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Hello:
You are invited to participate in the survey "Leader Power Type and Supervisor Satisfaction." In this survey, approximately 300 people will be asked to complete a survey that asks questions about their perception of the type of power their supervisor exhibits as well as their general satisfaction with that supervisor. It will take approximately 10 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Joshua Smedsrud at (262)-327-0651 or by email at [email protected]

Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
 
 
 
 
How old are you?
 
18-25
 
26-30
 
31-40
 
41-50
 
51-60
 
61-70
 
71-up
 
 
 
How long have you worked with your current supervisor?
 
0-2 years
 
2-4 years
 
4-6 years
 
6-8 years
 
8-10 years
 
10 or more years
 
 
 
Please choose your Gender
 
Male
 
Female
 
 
 
Please select your employment status
 
Full-time
 
Part-time
 
Volunteer
 
Other
 
 
 

We are interested in your opinion about your supervisor (i.e., immediate supervisor) and your relationship with him (her). Please indicate, by clicking a number on the scale provided, the extent to which each of the following statements describes your opinion. Your responses will be held in strict confidence by the researchers. We would appreciate your candid opinion.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
* 1. My supervisor has a pleasing personality.
* 2. My supervisor can take disciplinary action against me for insubordination.
* 3. I approach my supervisor for advice on work-related problems because she (he) is usually right.
* 4. My supervisor can recommend me for a merit recognition if my performance is especially good.
* 5. My supervisor does not know where to get the information I need to improve my performance.
* 6. When a tough job comes up my supervisor has the technical "know how" to get it done.
* 7. It is reasonable for my supervisor to decide what he (she) wants me to do.
* 8. My supervisor has specialized training in his (her) field.
* 9. My supervisor is justified in expecting cooperation from me in work-related matters.
* 10. My supervisor can fire me if my performance is consistently below standards.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
* 11. My supervisor does not have the expert knowledge I need to perform my job.
* 12. My supervisor can provide opportunities for my advancement if my work is outstanding.
* 13. I don't want to identify myself with my supervisor.
* 14. My supervisor has information I need that can make my job easier.
* 15. My supervisor's position entitles her (him) to expect support of her (his) policies from me.
* 16. My supervisor can suspend me if I am habitually late in coming to work.
* 17. My supervisor cannot get me a pay raise even if I do my job well.
* 18. My supervisor can see to it that I get no pay raise if my work is unsatisfactory.
* 19. I prefer doing what my supervisor suggests because he (she) has high professional expertise.
* 20. My supervisor has considerable professional experience to draw from in helping me to do my work.
Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
* 21. My supervisor has access to information I need so that I can do my job better.
* 22. I admire my supervisor because she (he) treats every person fairly.
* 23. My supervisor can fire me if I neglect my duties.
* 24. My supervisor can provide information needed for smooth operation of our group.
* 25. I like the personal qualities of my supervisor.
* 26. If I put forth extra effort, my supervisor can take it into consideration to determine my pay raise.
* 27. My supervisor's position does not give him (her) the authority to change the procedures of my work
* 28. I want to develop good interpersonal relationship with my supervisor.
* 29. My supervisor is not the type of person I enjoy working with
* 30. I should do what my supervisor wants because he (she) is my supervisor.
* 31. If necessary information is not available, my supervisor can acquire it.
* 32. My supervisor can get me a bonus for earning a good performance rating.
* 33. My supervisor can recommend a promotion for me if my performance is consistently above average.
* 34. My supervisor has the right to expect me to carry out her (his) instructions.
 
 
Think of the kind of supervision that you get on your job. How well does each of the following words or phrases describe this? Choose one of the options: "Yes," if it describes the supervision you get on the job; "No," if it does not describe it; or "?," if you cannot decide.
Yes No ?
* Supportive
* Hard to please.
* Impolite.
* Praises good work
* Tactful
* Influential
* Up-to-date
* Unkind.
* Has favorites.
* Tells me where I stand
Yes No ?
* Annoying.
* Stubborn.
* Knows job well
* Bad.
* Intelligent
* Poor planner.
* Around when needed
* Lazy.