CAVA Culture Review 1

Organisational Review at Cardiff & Vale College

Hello,

You are invited to participate in the CAVA Organisational Review. In this survey, 23 managers will be asked to complete questions about different aspects of the College’s culture and climate.

This questionnaire is made up of 50 questions should take no more than 10 minutes to complete.

Your participation in this survey is valuable for feedback on the college. This will identify and explore the College's key characteristics.

Once they have been identified, they can be compared to the culture the organisation wants to operate and any appropriate changes can be planned and monitored.

There are no foreseeable risks associated with this review. It is very important to take advantage of this opportunity to give straight answers so that the college learns your opinions.

The survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and remain confidential.

If you have quuries about the survey, you may contact Marcia Granger on 07984 184630 or by email at [email protected].

Thank you very much for your time and participation.

Please start the survey now by ticking on the "Agree" tab then Continue button below.

I Agree

Post graduate/Masters

Professional qualification

Secondary school qualifications

No formal qualifications

In the following statements when thinking about your College, please mark them on the following scale: where 0= totally disagree and 6 = totally agree

Achievement is highly valued here

Action is taken about people who are not contributing

We are rewarded according to the quality of our performance

The staff is clear about the College’s objectives and priorities

In a crisis, managers can be relied upon to do the right thing

Management is highly respected by staff

The College is good at fulfilling its mission statement

Our culture follows the mission statement

Scale:
0= totally disagree and 6 = totally agree

Every effort is made to deliver quality teaching to learners

Staff listens to what the learner wants and needs

Learners’ problems are recognised and dealt with promptly

Managers are proactive in anticipating the future needs of the learner

Managers have the authority to make decisions in their area of responsibility

Managers know the extent of their responsibilities

Job functions are clearly defined

Almost everyone understands how they fit into the college

Scale:
0= totally disagree and 6= totally agree

I can talk freely with my manager

I receive the information I need to perform well in my role

When I need help, I can ask others in my work group for suggestions or ideas

We talk to each other rather than write memos or emails to get things done

Individuals are treated fairly

We will promote from within before looking for employees externally

Training and development is seen as an investment

The College’s management team is diverse in nature

Scale:
0= totally disagree and 6= totally agree

My job is recognised as valuable by the college

We show respect for a diverse range of opinions, ideas and people

I feel driven to make a difference in my workplace

Proposals for change are seen as challenges not threats

People who make clear decisions get on well here

Decisions are judged by their soundness at the time rather than the eventual outcome

When mistakes are made, we try to learn from them and not punish people

Decisions are followed by the appropriate action

Scale:
0= totally disagree and 6= totally agree

Up to date technical or specialist knowledge is valued in people

We are all expected to make the best contribution we can towards the college’s goals

People who strive for excellence and quality are admired

People do not pursue personal objectives at the college’s expense

Different parts of the college co-operate with each other to achieve the best for the college as a whole

Every effort is made to resolve conflicts between the college’s and the individual’s objectives

Different departments in the college share the same goals

We are rewarded for making progress towards the college’s objectives

Scale:
0= totally disagree and 6= totally agree

Morale is high, even in time of inspection

The college arranges enjoyable social events

I would be very happy to spend the rest of my career at the college

I really feel that the college’s problems are my own

Scale:
0= totally disagree and 6= totally agree

In general, I like working here

The amount of work that I am expected to do is reasonable

At work, I am generally relaxed and feel no stress

I feel satisfied with my salary and position

I am energetic and enthusiastic about my work

The college challenges me to strive for ambitious goals

I receive a great deal of encouragement and recognition

I am appropriately rewarded for my performance

Scale:
0= totally disagree and 6= totally agree

People don’t try to ‘win’ arguments. Instead they work for the best solution

When conflicts occur, they are resolved constructively

Strong feelings are expressed and discussed openly

People who express disagreement openly are regarded as being interested in improving things