*** County School District Culture Survey Adapted from “Discovering An Organization’s Culture” by Dr. Wally Schmidt, Rollins College
Five Areas to Examine Structure -- how the system is organized Decision Making -- who is involved and how effective are their choices Motivation -- the degree of commitment among leaders, employees, and staff Creativity -- the organization’s emphasis on quality and innovation Teamwork -- the ability to work together
Structure -- how the system is organized 1. Lines of responsibility are clear and easy to understand. 6. Jobs and services are clearly defined. 11. The services and divisions/departments of the company are organized effectively. 16. Task scheduling is well organized. 21. Procedures, services, and systems are well organized.
Structure Combined in 06: Negative 1.Lines of responsibility are clear and easy to understand. 75% - True 6.Jobs and services are clearly defined. 50% True / 50% False 11.The services and divisions/departments of the company are organized effectively. 73.7% True 16.Task scheduling is well organized. 60% True 21. Procedures, services, and systems are well organized. 61.5% True
Decision Making -- who is involved and how effective are their choices 2. Employees can influence decisions that affect them. 7. The administration makes effective decisions. 12. Information is readily available to help make decisions. 17. Decisions are made in a timely fashion. 22. Grievances and problems are well handled.
Decision Making Combined in 06: Low Neutral 2.Employees can influence decisions that affect them. 82.1% True 7.The administration makes effective decisions. 82.5% True 12.Information is readily available to help make decisions. 71.8% True 17.Decisions are made in a timely fashion. 62.5% True 22. Grievances and problems are well handled. 76.3% True
Motivation -- the degree of commitment among leaders, employees, and staff 3. Supervisors, employees, and staff are interested in their work. 8. Supervisors are excited about their jobs and encourage employee development. 13. Employees are committed to excellence. 18. Supervisors are committed to excellence. 23. The administrators and supervisors encourage an environment in which employees want to succeed.
Motivation Combined in 06: Neutral 3.Supervisors, employees, and staff are interested in their work. 97.5 % True 8.Supervisors are excited about their jobs and encourage employee development. 82.1% True 13.Employees are committed to excellence. 87.2% True 18.Supervisors are committed to excellence. 85% True 23. The administrators and supervisors encourage an environment in which employees want to succeed. 90% True
Creativity -- the organization’s emphasis on quality and innovation 4. Employees are encouraged to be creative. 9. New ideas are encouraged. 14. Most employees are bright and capable of quality work. 19. Innovation and change are encouraged. 24. Divisions/departments provide exciting challenges and opportunities for growth.
Creativity Combined in 06: Neutral 4.Employees are encouraged to be creative. 77.5 True 9.New ideas are encouraged. 82.5% True 14.Most employees are bright and capable of quality work. 95% True 19.Innovation and change are encouraged. 77.5% True 24. Divisions/departments provide exciting challenges and opportunities for growth. 77.5% True
Teamwork -- the ability to work together 5. Competition among employees and between departments is discouraged. 10. Groups work well together. 15. Employees help each other. 20. Supervisors cooperate with one another. 25. Competition among employees is handled fairly and constructively.
Teamwork -- the ability to work together 5.Competition among employees and between departments is discouraged. 69.2 % True 10.Groups work well together. 80% True 15.Employees help each other. 92.5% True 20.Supervisors cooperate with one another. 80% True 25. Competition among employees is handled fairly and constructively. 81.6% True
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