.103
1.134
1.102
1. 138
424
20
349
55
10
218
196
13
42
231
138
10
88
161
165
7
63
354
98
4
82
13
2
51
46
3
9
54
32
2
20
38
38
1
14
83
Appendix B: Page 25
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EPA REGION VII COMMUNICATIONS
Question 36: I feel that I can be direct and honest with my supervisor
Criterion Variable :* Q36 HONEST WITH SUPER
For entire sample ( Missing = 3 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
2.371
2.600
2.338
2.500
2.818
2.441
2.269
2.857
2.349
2.373
2.326
2.545
2.315
2.411
2.352
2.500
2.286
2.384
1.169
1.046
1.158
1.279
1.250
1.275
1.027
1.167
1.110
1.229
1.082
1.036
1.093
1.294
1.092
1.069
1.099
1.186
428
20
352
56
11
220
197
14
43
233
138
|
5
11
89
163
165
8
63
357
99.
4.
82.
13.
2.
51.
46.
3.
10.
54.
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w
20.
38.
38.
1.
14.
83.
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EPA REGION VII SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Question 37: Philosophy direction for Region VII has been communicated
X
Criterion Variable : Q37 CLEAR PHILOSOPHY
Mean
S.D.
N
PC-
For entire sample ( Missing = 7 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
3.507
3.650
3.503
3.481
4.091
3.523
3.457
3.786
3.122
3.595
3.445
3.909
3.407
3.580
3.461
3.750
3.492
3.504
0.989
1.182
0.978
1.005
0.701
0.988
0.997
0.893
0.954
1.044
0.882
0.701
0.925
1.067
0.953
1.232
1.061
0.972
424
20
350
54
11
216
197
14
41
232
137
11
86
162
165
8
63
353
98
4
82
12
2
50
46
3
9
54
32
2
20
38
38
1
14
83
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EPA REGION VII SUPERVISION
Question 38: Supervisor helps me develop my skills so I can advance
Criterion Variable : " Q38 DEVELOP MY SKILLS
For entire sample ( Missing = 5 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
Mean
S.D.
N
PC-
2.822
3.200
2.791
2.875
3.091
2.835
2.792
3.214
2.762
2.705
3.000
3.000
2.693
2.841
2.859
3.125
2.641
2.847
1.173
1.152
1.160
1.251
1.136
1.266
1.065
1.051
1.185
1.188
1.135
1.183
1.097
1.198
1.191
1.246
1.045
1.192
426
20
350
56
11
218
197
14
42
234
136
/
!
11
88
164
163
8
64
354
98
4
82
13,
2.
51.
46.
3.
9.
54.
A
w
20.
38.
38.
1.
15.
83.
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EPA REGION VII PERSONNEL CHANGE
Question 39: Supervisor explains reasons for changes that affect me
Criterion Variable :" Q39 EXPLAINS CHANGES
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
For entire sample ( Missing = 5 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.587
2.500
2.567
2.745
2.636
2.696
2.465
2.692
2.465
2.592
2.606
2.818
2.573
2.620
2.546
2.500
2.578
2.590
1.099
1.100
1.072
1.265
1.206
1.217
0.938
1.182
1.008
1.130
1.073
1.250
1.117
1.112
1.073
1.069
1.066
1. 108
426
20
351
55
11
217
198
13
43
233
137
11
89
163
163
8
64
354
98
4
82
12
2
50
46
3
10
54
32
2
20
38
38
1
15
83
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EPA REGION VII SUPERVISION
Question 40: Involved, when possible, in decisions that affect my work
Criterion Variable :' Q40 DECISIONS INVOLVE ME
For entire sample ( Missing = 4 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
Mean
S.D.
N
PC*
2.534
2.650
2.507
2.661
2.545
2.571
2.492
2.643
2.419
2.554
2.526
2.636
2.618
2.626
2.390
2.250
2.406
2.563
1.175
1.089
1.166
1.269
1.036
1.270
1.072
1.008
1.052
1.245
1.112
1.120
1.153
1.228
1. 132
0.707
1.094
1.197
427
20
351
56
11
219
197
14
43
233
137
(
I
11
89
163
164
8
64
355
99
4
82
13
2
51
46
3
10
54
m
w
20
38
38
1
15
83
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EPA REGION VII SUPERVISION
Question 41: My supervisor criticizes me in front of other people
Criterion Variable :' Q41 OPEN CRITICISM
Mean
S.D.
N
PC"
For entire sample ( Missing = 4 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
3.981
3.950
3.954
4.161
3.727
3.945
4.035
3.643
4.119
3.949
4.029
3.455
4.056
4.000
3.957
3.750
4.078
3.969
1.034
1.050
1.057
0.869
1.104
1.126
0.920
1.082
0.803
1.067
1.036
1.128
0.958
1.036
1.064
1.282
0.896
1.053
427
20
351
56
11
218
198
14
42
234
137
11
89
163
164
8
64
355
99
4
82
13
2
51
46
3
9
54
32
2
20
38
38
1
15
83
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EPA REGION VII SUPERVISION
Question 42: Supervisor gives me timely and useful feedback
Criterion Variable : Q42 TIMELY FEEDBACK
For entire sample ( Missing = 3 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
2.731
2.550
2.744
2.714
2.636
2.845
2.611
2.786
2.698
2.726
2.745
2.909
2.742
2.774
2.671
2.375
2.734
2.739
1. 108
1.050
1.098
1.202
1.120
1.213
0.969
1.122
1.166
1.139
1.043
1.221
1.103
1.158
1.057
0.916
1.027
1.127
428 99.
20 4.
352 82.
56 13.
11 2.
219 51.
198 46.
14 3.
43 10.
234 54.
137 ^^.
11
89 20.
164 38.
164 38.
8 1.
64 15.
356 83.
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EPA REGION VII SUPERVISION
Question 43: My supervisor appreciates me and the job I do
.r
Criterion Variable : Q43 SUPER APPRECIATES ME
Mean
S.D.
N
PC
For entire sample ( Missing = 3 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.283
2.650
2.250
2.357
2.636
2.342
2.197
2.929
2.116
2.282
2.270
2.545
2.213
2.299
2.287
2.250
2.250
2.289
1.109
1.089
1.083
1.257
1.027
1.222
0.970
1.072
0.981
1.152
1.061
1.036
1.017
1.173
1.101
1.035
1.069
1.120
428
20
352
56
11
219
198
14
43
234
137
11
89
164
164
8
64
356
99
4
82
13
2
51
46
3
10
54
32
2
20
38
38
1
15
83
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EPA REGION VII SUPERVISION
Question 44: My supervisor praises me when I do tasks extremely well
Criterion Variable : *Q44 SUPER PRAISES ME
For entire sample ( Missing = 3 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
2.388
2.300
2.369
2.536
2.455
2.397
2.374
2.571
2.256
2.393
2.401
2.727
2.213
2.439
2.409
2.250
2.406
2.388
1.147
1.031
1.150
1.175
1.036
1.246
1.038
1.016
1.002
1.211
1.095
1.191
1.071
1.199
1.129
0.707
1.065
1.171
428
20
352
56
11
219
198
14
43
234
137
11
89
164
164
8
64
356
99.
4.
82..
13.
2.
51..
46.
3.
lO.i
54.'
32.
20.,
38.
38.
1.'.
15.'
83.1
Appendix B: Page 34
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EPA REGION VII SUPERVISION
Question 45: My supervisor encourages me to ask questions
Criterion Variable :" Q45 ASK QUESTIONS
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
For entire sample ( Missing = 3 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.397
2.400
2.389
2.446
2.636
2.384
2.399
2.786
2.326
2.376
2.416
2.545
2.247
2.433
2.433
2.375
2.438
2.390
1.065
0.995
1.070
1.077
1.120
1.141
0.976
1.122
1.040
1. 114
0.983
1.128
1.003
1. 119
1.040
1.061
0.974
1.083
428
20
352
56
11
219
198
14
43
234
137
11
89
164
164
8
64
356
99
4
82
13
2
51
46
3
10
54
32
2
20
38
38
1
15
83
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EPA REGION VII COMMUNICATIONS
Question 46: Conflicts are honestly discussed and resolved in my section
Criterion Variable : = Q46 CONFLICTS DISCUSSED
For entire sample ( Missing = 3 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
Mean
S.D.
N
PC-
2.839
3.350
2.795
2.929
3.000
2.959
2.697
3.143
2.884
2.855
2.766
2.818
2.865
2.933
2.732
2.625
2.344
2.933
1.118
1.089
1.116
1.110
1.265
1.155
1.056
1. 167
1.117
1.122
1.113
1.168
1.025
1.219
1.057
0.916
1.027
1.116
428
20
352
56
11
219
198
14
43
234
137
|
\
11
89
164
164
8
64
356
99
4
82
13
2
51
46
3
10
54
A
w
20
38
38
1
15
83
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EPA REGION VII SUPERVISION
uestion 47: I understand day to day concerns of my supervisor
Criterion Variable : " Q47 DAY TO DAY CONCERNS
Mean
S.D.
N
Pc-
For entire sample ( Missing = 5 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
IME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.697
3.000
2.659
2.839
3.000
2.702
2.677
3.077
2.860
2.747
2.526
2.909
2.843
2.778
2.524
2.625
2.250
2.780
1.069
1.029
1.066
1.092
1.054
1.102
1.036
1.038
1.125
1.079
1.022
1.044
1.032
1.126
1.018
0.916
1.069
1.055
426
18
352
56
10
218
198
13
43
233
137
11
89
162
164
8
64
354
98
4
82
13
2
51
46
3
10
54
32
2
20
38
38
1
15
83
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EPA REGION VII COMMUNICATIONS
Question 48: My supervisor gives me clear directions
Criterion Variable :" Q48 CLEAR DIRECTIONS
Mean
S.D.
N
PC:
For entire sample ( Missing = 10 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.634
2.476
2.645
2.625
2.455
2.656
2.621
2.643
2.780
2.593
2.659
2.818
2.545
2.689
2.615
2.375
2.742
2.621
1.078
0.981
1.075
1.137
1.128
1.137
1.010
1.151
1.107
1.071
1.080
1.250
1.038
1.125
1.043
1.188
1.100
1.073
421 97
21 5
344 81
56 13
11 2
215 51
195 46
14 3
41 9
231 54
135 ^^
11
88 20
161 38
161 38
8 1
62 14
351 83
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EPA REGION VII COMMUNICATIONS
Question 49: My supervisor gives me timely directions
Criterion Variable : Q49 TIMELY DIRECTIONS
For entire sample ( Missing = 10 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
Mean
S.D.
N
PC-
2.613
2.524
2.625
2.571
2.364
2.647
2.590
2.571
2.610
2.597
2.644
2.727
2.511
2.708
2.565
2.250
2.710
2.604
1.037
1.030
1.031
1.093
1.027
1.121
0.939
1.089
1.070
1.033
1.040
1.191
0.983
1.099
0.992
1.035
1.030
1.039
421
21
344
56
11
215
195
14
41
231
135
11
88
161
161
8
62
351
97
5
81
13
2
51
46
3
9
54
32
2
20
38
38
1
14
83
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EPA REGION VII WORKING CONDITIONS
Question 50: My supervisor demands obedience and strict discipline
Criterion Variable : Q50 STRICT DISCIPLINE
For entire sample ( Missing = 13 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
Mean
S.D.
N
PC
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
.488
.286
.539
.241
.909
.523
.482
.714
.425
.607
.385
.909
.655
.531
.394
.875
.210
.552
1.106
1.146
1.091
1.164
0.831
1.149
1.066
0.825
1.174
1.101
1.086
0.831
0.986
1.176
1.099
0.835
1.230
1.079
418 97
21 5
343 82
54 12
11 2
214 51
193 46
14 3
40 9
229 54
135 ^^
11
87 20
160 38
160 38
8 1
62 14
348 83
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EPA REGION VII GENERAL PERSONNEL
Question 51: Satisfaction with library services
Criterion Variable :" Q51A LIBRARY SERVICES
For entire sample ( Missing = 11 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
Mean
S.D.
N
PC
2.269
2.429
2.235
2.426
2.636
2.270
2.247
2.571
2.375
2.255
2.230
2.727
2.471
2.231
2.167
3.000
2.355
2.237
0.861
1.028
0.839
0.924
0.924
0.871
0.846
0.852
1.030
0.834
0.855
0.786
0.900
0.870
0.813
0.756
0.925
0.845
420
21
345
54
11
215
194
14
40
231
135
11
87
160
162
8
62
350
97
5
82
12
2
51
46
3
9
55
32
2
20
38
38
1
14
83
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EPA REGION VII GENERAL PERSONNEL
Question 51: Satisfaction with career counseling
Criterion Variable : Q51B CAREER COUNSELING
Mean
S.D.
N
PC-
For entire sample ( Missing = 17 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
3.143
3.524
3.155
2.902
3.455
3.033
3.245
3.308
3.075
3.140
3.152
3.455
3.093
3.112
3.178
3.625
2.952
3.166
0.842
0.680
0.826
0.944
0.522
0.917
0.750
0.630
0.616
0.887
0.842
0.820
0.761
0.876
0.851
0.518
0.858
0.839
414
21
342
51
11
211
192
13
40
229
132 I
11
86
160
157
8
62
344
96
5
82
12
2
51
46.
3.
9
55.
^^r
2.
20
38
37
1.
15.
83 .
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EPA REGION VII GENERAL PERSONNEL
Question 51: Satisfaction with benefits counseling
Criterion Variable := Q51C BENEFITS COUNSELING
Mean
S.D.
N
For entire sample ( Missing = 14 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
IME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.940
3.286
2.939
2.808
3.182
2.831
3.047
3.071
3.050
2.861
3.030
3.364
2.814
2.831
3.087
3.625
2.903
2.931
0.930
1.056
0.932
0.841
0.751
0.936
0.920
0.730
0.904
0.952
0.912
0.674
0.861
0.947
0.941
0.916
1.003
0.913
417
21
344
52
11
213
193
14
40
230
133
11
86
160
160
8
62
347
96
5
82
12
2
51
46
3
9
55
31
2
20
38
38
1
14
83
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EPA REGION VII GENERAL PERSONNEL
Question 51: Satisfaction with office supply services
Criterion Variable :' Q51D OFFICE SUPPLIES
Mean
S.D.
N
PC-
For entire sample ( Missing = 13 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
3.177
2.810
3.249
2.846
3.455
3.310
3.015
3.429
3.150
3.316
2.917
3.545
3.500
3.156
3.000
3.625
3.177
3.167
1.145
1.030
1.142
1.144
1.128
1.157
1.117
1.016
0.949
1.179
1.115
0.934
1.015
1.168
1.167
0.916
1.181
1. 144
418 97
21 5
345 82
52 12
11 2
213 51
194 46
14 3.
40 9.
231 55
133 ^1
11
86 20
160 38
161 38.
8 1
62 14
348 83
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EPA REGION VII GENERAL PERSONNEL
uestion 51: Satisfaction with centralized processing of travel
Criterion Variable : Q51E CENTRAL PROCESSING
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
For entire sample ( Missing = 14 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
IME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.561
2.476
2.590
2.404
2.636
2.512
2.611
2.429
2.550
2.593
2.523
2.636
2.698
2.650
2.394
2.875
2.371
2.588
0.883
1.030
0.866
0.934
1.027
0.899
0.860
1.016
0.677
0.923
0.860
0.924
0.855
0.940
0.817
0.991
0.814
0.890
417
21
344
52
11
213
193
14
40
231
132
11
86
160
160
8
62
347
96
5
82
12
2
51
46
3
9
55
31
2
20
38
38
1
14
83
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EPA REGION VII PERSONNEL CHANGE
Question 52: Super encourages ways co-workers can support each other
Criterion Variable :-' Q52 CO-WORKER SUPPORT
Mean
S.D.
N
PC*
For entire sample ( Missing = 10 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.874
2.810
2.881
2.855
2.909
2.907
2.836
3.071
2.857
2.913
2.791
2.909
2.876
2.913
2.831
2.500
2.565
2.937
1.031
0.873
1.029
1.113
1.044
1.128
0.916
0.997
0.952
1.035
1.055
1.044
0.902
1.075
1.059
1.069
0.985
1.029
421
21
345
55
11
215
195
14
42
231
134
A
11
89
161
160
8
62
351
97
5
81
13
2
51
46
3
10
54
31
21
38
38
1
14
83,
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EPA REGION VII COMMUNICATIONS
Question 53: Am comfortable discussing new assignments with supervisor
Criterion Variable :" Q53 NEW ASSIGNMENTS
Mean
S.D.
N
PC-
For entire sample ( Missing = 11 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.276
2.524
2.241
2.400
2.636
2.316
2.211
2.643
2.310
2.265
2.246
2.636
2.292
2.250
2.269
2.375
2.274
2.274
0.996
0.928
0.982
1.099
1.027
1.116
0.840
1.008
0.897
1.047
0.937
1.027
1.025
0.971
1.008
0.916
1.011
0.998
420
21
344
55
11
215
194
14
42
230
134
11
89
160
160
8
62
350
97
5
81
13
2
51
46
3
10
54
31
2
21
38
38
1
14
83
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EPA REGION VII COMMUNICATIONS
Question 54: Conflicts and disagreements usually ignored in my section
Criterion Variable :" Q54 CONFLICTS IGNORED
For entire sample ( Missing = 13 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
3.230
3.050
3.256
3.130
3.000
3.121
3.361
2.923
3.214
3.242
3.242
2.909
3.057
3.313
3.264
3.000
3.710
3.149
1.062
0.945
1.057
1.133
0.943
1.136
0.968
0.954
1.048
1.064
1.078
0.944
1.043
1.100
1.034
0.926
0.930
1.066
418
20
344
54
10
214
194
13
42
231
132
|
\
11
88
160
159
8
62
348
97.
4.
82.
12.
2.
51.
46.
3.
10.
55.
W
21.
38.
38.
1.
14.
83.
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EPA REGION VII WORKING CONDITIONS
Question 55: I have enough time to do my job
Criterion Variable : "' Q55 ENOUGH TIME FOR JOB
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
For entire sample ( Missing = 9 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
3.040
3.300
3.087
2.661
3.500
2.931
3.138
3.308
2.619
3.173
2.919
3.091
2.764
3.275
2.957
3.500
3.516
2.946
1.218
1.129
1.234
1.083
0.972
1.243
1.191
1.032
1.103
1.253
1.174
0.944
1.128
1.264
1.202
0.756
1.264
1. 198
422
20
346
56
10
217
195
13
42
231
136
11
89
160
162
8
62
352
97.
4.
82.
13.
2.
51.
46.
3.
10.
54.
32.
2.
21.
37.
38.
1.
14.
83.
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EPA REGION VII WORKING CONDITIONS
Question 56: I have correct supplies and equipment to do my job
Criterion Variable : "" Q56 SUPPLIES FOR JOB
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
For entire sample ( Missing = 10 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.515
2.895
2.555
2.143
2.700
2.509
2.513
2.538
2.524
2.587
2.390
2.636
2.618
2.597
2.370
3.000
2.613
2.487
1.013
1.049
1.015
0.903
0.823
1.025
1.012
0.776
1.065
1.081
0.888
0.809
1.061
1.097
0.898
0.756
1.046
1.011
421
19
346
56
10
216
195
13
42
230
136
j
\
11
89
159
162
8
62
351
97.
4.
82.
13.
2.
51.
46.
3.
10.
54.
w
21.
37.
38.
1.
14.
83.
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EPA REGION VII WORKING CONDITIONS
Question 58: The amount of workload is reasonable
Criterion Variable :" Q58 WORKLOAD REASONABLE
Mean
S.D.
N
PC-
For entire sample ( Missing = 11 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.876
3.100
2.896
2.673
2.900
2.819
2.938
2.846
2.341
3.035
2.772
2.727
2.575
3.069
2.858
2.875
3.371
2.789
1.139
1.165
1.154
1.019
1.101
1.133
1.150
1.068
0.855
1.163
1.129
1.104
0.984
1.209
1. 119
0.991
1.283
1.095
420
20
345
55
10
216
194
13
41
230
136
11
87
160
162
8
62
350
97
4
82
13
2
51
46
3
9
54
32
2
20
38
38
1
14
83
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EPA REGION VII PERSONNEL CHANGE
Question 59: Consider change to be opportunity not a nuisance
Criterion Variable : " Q59 CHANGE IS OPPORTUNITY
Mean
S.D.
N
Pc-
For entire sample ( Missing = 14 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.120
2.500
2.161
1.732
2.778
1.967
2.259
2.583
1.786
2.145
2.141
2.700
1.910
2.076
2.242
2.571
1.806
2.167
0.826
0.946
0.833
0.587
1.202
0.757
0.845
1.084
0.565
0.819
0.857
1.160
0.651
0.764
0.914
1.134
0.721
0.825
417
20
341
56
9
215
193
12
42
228
135
1
10
89
157
161
7
62
348
96
4.
81
13
2.
51.
46.
2.
10.
54.
w
21.
37.
38.
1.
14.
83.
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EPA REGION VII PERSONNEL CHANGE
Question 60: People in section supportive during periods of change
Criterion Variable : "" Q60 SUPPORT DURING CHANGE
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
For entire sample ( Missing = 10 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.537
2.950
2.504
2.589
2.700
2.530
2.536
2.769
2.524
2.587
2.434
2.727
2.506
2.616
2.463
2.625
2.210
2.593
0.898
0.887
0.876
1.005
0.675
0.943
0.859
0.725
0.773
0.920
0.908
0.786
0.814
0.953
0.893
0.518
0.890
0.896
421
20
345
56
10
217
194
13
42
230
136
11
89
159
162
8
62
351
97.
4.
81.
13.
2.
51.
46.
3.
10.
54.
32.
2.
21.
37.
38.
1.
14.
83.
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Question 61: I am satisfied with my job at Region VII
Criterion Variable : " Q61 SATISFIED WITH JOB
For entire sample ( Missing = 9 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
2.289
3.000
2.243
2.321
3.100
2.240
2.303
2.846
2.286
2.260
2.287
2.818
2.247
2.369
2. 198
2.750
2.081
2.315
0.958
1.257
0.910
1.046
1.287
1.004
0.871
1.214
0.805
0.970
0.950
1.250
0.895
0.936
0.983
1.165
0.816
0.973
422
20
346
56
10
217
195
13
42
231
136
1
11
89
160
162
8
62
352
97.
4.
82.
13.
2.
51.
46.
3.
10.
54.
21.
37.
38.
1.
14.
83.
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Question 62: People look for constructive solutions
Criterion Variable :' Q62 CONSTRUCTIVE SOLUTIONS
Mean
S.D.
N
PC-
For entire sample ( Missing = 11 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.724
3.350
2.692
2.696
3.200
2.759
2.660
3.154
2.833
2.790
2.537
3.182
2.775
2.848
2.543
2.875
2.516
2.757
1.006
1.182
0.998
0.933
1.229
0.996
1.001
1.144
1.057
1.004
0.958
1. 168
0.889
1.084
0.953
1.126
1.052
0.993
420
20
344
56
10
216
194
13
42
229
136
11
89
158
162
8
62
350
97
4
81
13
2
51
46
3
10
54
32
2
21
37
38
1
14
83
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Question 63: Satisfaction with in-house mail distribution
Criterion Variable : Q63A IN-HOUSE MAIL
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
For entire sample ( Missing = 6 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.781
2.762
2.836
2.446
2.727
2.766
2.801
2.643
2.738
2.762
2.841
2.636
2.830
2.820
2.727
3.125
2.859
2.759
1.005
1.091
1.018
0.829
0.786
1.014
1.011
0.745
0.964
1.026
1.013
0.809
1.031
0.974
1.038
0.835
1.037
1.004
425
21
348
56
11
218
196
14
42
231
138
j
i
11
88
161
165
8
64
353
98.
4.
81.
13.
2.
51.
46.
3.
9.
54.
w
20.
37.
38.
1.
15.
83.
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Question 63: Satisfaction with purchasing services
Criterion Variable : Q63B PURCHASING SERVICES
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
For entire sample ( Missing = 8 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
.'IME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.939
3.143
2.974
2.630
2.909
2.912
2.969
2.857
3.220
2.905
2.919
2.545
2.988
3.025
2.854
3.125
3.063
2.912
0.934
1.108
0.928
0.853
0.701
0.931
0.952
0.663
0.909
0.944
0.943
0.820
0.833
0.958
0.961
0.641
1.037
0.920
423
21
348
54
11
217
195
14
41
232
136
11
86
162
164
8
64
351
98.
5.
82.
12.
2.
51.
46.
3.
9.
54.
32.
2.
20.
38.
38.
1.
15.
83.
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Question 63: Satisfaction with graphics support
Criterion Variable : Q63C GRAPHICS SUPPORT
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
For entire sample ( Missing = 10 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.285
2.381
2.277
2.302
2.500
2.276
2.284
2.385
2.476
2.252
2.272
2.500
2.448
2.298
2.172
2.571
2.188
2.297
0.822
0.740
0.818
0.890
0.527
0.854
0.800
0.650
0.804
0.870
0.755
0.707
0.774
0.858
0.806
0.535
0.833
0.824
421
21
347
53
10
217
194
13
42
230
136
10
87
161
163
7
64
350
97.
5.
82.
12.
2.
51.
46.
3.
10.
54.
20.
38.
38.
1.
15.
83.
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Question 63: Satisfaction with computer services
Criterion Variable : Q63D COMPUTER SERVICE
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
For entire sample ( Missing = 9 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
'IME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.336
2.619
2.350
2.145
2.636
2.245
2.421
2.643
2.400
2.237
2.456
2.636
2.233
2.364
2.344
2.875
2.500
2.294
0.980
1.024
0.994
0.848
0.924
0.950
1.009
0.842
0.841
1.028
0.934
0.924
0.877
1.044
0.971
0.991
1.024
0.968
422
21
346
55
11
216
195
14
40
232
136
11
86
162
163
8
64
350
97
5
82
13
2
51
46
3
9
55
32
2
20
38
38
1
15
82
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EPA REGION VII WORKING CONDITIONS
Question 63: Satisfaction with geographic information services
Criterion Variable : " Q63E GEO INFO SERVICE
For entire sample ( Missing = 19 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
Mean
S.D.
N
PC-
2.922
2.905
2.956
2.717
3.091
2.791
3.058
3.083
2.976
2.841
3.030
3.100
2.941
2.856
2.968
3.250
3.032
2.894
0.704
0.700
0.698
0.717
0.831
0.672
0.707
0.793
0.570
0.730
0.676
0.876
0.542
0.726
0.746
0.886
0.718
0.695
412
21
338
53
11
211
190
12
41
227
132
10
85
160
157
8
63
341
95
5
82
12
2
51
46
2
10
55
w
20
38
38
1
15
82
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Question 64: I am satisfied with the working environment at Region VII
Criterion Variable : "" Q64 WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Mean
S.D.
N
PC-
For entire sample ( Missing = 6 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.638
3.143
2.585
2.782
3.091
2.697
2 . 546
3.071
2.429
2.638
2.657
3.091
2.466
2.669
2.669
3.250
2.391
2.669
0.986
0.793
0.954
1.182
0.944
1.043
0.913
0.829
0.831
0.997
1.018
0.944
0.896
0.963
1.049
0.886
0.828
1.006
425
21
349
55
11
218
196
14
42
232
137
11
88
163
163
8
64
353
98
4
82
12
2
51
46
3
9
54
32
2
20
38
38
1
15
83
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Question 65: I understand the employee's benefit package offered me
Criterion Variable : Q65 UNDERSTAND BENEFITS
For entire sample ( Missing = 6 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
Mean
S.D.
N
PC
2.372
2.905
2.317
2.519
2.818
2.442
2.269
2.643
2.524
2.442
2.181
2.818
2.489
2.356
2.294
3.500
2.266
2.365
0.868
0.995
0.836
0.947
0.982
0.896
0.817
0.929
0.890
0.939
0.686
0.982
0.844
0.887
0.846
0.535
0.895
0.853
425
21
350
54
11
217
197
14
42
231
138 i
1
11
88
163
163
8
64
353
98
4
82
12
2
51
46
3
9
54
<;
20
38
38
1
15
83
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uestion 66: Policies and procedures periodically reviewed and changed
Criterion Variable : " Q66 REVIEWS POLICIES
Mean
S.D.
N
PC'
For entire sample ( Missing = 5 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
IME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
3.143
3.524
3.129
3.091
3.545
3.151
3.112
3.357
3.048
3.168
3.109
3.455
3.068
3.141
3.165
3.500
2.937
3.172
0.876
0.873
0.865
0.928
0.820
0.916
0.832
0.842
0.697
0.927
0.843
0.820
0.828
0.929
0.853
0.926
0.852
0.875
426
21
350
55
11
218
197
14
42
232
138
11
88
163
164
8
64
354
98
4
82
12
2
51
46
3
9
54
32
2
20
38
38
1
15
83
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Question 67: Hiring and promotion practices appear to be fair
Criterion Variable : Q67 HIRING PRACTICES
For entire sample ( Missing = 8 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
Mean
S.D.
N
PC-
3.466
4.000
3.395
3.709
3.909
3.493
3.410
3.714
3.381
3.489
3.426
3.818
3.216
3.562
3.481
4.000
2.922
3.553
1.122
1. 140
1.082
1.286
1.136
1.171
1.063
1.139
1.035
1.149
1.106
1.079
1.129
1.097
1.132
1.069
1.028
1.112
423
21
347
55
11
217
195
14
42
231
136 j
11
88
162
162
8
64
351
98
5
82
13
2
51
46
3
9
54
z
20
38
38
1
15
83
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Question 68: Frank communication about issues such as age, gender, race
Criterion Variable : Q68 OPEN DIVERSE COMMUNICATIONS
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
For entire sample ( Missing = 4 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
nIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
3.103
3.476
3.046
3.321
3.273
3.119
3.076
3.357
2.930
3.121
3.101
3.545
2.876
3.172
3.128
3.625
2.609
3.180
1.029
1.250
0.962
1.281
1.191
1.086
0.958
1.082
1.009
1.050
0.998
1.036
0.915
1.092
1.010
0.916
0.919
1.026
427
21
350
56
11
219
197
14
43
232
138
11
89
163
164
8
64
355
99
4
82
13
2
51
46
3
10
54
32
2
20
38
38
1
15
83
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Question 69: Advancement opportunities open to all employees
s
Criterion Variable : Q69 ADVANCEMENT
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
For entire sample ( Missing = 6 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
3.094
3.714
2.977
3.589
3.727
3.096
3.056
3.571
2.628
3.113
3.161
3.818
2.787
3.167
3.141
3.875
2.453
3.193
1.178
1.189
1.146
1.187
1.191
1.197
1.151
1.158
1.134
1.170
1.177
1.168
1.050
1.197
1.196
1.126
0.834
1.193
425
21
348
56
11
218
196
14
43
231
137
11
89
162
163
8
64
353
98.
4.
81.
13.
2.
51.
46.
3.
10.
54.
20.
38.
38.
1.
15.
83.
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Question 70: Good performance is rewarded through pay or promotion
Criterion Variable : Q70 PERFORMANCE REWARDED
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
For entire sample ( Missing = 4 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
:iME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
3.218
3.667
3.166
3.375
3.636
3.279
3.127
3.571
2.744
3.280
3.225
3.636
3.045
3.258
3.244
3.875
2.859
3.268
1.103
1.017
1.079
1.244
0.924
1.204
0.984
0.852
0.848
1.149
1.088
1.027
0.952
1.168
1.114
0.991
1.021
1.107
427
21
350
56
11
219
197
14
43
232
138
11
89
163
164
8
64
355
99
4
82
13
2
51
46
3
10
54
32
2
20
38
38
1
15
83
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EPA REGION VII PERSONNEL DIVERSITY
Question 71: Prejudices that hinder advancement of women in Region VII
Criterion Variable : Q71 STEREOTYPES BARRIERS
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
For entire sample ( Missing = 3 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
3.301
2.857
3.456
2.500
2.909
2.750
3.939
3.000
3.302
3.263
3.396
2.909
3.483
3.258
3.273
2.750
3.672
3.247
1.286
1.352
1.241
1.221
1.446
1.222
1.033
1.301
1.166
1.308
1.289
1.446
1.179
1.359
1.256
1.282
1.183
1.294
428
21
351
56
11
220
197
14
43
232
" I
I
11
89
163
165
8
64
356
99.
4.
82.
13.
2.
51.
46.
3.
10.
54.
s. .
20.
38.
38.
1.
15.
83.
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uestion 72: Region VII offers training to enhance my job skills
Criterion Variable : Q72 JOB SKILLS TRAINING
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
For entire sample ( Missing = 5 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
:iME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.507
3.000
2.499
2.375
2.909
2.413
2.589
2.857
2.605
2.437
2.558
3.182
2.539
2.475
2.476
2.875
2.141
2.565
0.976
1.183
0.964
0.926
0.944
0.976
0.968
0.949
1.003
0.980
0.959
0.982
1.001
0.947
0.981
0.991
0.687
1.006
426
21
349
56
11
218
197
14
43
231
138
11
89
162
164
8
64
354
98.
4.
81.
13.
2.
51.
46.
3.
10.
54.
32.
2.
20.
38.
38.
1.
15.
83.
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Question 73: Satisfaction with motor pool services
Criterion Variable : Q73A MOTOR POOL SVCS
Mean
S.D.
N
PC-
For entire sample ( Missing = 11 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.862
3.190
2.844
2.846
3.364
2.902
2.790
3.308
2.854
2.930
2.706
3.182
2.885
2.994
2.696
3.125
2.875
2.853
0.911
1.030
0.927
0.724
1.027
0.836
0.975
0.947
0.853
0.884
0.952
0.874
0.813
0.932
0.922
0.991
0.968
0.901
420
21
347
52
11
214
195
13
41
230
136 j
1
11
87
161
161
8
64
348
97
5
82
12
2
51
46
3
9
54
w
20
38
38
1
15
82
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EPA REGION VII WORKING CONDITIONS
uestion 73: Satisfaction with telephone system
Criterion Variable : Q73B TELEPHONE SYSTEM
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
For entire sample ( Missing = 6 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
IME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.045
2.333
2.032
2.018
2.636
2.005
2.056
2.500
2.023
2.026
2.036
2.455
2.170
2.012
1.982
2.375
1.922
2.059
0.798
1.065
0.793
0.707
1.206
0.789
0.773
1.092
0.801
0.763
0.817
1.128
0.913
0.766
0.728
0.916
0.697
0.811
425
21
349
55
11
218
196
14
43
231
137
11
88
161
165
8
64
353
98.
4.
82.
12.
2.
51.
46.
3.
10.
54.
32.
2.
20.
37.
38.
1.
15.
83.
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EPA REGION VII WORKING CONDITIONS
Question 73: Satisfaction with rest room facility maintenance
Criterion Variable : Q73C REST ROOM MAINT
For entire sample ( Missing = 4 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
2.635
3.000
2.623
2.571
3.273
2.805
2.408
3.143
2.512
2.634
2.623
3.273
2.562
2.568
2.697
3.375
2.531
2.637
1.074
1.265
1.060
1.076
1.272
1.152
0.915
1.167
1.009
1.081
1.068
1.272
0.976 -
1.068
1.107
1.188
0.908
1.095
427
21
350
56
11
220
196
14
43
232
138
11
89
162
165
8
64
355
99.
4.
82.
13.
2.
51.
45.
3.
10.
54.
20.
37.
38.
1.
15.
83.
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EPA REGION VII WORKING CONDITIONS
Question 73: Satisfaction with air temperature maintenance
Criterion Variable :"" Q73D AIR TEMP MAINT
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
For entire sample ( Missing = 4 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
IME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
3.419
3.714
3.414
3.339
3.727
3.450
3.367
3.714
3.558
3.470
3.261
3.909
3.371
3.438
3.394
4.000
3.219
3.442
1.101
1.231
1.085
1.149
1.191
1.119
1.075
1.204
1.098
1.108
1.069
1.136
1.049
1.069
1.157
0.926
1.031
1.112
427
21
350
56
11
220
196
14
43
232
138
11
89
162
165
8
64
355
99.
4.
82.
13.
2.
51.
45.
3.
10.
54.
32.
2.
20.
37.
38.
1.
15.
83.
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EPA REGION VII WORKING CONDITIONS
Question 73: Satisfaction with meeting room schedule
Criterion Variable : Q73E MEETING ROOM
Mean
S.D.
N
PC-
For entire sample ( Missing = 6 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.553
2.714
2.570
2.382
2.545
2.587
2.515
2.500
2.302
2.649
2.474
2.455
2.575
2.617
2.485
3.000
2.641
2.527
0.941
1.102
0.943
0.850
1.036
1.009
0.856
0.941
0.638
0.970
0.955
1.036
0.960
0.985
0.881
1.069
1. 104
0.905
425
21
349
55
11
218
196
14
43
231
137 .
11
87
162
165
8
64
353
98
4
82
12
2
51
46
3
10
54
m
20
38
38
1
15
83
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EPA REGION VII WORKING CONDITIONS
Question 74: I feel valued and respected as an employee of Region VII
Criterion Variable := Q74 VALUED EMPLOYEE
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
For entire sample ( Missing = 6 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
IME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.619
3.333
2.529
2.911
3.182
2.670
2.531
3.286
2.558
2.641
2.533
2.909
2.517
2.712
2.562
3.125
2.250
2.674
0.979
1.065
0.925
1.116
0.874
1.052
0.885
0.825
0.908
0.998
0.963
0.831
0.906
1.017
0.984
0.835
0.816
0.994
425
'21
348
56
11
218
196
14
43
231
137
11
89
163
162
8
64
353
98.
4.
81.
13.
2.
51.
46.
3.
10.
54.
32.
2.
20.
38.
38.
1.
15.
83.
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EPA REGION VII WORKING CONDITIONS
Question 75: My immediate work environment is physically safe
Criterion Variable : " Q75 PHYSICALLY SAFE EVIRON
Mean
S.D,
N
Pet
For entire sample ( Missing = 6 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=-UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.214
2.381
2.215
2.145
2.500
2.242
2.168
2.385
2.140
2.268
2.130
2.500
2.216
2.222
2.188
2.714
2.078
2.229
0.892
0.865
0.895
0.891
0.972
0.919
0.858
0.870
0.710
0.972
0.800
0.850
0.928
0.926
0.845
0.951
0.878
0.891
425
21
349
55
10
219
196
13
43
231
138
10
88
162
165
7
64
354
98.
4.
82.
12.
2.
51.
46.
3.
10.
54.
20.
38.
38.
1.
15.
83.
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EPA REGION VII PERSONNEL DIVERSITY
uestion 76: Barriers in Region VII hinder advancement of minorities
X
Criterion Variable : Q76 BARRIERS FOR MINORITIES
Mean
S.D.
N
Pet
For entire sample ( Missing = 5 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
IME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
3.359
2.762
3.579
2.214
2.818
3.018
3.770
2.786
3.286
3.349
3.457
2.636
3.449
3.309
3.409
2.375
3.438
3.367
1.192
1.513
1.046
1.202
1.537
1.196
1.029
1.477
1.019
1.225
1.147
1.629
1.098
1.252
1.139
1.506
1.153
1.186
426
21
349
56
.'
11
219
196
14
42
232
138
11
89
162
164
8
64
354
98.
4.
81.
13.
2.
51.
46.
3.
9.
54.
32.
2.
20.
38.
38.
1.
15.
83.
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EPA REGION VII PERSONNEL DIVERSITY
Question 77: Progress made for equal opportunity for all employees
Criterion Variable : "' Q77 EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL
Mean
S.D.
N PC
For entire sample ( Missing = 7 )
ETHNIC BACKGROUND
=(missing)
3=WHITE
7=NON-WHITE
RESPONDENT'S SEX
AGE
TIME IN REGION VII
POSITION
=(missing)
1=FEMALE
2=MALE
=(missing)
1=UNDER 30
2=30-44
3=45 PLUS
=(missing)
1=< 3 YEARS
2=3 TO 8 YEARS
3=9 OR MORE
=(missing)
1=SUPERVISORY
2=NON-SUPERVISORY
2.804
3.143
2.712
3.250
3.000
2.829
2.765
2.929
2.628
2.827
2.809
3.091
2.596
2.888
2.816
3.000
2.222
2.904
1.046
0.964
0.981
1.311
0.775
1.099
1.001
0.730
0.976
1.069
1.058
1.044
0.914
1.118
1.032
0.756
0.771
1.062
424
21
347
56
11
217
196
14
43
231
136
11
89
161
163
8
63
353
98
5
81
13
2
51
46
3
10
54
m
m
21
38
38
1
14
83
Appendix B: Page 88
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Appendix C:
Questionnaire
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EPA REGION VII ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH SURVEY
Thanks for agreeing to participate in this
survey. Your opinions concerning the work
climate at Region VII will be used to build on
our strengths, address areas in need of
improvement and help Region VII become a
more effective and efficient agency.
Your individual responses are guaranteed to
be confidential. An external researcher will
analyze the responses and only group scores
will be reported.
Upon completion, please seal your survey in
the enclosed addressed, post-paid envelope,
and drop it into a U. S. Postal Service mailbox.
(Mailboxes are located in the lobby of the
Brotherhood Bank Building and outside the
north employee entrance in the PLMG area.)
Please turn the page and begin the
questionnaire.
Thanks for your contribution!
Copyright 1993, Rockhurst College Continuing Education Center, Inc., Overland Park, Kansas. All rights reserved, including the right
to reproduce this booklet or any part thereof in any manner.
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INSTRUCTIONS: Please circle the answer that best describes you and/or fill in the blank.
Definitions: Region VII: Means Region VII of EPA.
Section: Means your immediate section or work unit.
Supervisor: Means the person to whom you report regardless of your level in
the organization.
1. In Region VII, there is an atmosphere of open, informal and honest communication.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
12345
2. Would you prefer to see more money allocated for:
1. Technical training (skills development for immediate job)
-or-
2. Personal/professional development (skills and attitude development
for personal and career advancement in the future)
3. We are allowed, in my section, to discuss openly difficult issues or problems that affect our
jobs.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
1 2 3 45
4. Which work schedule best fits your work and lifestyle needs?
1. Compressed work schedule
-or-
2. Flexible working hours (allowed to begin and end work at different times
as long as you work designated "core hours")
5. Given a choice, which would you prefer:
1. More money be designated for training
-or-
2. More money be designated for awards
6. The information that is communicated to me is very selective People withhold information.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
12345
7. I feel as though my opinions are encouraged and respected.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
12 3 4 5
8. Except for CBI, I feel as though I have access to the information that I need to do my job
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
12345
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9. I would like to have more influence about how I complete my assigned tasks.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
1 2 3 4 5 '
10. With regard to the current Special Act or Service Award program, if you were to be a
recipient, please indicate the form of award you would prefer:
1. Cash
-or-
2. Appropriate time off
11. I feel that supervisors are interested in my suggestions for improvement.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
12 34 5
12. People in Region VII are encouraged to be creative and innovative.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
12345
13. I know clearly what results are expected of me in my job.
1. Yes
2. No
14. In which TWO of the following areas do you feel EPA Region Vll's Senior Management
should make the most improvement.
(mark TWO choices)
1. Teamwork
2. Encouragement of innovation and risk-taking
3. Accessibility
4. Increased delegation in decision making
5. Development of subordinate managers
6. Communication (including listening)
15. I feel as though I have sufficient authority to solve the routine situations and/or problems of
my job.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
12345
16. Most people in Region VII are concerned with following established rules and regulations.
Strongly
Agree
1
Agree
2
Uncertain
3
Disagree
4
Strongly
Disagree
5
Page 2
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17. Do the impediments to accomplishing EPA's mission occur primarily at the level of:
(ONE response only)
1. First level supervision/management
2. Second level management
3. Senior management
18. USE THE LETTERS BELOW to identify the top four program categories that are most
beneficial to you:
Most
Beneficial
2nd
Beneficial
3rd
Beneficial
4th
Beneficial
19.
20.
21.
A. The Personal Education and Achievement Center (PEAC)
B. Developmental Programs (Mentoring, Goalsetters Reaching for Opportunities-GRO,
Greater Leadership Opportunities-GLO, Women's Executive Leadership, Executive
Potential)
C. Tuition Assistance for Continuing Education
D. Employee Counselling Program
E. Special Emphasis and Diversity Programs
F. Details and Rotations
G; Current Technology (LAN, Voice Mail, Video Conferencing, Computer Systems Training)
H. Furniture, Equipment and Building Maintenance
I. Guard Coverage for Personal Security
K. Wellness Program (Health Fair, Brown Bags)
M. Indoor Air Quality
0. New Employee Orientation
P. In-house Training Program
Q. Total Quality Management Program
I am encouraged to analyze the tasks that I do on the job and make recommendations for
being more efficient.
Strongly
Agree
1
Agree
2
Uncertain
3
Disagree
4
Strongly
Disagree
5
Taking risks to improve performance is encouraged.
Strongly
Agree
1
Agree
2
Uncertain
3
Disagree
4
Strongly
Disagree
5
I understand the mission of EPA.
Strongly
Agree
1
Agree
2
Uncertain
3
Disagree
4
Strongly
Disagree
5
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22.
26.
Outstanding achievements (i.e., high quality and quantity of work) are rewarded in my
department.
Strongly
Agree
1
Agree Uncertain Disagree
234
23. I know who my internal customers are.
24. I know who my external customers are.
25. I understand my customers' needs.
Strongly
Disagree
5
Strongly
Agree
1
Agree
2
Uncertain
3
Disagree
4
Strongly
Disagree
5
Strongly
Agree
1
Agree
2
Uncertain
3
Disagree
4
Strongly
Disagree
5
Strongly
Agree
1
Agree
2
Uncertain
3
Disagree
4
Strongly
Disagree
5
Some current programs could be reduced or eliminated and the money diverted to other
programs we presently do not offer. From the following list of "possible" new programs,
select the four which you feel would be most beneficial. WRITE IN THE LETTERS BELOW.
Most 2nd
Beneficial Beneficial
3rd 4th
Beneficial Beneficial
A. Fitness Center
B. Job Sharing
C. Work at Home
D. Child Care Facility
E. Elder Care
F. Improved Ergonomics
(Furniture and training to reduce work fatigue and worker injury)
G. Life and Estate Planning
H. Suggestion Program
I. Assessment of Supervisors By Employees
K. On-site Medical Personnel
M. Environmentally Friendly-Transportation Program (car pools, bike racks, walking and
jogging tracks at worksite)
0. Improved State-of-the-Art Training Facilities
P. Casual Dress Days
27. There are incentives in Region VII to encourage workers to do excellent, high quality work
beyond the level of just doing enough to get by.
Strongly
Agree
1
Agree Uncertain Disagree
234
Strongly
Disagree
5
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28. I think the quality, improvement efforts have made a positive impact on .Region VII.
Strongly Strpngly,
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
1 2 3 45
29. I have trust and confidence in the people with, whom I wprk,
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree, Disagree-,
1 2 3 4 5
,-30* People in my section work well together as a team.
Strongly Strongly
Agree- Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
31. There are clearly defined goals for team members to achieve.
1. Yes
2. No
32. Team members share the praise when the team succeeds.
;' Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
33. Team members share the responsibility when the team fails.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
34. When my supervisor gives me an assignment, the time frame and priorities of the
assignment are clearly explained.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
1 23 4 5
35. My supervisor asks for an explanation or discussion before criticizing my work.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
1 2 345
36. I feel that I can be direct and honest with my supervisor.
Strongly , Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
37. Senior Management has communicated a clear philosophy and direction for Region VII.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree, Disagree
1 2 3 45
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38. My supervisor helps me to develop fny skills so that11 can advance my career.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
12 3 4 5
39. My supervisor explains to me the reasons for changes that affect- me.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
40. My supervisor involves me, whenever-possible, when making decisions that affeef my work.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
41. My supervisor criticizes me in front of other people.
Strongly Strongly,
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
12345
42. My supervisor gives me timely and useful feedback that helps me to do a better job.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
43. I feel as though my supervisor appreciates me and the job that I do.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
12 34 5
44. My supervisor praises me when I do an extra task or do something extremely well.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
12345
45. My supervisor encourages me to ask questions.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
46. Conflicts are honestly discussed and resolved in my section.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
47. I understand the day to day concerns and activities of my supervisor.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
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48. My supervisor gives me clear directions.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
12 34 5
49. My supervisor gives me timely directions.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
50. My supervisor demands obedience and strict discipline.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
51. Rate your satisfaction with the following internal services of EPA, Region VII:
Very Very
Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Dissatisfied
Library Services 1 2 3 4 5
Career Counseling 12345
Benefits Counseling 12345
Office Supply Services and
Photo Copying Facilities 1 2 3 45
Centralized Processing of
Travel and Time Keeping 1 2 3 4 5
52. During periods of change, my supervisor encourages discussion of ways that co-workers
can support each other.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
53. I feel comfortable discussing new assignments with my supervisor.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
12345
54. Conflicts and disagreements are usually ignored irY my section.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
12 3 4 5
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55. Usually, I feel as though I have enough time to do my job.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
12 3 4, 5
56. Usually, I feel as though I have the correct supplies and equipment to do my job.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
12345
57. Have you ever been sexually harassed (*) by another employee of Region VII?
Yes No
1 2
* Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal/physical conduct of a sexual nature
when: (a) submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's
employment; (b) submission to or..rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for
employment decisions affecting such individual, or (c) such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably
interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working
environment."
58. On;;average, I feel as though the amount of my workload is reasonable.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
12 34 5
59. I consider change (when something is not the same as it used to be) to be an opportunity,
not a nuisance.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
12345
60. The people in my section are very supportive of each other during periods of change.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
1 2345
61. Most of the time, I am satisfied with my job at Region VII.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
1 2 3 4 5
62. When a problem occurs in my section, people spend their time looking for constructive
solutions instead of someone to blame.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
12345
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63. affatecyounsaiisfaction with the follov«ing ^ervioes^fiiRegioin Mil;
In-house Mail Distribution
Purchasing Services
Graphics Support
bution
is
i Frame Services
ation Services .
Very
Satisfied
1
1
1
1
. 1
Satisfied
2
2
2
2
2
Neutral
3
3
3
3
3
Dissatisfied
4
4
4
4
4
Very
Dissatisfied
5
5
5
5
5
64. I am satisfied with the working environment at Region VII.
Very Very
Satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Dissatisfied
1 2 345
65. I understand the employee's benefit package that the Federal Government offers to me.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
12345
66, I feel that Region VII periodically reviews its policies and procedures'and changes them
when needed.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
12 34 5
67. The hiring and promotion practices in Region VII appear to be fair.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
12345
68. In Region VII, there is a climate of open and frank communication about diversity issues,
such as age, gender, and race.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
12345
69. Opportunities for advancement are open to1 all employees regardless of age, gender,
ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability, or religion.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
12 34 5
70. Good performance is rewarded through pay'br promotion.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree Disagree
12345
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71. I think there exist in Regton VII prejudices, stereotypes and barriers 'that hinderifie
advancement of women.
72.
73.
74.
75.
76.
Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree
1234
Region VII offers training to enhance my job skills.
Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree
T 2 34
Strongly
Disagree
5
Strongly
Disagree
5
Rate your satisfaction with the following internal services of Region VII:
Very
Satisfied Satisfied Neutral
Motor Pool Services 1 2 3
Telephone System 1 2 3
Rest Room Facility Maintenance 1 2 3
Air Temperature Maintenance
(Heating & Air Conditioning) 1 2 3
Meeting Room Scheduling 1 2 3
I feel valued and respected as an employee of Region VII.
Strongly
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree
1 2 34
My immediate work environment is physically isafe.
Strongfy
Agree Agree Uncertain Disagree
1 2 3 4
Very
Dissatisfied Dissatisfied
4 5
4 5
4 5
4 5
4 5
Strongly
Disagree
5
Strongly
Disagree
5
I think that there exist in Region VII prejudices stereotypes and barriers that hinder the
advancement of minorities (excluding women).
Strongly
Agree Agr;ee Uncertain Disagree
1 2 a 4
Strongly
Disagree
5.
77. I feel that positive progress is being made in Region VII to provide, equal opportunity to all
employees.
Strongly Strongly
Agree Agree Urjcertain Disagree Disagree
1 2345
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78. I feel that Senior Management of Region VII has made a number of positive changes during
the pact several months.
Yes No
1 2
79. I am:
_^ 1. Hispanic
^^ 2. Asian American
3. White
4. Black
5. American Indian
6. Other (Specify):
80. I am:
__^_ 1. Female
2. Male
81. My age is:
1. Under 30
2. 30 - 44
3. 45 +
82, t have been with Region VII for
1. less than 3 years
2. 3 to 8 years
3. 9 years or more
83. My position is:
1. Supervisory
2. Non-supervisory
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