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Similar Size Benchmark scores are the average scores for all state agencies that participated in the Survey of Organizational Excellence 2001-2002 grouped by the number of employees in the organization (FTE). 

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Similar Size Response Rates

Category

Description

 # of Organizations

Average # of FTEs

Response Rate

1 Organizations with less than 26 employees. 18 17 76.9%
2 Organizations with 26 to 100 employees. 20 57 64.9%
3 Organizations with 101 to 300 employees. 21 182 58.4%
4 Organizations with 301 to 1000 employees. 25 533 49.2%
5 Organizations with 1001 to 10,000 employees. 17 3221 44.3%
6 Organizations with greater than 10,000 employees. 4 20468 44.4%

Synthesis Scores
Synthesis FTE 1 FTE 2 FTE 3 FTE 4 FTE 5 FTE 6
Score 374 365 361 359 343 333

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Dimension Scores
Dim # Dimension FTE 1 FTE 2 FTE 3 FTE 4 FTE 5 FTE 6
1 Work Group 362 355 348 346 330 318
2 Accommodations 354 343 348 347 327 315
3 Organizational Features 381 369 366 365 348 340
4 Information 374 361 354 349 337 328
5 Personal 378 370 367 363 343 333

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Construct Scores
Cons # Construct FTE 1 FTE 2 FTE 3 FTE 4 FTE 5 FTE 6
1 Supervisor Effectiveness 364 348 338 339 321 310
2 Fairness 365 367 358 354 339 327
3 Team Effectiveness 351 342 336 337 320 310
4 Diversity 369 364 357 356 339 327
5 Fair Pay 283 259 276 274 240 222
6 Physical Environment 383 381 377 376 356 342
7 Benefits 383 383 383 385 371 364
8 Employment Development 368 350 354 356 344 332
9 Change Oriented 361 348 342 342 325 315
10 Goal Oriented 373 357 355 358 344 337
11 Holographic 367 360 350 350 332 319
12 Strategic 404 394 389 386 370 365
13 Quality 402 390 392 390 371 364
14 Internal 346 332 320 317 307 301
15 Availability 387 374 367 361 349 340
16 External 391 377 374 369 355 345
17 Job Satisfaction 379 370 369 365 342 333
18 Time and Stress 372 366 367 360 341 334
19 Burnout 384 377 369 369 350 337
20 Empowerment 379 368 359 359 341 332

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Item Scores
Item # Text FTE 1 FTE 2 FTE 3 FTE 4 FTE 5 FTE 6
1 We are known for the quality of service we provide. 4.09 3.99 4.05 4.07 3.87 3.81
2 We are constantly improving our services. 4.07 3.96 4.02 3.98 3.80 3.67
3 Our goals are consistently met or exceeded. 3.87 3.81 3.80 3.82 3.70 3.61
4 We produce high quality work that has a low rate of error. 4.03 3.85 3.96 3.92 3.76 3.72
5 We know who our customers (those we serve) are. 4.40 4.40 4.30 4.31 4.22 4.26
6 We develop services to match our customers' needs. 4.03 4.03 4.01 4.05 3.86 3.81
7 My performance is evaluated fairly. 3.91 3.97 3.85 3.88 3.74 3.74
8 My supervisor is consistent when administering policies concerning employees. 3.69 3.83 3.77 3.77 3.64 3.63
9 Every employee is valued. 3.83 3.64 3.52 3.55 3.32 3.19
10 We work to attract, develop, and retain people with diverse backgrounds. 3.84 3.74 3.62 3.60 3.48 3.33
11 We have adequate computer resources (hardware and software). 3.82 3.65 3.81 3.73 3.47 3.15
12 Information systems are in place and accessible for me to get my job done. 4.09 3.83 3.92 3.90 3.70 3.56
13 Information is shared as appropriate with other organizations. 3.97 3.79 3.73 3.63 3.53 3.48
14 The right information gets to the right people at the right time. 3.56 3.29 3.25 3.16 3.06 2.94
15 We integrate information and act intelligently upon that information. 3.82 3.63 3.59 3.56 3.48 3.42
16 The work atmosphere encourages open and honest communication. 3.57 3.50 3.38 3.42 3.20 3.04
17 We feel the channels we must go through at work are reasonable. 3.76 3.69 3.46 3.42 3.24 3.20
18 Work groups are trained to incorporate the opinions of each member. 3.48 3.40 3.32 3.33 3.16 3.09
19 Work groups receive adequate feedback that helps improve their performance. 3.43 3.41 3.29 3.30 3.17 3.13
20 We have an opportunity to participate in the goal setting process. 3.52 3.26 3.27 3.35 3.12 2.99
21 Decision making and control are given to employees doing the actual work. 3.59 3.41 3.32 3.30 3.10 2.91
22 We seem to be working toward the same goals. 3.73 3.67 3.58 3.55 3.41 3.29
23 There is a basic trust among employees and supervisors. 3.50 3.39 3.32 3.36 3.15 2.96
24 We are given the opportunity to do our best work. 4.02 3.84 3.75 3.79 3.56 3.45
25 We feel a sense of pride when we tell people that we work for this organization. 3.97 3.96 3.91 3.94 3.70 3.47
26 The amount of work I am asked to do is reasonable. 3.66 3.73 3.75 3.66 3.49 3.41
27 We are efficient. 3.74 3.59 3.56 3.61 3.48 3.49
28 Outstanding work is recognized. 3.79 3.55 3.44 3.40 3.20 3.04
29 There is a real feeling of teamwork. 3.39 3.42 3.38 3.33 3.17 3.06
30 We feel our efforts count. 3.75 3.59 3.47 3.46 3.25 3.10
31 We are encouraged to learn from our mistakes. 3.93 3.87 3.75 3.77 3.64 3.64
32 We have adequate resources to do our jobs. 3.77 3.55 3.67 3.59 3.32 3.24
33 We are given accurate feedback about our performance. 3.75 3.65 3.46 3.51 3.38 3.34
34 When possible, alternative work schedules (flex-time, compressed work weeks, job sharing,  telecommuting) are offered to employees. 3.76 3.74 3.76 3.52 3.43 3.25
35 Training is made available to us for personal growth and development. 3.67 3.51 3.60 3.66 3.55 3.40
36 Training is made available to us so that we can do our jobs better. 3.89 3.68 3.73 3.70 3.59 3.55
37 We have access to information about job opportunities, conferences, workshops, and training. 3.74 3.61 3.77 3.76 3.69 3.47
38 Supervisors know whether an individual's career goals are compatible with organizational goals. 3.63 3.35 3.30 3.38 3.21 3.11
39 We have sufficient procedures to ensure the safety of employees in the workplace. 4.08 4.01 3.85 3.92 3.72 3.71
40 Our workplace is well maintained. 3.92 3.97 3.82 3.76 3.58 3.47
41 Within my workplace, there is a feeling of community. 3.50 3.64 3.64 3.65 3.48 3.38
42 The environment supports a balance between work and personal life. 3.78 3.77 3.71 3.62 3.42 3.34
43 The pace of the work in this organization enables me to do a good job. 3.63 3.65 3.64 3.61 3.42 3.31
44 My job meets my expectations. 3.82 3.76 3.75 3.70 3.55 3.45
45 We  balance our focus on both long range and short-term goals. 3.70 3.63 3.55 3.57 3.43 3.38
46 My ideas and opinions count at work. 3.75 3.68 3.62 3.60 3.38 3.20
47 People who challenge the status quo are valued. 3.41 3.19 3.09 3.04 2.86 2.76
48 Work groups are actively involved in making work processes more effective. 3.43 3.32 3.32 3.32 3.14 3.06
49 The people I work with treat each other with respect. 3.62 3.80 3.84 3.79 3.64 3.47
50 Information is shared as appropriate with the public. 4.11 3.91 3.88 3.77 3.64 3.55
51 Favoritism (special treatment) is not an issue in raises or promotions. 3.42 3.43 3.21 3.17 2.99 2.77
52 Our employees are generally ethical in the workplace. 3.89 3.99 4.02 3.93 3.81 3.67
53 I am confident that any ethics violation I report will be properly handled. 3.75 3.84 3.75 3.66 3.51 3.43
54 Harassment is not tolerated at my workplace. 4.19 4.18 4.13 4.06 3.96 3.83
55 I am satisfied with the opportunities I have to evaluate my supervisor's performance. 3.10 3.18 3.04 3.09 2.93 2.89
56 When possible, problems are solved before they become a crisis. 3.57 3.56 3.52 3.50 3.38 3.35
57 We use feedback from those we serve to improve our performance. 3.78 3.77 3.78 3.78 3.57 3.47
58 I believe we will use the information from this survey to improve our performance. 3.58 3.52 3.48 3.39 3.22 3.14
59 I have regular involvement (once a month or more) in community activities or groups. 3.65 3.66 3.72 3.73 3.61 3.48
60 People are paid fairly for the work they do. 3.10 2.86 2.94 2.82 2.49 2.34
61 Salaries are competitive with similar jobs in the community. 2.81 2.57 2.75 2.77 2.44 2.33
62 Benefits can be selected to meet individual needs. 3.83 3.80 3.81 3.83 3.67 3.56
63 I understand my benefit plan. 3.99 3.97 3.92 3.95 3.88 3.83
64 Benefits are comparable to those offered in other jobs. 3.68 3.73 3.77 3.80 3.60 3.54
65 My pay keeps pace with the cost of living. 2.60 2.37 2.59 2.64 2.28 1.99
66 Changes in benefits and compensation have been explained to me during the last 2 years. 3.73 3.88 3.80 3.86 3.68 3.59
67 I am satisfied with my continuing education/training opportunities 3.57 3.36 3.52 3.54 3.40 3.19
68 I am satisfied with my medical  insurance. 3.73 3.69 3.79 3.79 3.63 3.54
69 I am satisfied with my sick leave. 4.11 4.10 4.14 4.09 3.99 3.96
70 I am satisfied with my vacation. 4.02 4.00 4.04 3.98 3.91 3.96
71 I am satisfied with my retirement. 3.80 3.80 3.74 3.77 3.67 3.72
72 I am satisfied with my dental insurance. 2.90 2.96 2.98 3.10 2.93 2.63
73 I am satisfied with my vision insurance. 3.00 3.04 3.10 3.20 3.04 2.83
74 I am satisfied with my holiday benefit. 3.89 3.99 3.94 3.82 3.76 3.82
75 I am satisfied with my Employee Assistance Program (E.A.P.). 3.57 3.52 3.65 3.57 3.54 3.54
76 Information and knowledge are shared openly within this organization. 3.40 3.27 3.09 3.07 2.99 2.95
77 An effort is made to get the opinions of people throughout the organization. 3.42 3.27 3.13 3.09 2.94 2.83
78 We work well with other organizations. 4.01 3.86 3.74 3.72 3.56 3.53
79 We work well with our governing bodies (the legislature, the board, etc.). 4.08 3.94 3.87 3.81 3.58 3.45
80 We work well with the public. 4.17 4.07 4.02 3.98 3.78 3.73
81 We understand the state, local, national, and global issues that impact the organization. 4.00 3.92 3.85 3.78 3.63 3.53
82 We know how our work impacts others in the organization.  3.96 3.84 3.72 3.69 3.60 3.63
83 Our web site is easy to use and contains helpful information. 3.87 3.92 3.82 3.76 3.75 3.61
84 I have a good understanding of our mission, vision, and strategic plan. 4.04 3.95 3.83 3.76 3.74 3.72
85 I believe we communicate our mission effectively to the public. 3.87 3.62 3.60 3.55 3.41 3.40
86 My organization encourages me to be involved in my community. 3.14 3.28 3.30 3.41 3.24 3.13

 

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