Scottish Executive Employee Survey 2006 Full Corporate Results Report

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Appendix 2: Benchmark Questions

Scottish Executive 2006 % positive

Difference from Central Government Benchmark

Difference from UK Benchmark

8 My job makes good use of my skills and abilities

75

7

3

11 Overall, my workload is reasonable

60

3

1

12 I am able to strike the right balance between my work and home life

67

0

0

13 I feel the level of stress in my job has a negative effect on my work

46

5

4

15 My work gives me a feeling of personal achievement

60

0

-9

18 Overall, I am satisfied with my job

62

-1

-6

20 My line manager motivates and inspires me to be more effective in my job

56

2

-1

21 My line manager recognises and acknowledges when I have done my job well

73

2

2

23 My line manager communicates effectively to give me the information I need to do a good job

62

-5

-6

24 I am confident that, on important matters, my feelings and thoughts are communicated upwards by my manager

61

6

5

28 My last performance review helped me to identify ways I can develop further

44

-

-16

33 Overall, the team is well managed

62

-3

-11

35 Our team co-operates to get the work done

84

5

4

37 I receive regular and constructive feedback on my performance

50

-2

-7

40 I understand how my work contributes to the objectives of the Scottish Executive

80

1

-2

41 I am satisfied with the training I received for my present job including coaching and on-the-job training

56

3

-8

44 My performance has improved as a result of skills I have developed over the past year

56

1

0

45 I believe there are opportunities to progress in my career in the Scottish Executive, Agencies and Associated Departments (NOT SECONDEE)

44

6

2

46 I feel that I have job security

69

18

15

47 I believe I have the opportunity for personal development and growth in the Scottish Executive

51

2

-6

48 The physical working environment allows me to be productive in my job

54

-9

-11

70 The Scottish Executive does a good job of keeping me informed about matters affecting me

61

12

11

74 I have the opportunity to contribute my views to decisions that will affect my work

52

9

9

76 Senior Managers are sufficiently visible in this organisation

46

7

4

80 The Scottish Executive as a whole is well managed

36

7

-11

81 Overall, I have confidence in the senior managers in the Scottish Executive

36

4

1

82 I am treated with fairness and respect

75

4

4

83 I think this organisation respects individual differences (e.g. cultures, working styles, backgrounds and ideas)

75

8

5

84 I believe I am valued for what I can offer the organisation

55

12

0

86 I think it is safe to speak up and challenge the way things are done in the Scottish Executive

51

7

6

88 Poor performance is dealt with effectively where I work

24

-7

-2

89 I feel that change is managed well in the Scottish Executive

26

2

-7

90 I am proud to work for the Scottish Executive (NOT SECONDEE)

60

2

-6

91 Overall, I think the Scottish Executive is a good organisation to work for

70

7

2

92 I would recommend the Scottish Executive as a good place to work

60

3

-2

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