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Put Your Organization to the Test

Put Your Organization to the Test is a quick diagnostic survey that clarifies your views of the various human resource practices of your organization. Use the results to help you determine which of your organization's human resources practices require greatest attention. Your survey will be scored and the results sent to you by e-mail.

Name:
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Instructions:

Select the number that indicates your level of agreement or disagreement with each of the statements to the right. If a particular statement does not apply or you don't know, do not answer it. When you have completed all items please click SUBMIT.

1. Our employees know how their contributions to team effectiveness impact on the organization's success.

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2. We carefully assess the likelihood that a candidate for employment has the personal characteristics required for success on the job.
Neutral
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3. We periodically investigate the sources of stress and lowered productivity in our organization.
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4. We have an effective succession planning process in place for our managers and leaders.
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5. Our organization has a system for selecting employees with the competencies required to help our organization succeed.
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6. We help our employees become more adaptable and resilient in their approach to work.
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7. We have an effective observation and feedback program to help employees focus on the right directions in their development.
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8. We identify and measure our managers against competencies that support business strategies.
Neutral
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9. Our organization provides opportunities for employees to develop their team skills.
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10. Prior to evaluating candidates, we identify the ability and motivational requirements of the position.
Neutral
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11. Our organization has an effective performance appraisal system in place.
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12. We assess the potential of our managers.
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13. Our organization does a good job of selecting effective employees at all levels (i.e., entry-level, management, executive).
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14. Leaders and managers know what kind of behavior is expected of them as a group in order to accomplish organization goals.
Neutral
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15. We use simulations (e.g., in-baskets for managers or keyboard tests for administrative personnel) to assist in the selection or training and development of our employees.
Neutral
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16. Even when a candidate has the background we need, we evaluate their motivation and character to see if they are suitable for the job.
Neutral
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17. We have instituted methods to align leadership and management practices with business strategy.
Neutral
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18. We have a program in place to help employees through career transitions.
Neutral
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19. We have a program/system for developing managerial performance.
Neutral
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20. Our organization has evaluation approaches that mirror the kinds of demands that people will face on the job.
Neutral
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21. We use employee surveys to insure that we have an objective means of understanding employee's views.
Neutral
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22. Our organization has a process in place to analyze jobs based on their competency requirements.
Neutral
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23. We have programs in place to monitor employee health and productivity.
Neutral
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24. We evaluate job candidates for things like dishonesty or counter-productivity.
Neutral
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25. Our Board evaluates its performance as a Board.
Neutral
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26. Our Board has its Directors' performance evaluated.
Neutral
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