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Performance Management Confirmation
Employee Confidence Survey
Purpose
Use these standardized survey questions and rating scales to assess the level of employee
confidence in how the organization manages employee performance.
Survey Requirements
Required Surveys
This is one of two surveys required for confirmation:
Employee Confidence Survey
Employee Performance Incentive Program Survey
Survey Questions and Format
This survey must be conducted using the standard DOP questions and rating scales. While the
questions and rating scales are required for confirmation, you may add additional questions. The
complete list of required questions is provided below.
Survey Rating Scale
This survey must use the following anchored rating system:
For each question below, indicate on a scale of 1 to 5 your level of agreement with the question:
1. Strongly Disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neutral
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
Survey Administration and Timing
The Employee Confidence Survey must be administered to all employees. At least 75% of
employees must respond.
The employee survey must be conducted:
1. Once in preparation for your pre-application.
2. Once immediately prior to submission of your full confirmation application.
3.
Immediately following your first award cycle and annually thereafter.
Survey Results
The results of the employee confidence survey should be reported both in total and separately for
supervisors and employees.
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You must obtain a 55% or more agreement (i.e., agree and strongly agree) on the mandatory
questions in the Employee Confidence Survey in order to meet the preliminary application
evaluation standards. You must obtain 65% or more agreement in order to meet the final
confirmation evaluation standards.
Survey Analysis
As noted in the confirmation guidance, a gap a