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Organisational Review South Essex College AM

Organisational Review at South Essex College

Hello,

You are invited to participate in the South Essex Organisational Review. In this survey, approximately 70 managers will be asked to complete questions about different aspects of the College’s culture and climate.

This questionnaire is made up of 100 questions should take no more than 30 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

About You

Which category best describes your position within the college?

Academy Manager

Middle Manager

Curriculum Manager

How many years have you worked for the College?

0 – 1

2 – 5

6 – 9

10 or more

Highest level of education achieved?

In the following statements when thinking about your College, please choose the best option from the following scale:
0= never 1 = rarely, 2 = occasionally, 3 = fifty/fifty, 4 = usually, 5 = almost always

0 never

1 rarely

2 occasionally

3 fifty/fifty

4 usually

5 almost always

In a crisis, as Academy Managers, we can be relied upon to do the right thing

I motivate staff well

Management decisions clearly benefit the college

I know what the College mission statement is and could recite it if asked

The College is good at fulfilling its mission statement

Our culture follows the mission statement

I am inspired by my manager

I clearly understand what my manager expects of me

My manager encourages people to speak up when they disagree with decisions

Academy managers have the authority to make decisions in their area of responsibility

Scale:
0= never 1 = rarely, 2 = occasionally, 3 = fifty/fifty, 4 = usually, 5 = almost always

0 never

1 rarely

2 occasionally

3 fifty/fifty

4 usually

5 almost always

We seem to have the right number of managers

No one part of this college has too much power

Almost everyone understands how they fit into the college

The way we are structured seems to suit what we do

Every effort is made to deliver quality teaching to learners

Learners’ problems are recognised and dealt with promptly

Academy managers are proactive in anticipating the future needs of the learner

Achievement is highly valued here

My manager discusses my productivity with me

Action is taken about people who are not contributing

Scale:
0= never 1 = rarely, 2 = occasionally, 3 = fifty/fifty, 4 = usually, 5 = almost always

0 never

1 rarely

2 occasionally

3 fifty/fifty

4 usually

5 almost always

We have frequent feedback on our personal performance

We are rewarded according to the quality of our performance

Very little time is wasted here

We are clear about the College’s objectives and priorities

I can talk freely with my manager

Discussion at meetings is free and open

I see my manager whenever I need to

Heads of department and staff have informal discussions

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

Scale:
0= never 1 = rarely, 2 = occasionally, 3 = fifty/fifty, 4 = usually, 5 = almost always

0 never

1 rarely

2 occasionally

3 fifty/fifty

4 usually

5 almost always

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

I feel that I am in touch with what is happening in the college

I know in advance of any changes which are planned

My department often discusses how they and the college can do better

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

This College makes the most of its employees’ abilities

Once people join us, they tend to stay for some time

Scale:
0= never 1 = rarely, 2 = occasionally, 3 = fifty/fifty, 4 = usually, 5 = almost always

0 never

1 rarely

2 occasionally

3 fifty/fifty

4 usually

5 almost always

My job is recognised as valuable by the college

Our line managers express interest in our ideas and explore how to develop them

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

People do not pull rank or superiority to get what they want

I feel driven to make a difference in my workplace

My ideas for change have been welcomed

Everyone has the chance to serve on working groups/ committees

Proposals for change are seen as challenges not threats

Staff are usually prepared to work late unpaid if necessary

Radical ideas are utilised by the management

Scale:
0= never 1 = rarely, 2 = occasionally, 3 = fifty/fifty, 4 = usually, 5 = almost always

0 never

1 rarely

2 occasionally

3 fifty/fifty

4 usually

5 almost always

Funds are available for trying out new ideas

Time is made available to explore and develop new ideas

There is a minimum of red tape when it comes to new ideas being implemented

We value and respect non conformers

Innovative people are given support

We thoroughly explore alternative approaches to problems

Proposals don’t get knocked back

I feel free to tell people higher up what I really think

We seek multiple sources of information before making important decisions

I have the authority to do my job to the best of my abilities

Scale:
0= never 1 = rarely, 2 = occasionally, 3 = fifty/fifty, 4 = usually, 5 = almost always

0 never

1 rarely

2 occasionally

3 fifty/fifty

4 usually

5 almost always

I feel that the college is making good progress in providing equal opportunities for all employees to make decisions

I am given the opportunity to use my new ideas in my role

People who make clear decisions get on well here

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

Our managers use a variety of decision making techniques

When things go wrong, we discuss it to ensure it does not happen again

If decisions are changed, there is a good reason

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

We can usually cope with unexpected demands

Decisions are followed by the appropriate action

Scale:
0= never 1 = rarely, 2 = occasionally, 3 = fifty/fifty, 4 = usually, 5 = almost always

0 never

1 rarely

2 occasionally

3 fifty/fifty

4 usually

5 almost always

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

We are told how the college’s policy and strategy affect management decisions

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

Our induction and training emphasis college objectives

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

Scale:
0= never 1 = rarely, 2 = occasionally, 3 = fifty/fifty, 4 = usually, 5 = almost always

0 never

1 rarely

2 occasionally

3 fifty/fifty

4 usually

5 almost always

Performance targets take account of individual and organisation goals

Work is a pleasure here

Morale is high, even in time of inspection

People stay late to finish something that interests them

It is not assumed that fun interferes with performance

The college arranges enjoyable social events

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

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

Scale:
0= never 1 = rarely, 2 = occasionally, 3 = fifty/fifty, 4 = usually, 5 = almost always

0 never

1 rarely

2 occasionally

3 fifty/fifty

4 usually

5 almost always

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

I feel my input is valued by my peers

I am supported by my colleagues even in the face of challenging situations

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 in other departments willingly share information with my department

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

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