Ethical Leadership Survey

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WELCOME

You are invited to participate in a study of organizational climate and leadership behaviors conducted by a doctoral student of Nova Southeastern University in partial fulfillment of degree requirements.

SURVEY SCOPE AND PURPOSE

In this survey, approximately 250 people will be asked to complete a three part survey that asks questions about the ethical climate in their organization as well as behaviors of their leaders and mangers. It will take only a few minutes to complete the questionnaire.

ANONYMOUS

All survey responses recorded are anonymous.
Data from this survey will only be reported in the aggregate. You do not have to give your hame or reveal any information which makes you directly identifiable. Only demographic data such as gender, age groups, job tenure and type of industry are being collected for purposes of analyzing any differences among large groups across the entire survey population. We ask for your assistance in providing this demographic data.

VOLUNTARY

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. You have not been coerced into completing the survey associated with this project. If you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. Remember, your responses are anonymous. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.

NO INDIVIDUAL BENEFIT OR LOSS

Completion of the survey will have no direct individual impact either in gain or loss as all data collected is to be aggregated and reported only in summarized form.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Steve Carlson, principal researcher for this study at 770-623-0021 or by email at [email protected].

LET'S GET STARTED!

Thank you very much for your time and support. The survey is in three parts and will only take a few minutes of your time. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.

Tell us about yourself!

While we are collecting certain survey participant information, this information will be used for statistical grouping purposes and will not be used in any manner to uniquely identify a participant. Your participation in this survey is strictly anonymous.

Gender:

Male

Female

Age Group:

Under 21

21-29

30-35

36-40

41-45

46-50

51-55

56 +

Education:

did not finish high school

high school diploma

some college work, no bachelors degree

bachelors degree

some graduate work

graduate degree

Now tell us about your job tenure, roles and industry.

With your current employer?

With your previous employer?

Within your chosen industry or profession

Your role in your company fits into which segment listed in the drop down list below?

What industry segment below is representative of your company?

Part 1: How would you describe the work climate in your company?

The following questions deal with the general climate in your company. Please answer in terms of "how it really is", not how you would prefer it to be. Be candid as possible. Remember, all your responses remain strictly anonymous. This survey is easiest to complete when displayed in Full Screen mode.

	Completely False	Mostly False	Somewhat False	Somewhat True	Mostly True	Comnpletely True
EC 1. What is best for everyone in the company is a major consideration here.	Completely False	Mostly False	Somewhat False	Somewhat True	Mostly True	Comnpletely True

EC 2. People are expected to comply with the law and professional standards over and above other considerations.	Completely False	Mostly False	Somewhat False	Somewhat True	Mostly True	Comnpletely True

EC 3. It is very important to follow the company's rules and procedures here.	Completely False	Mostly False	Somewhat False	Somewhat True	Mostly True	Comnpletely True

EC 4. In this company, people protect their own interests above all else.	Completely False	Mostly False	Somewhat False	Somewhat True	Mostly True	Comnpletely True

EC 5. The most important concern is the good of all the people in the company as a whole.	Completely False	Mostly False	Somewhat False	Somewhat True	Mostly True	Comnpletely True

EC 6. In this company, people are expected to follow their own personal and moral beliefs.	Completely False	Mostly False	Somewhat False	Somewhat True	Mostly True	Comnpletely True

EC 7. Our major concern is always what is best for the other person.	Completely False	Mostly False	Somewhat False	Somewhat True	Mostly True	Comnpletely True

EC 8. In this company, people look out for each other's good.	Completely False	Mostly False	Somewhat False	Somewhat True	Mostly True	Comnpletely True

EC 9. Everybody is expected to stick by company rules and procedures here.	Completely False	Mostly False	Somewhat False	Somewhat True	Mostly True	Comnpletely True

EC 10. In this company, it is epected that you will always do what is right for the customer and public.	Completely False	Mostly False	Somewhat False	Somewhat True	Mostly True	Comnpletely True

	Completely False	Mostly False	Somewhat False	Somewhat True	Mostly True	Comnpletely True
EC 11. In this company, people are mostly out for themselves.	Completely False	Mostly False	Somewhat False	Somewhat True	Mostly True	Comnpletely True

EC 12. Each person in this company decides for themselves what is right and wrong.	Completely False	Mostly False	Somewhat False	Somewhat True	Mostly True	Comnpletely True

EC 13. The most efficient way is always the right way in this company.	Completely False	Mostly False	Somewhat False	Somewhat True	Mostly True	Comnpletely True

Part 1: How would you describe the work climate in your company? (Continued)

	Completely False	Mostly False	Somewhat False	Somewhat True	Mostly True	Completely True
EC 14. The major responsibility of people in this company is to control costs.	Completely False	Mostly False	Somewhat False	Somewhat True	Mostly True	Completely True

EC 15. There is no room for one's own personal morals or ethics in this company.	Completely False	Mostly False	Somewhat False	Somewhat True	Mostly True	Completely True

EC 16. In this company, each person is expected above all to work efficiently.	Completely False	Mostly False	Somewhat False	Somewhat True	Mostly True	Completely True

EC 17. Work is considered substandard only when it hurts the company's interests.	Completely False	Mostly False	Somewhat False	Somewhat True	Mostly True	Completely True

EC 18. In this company, the law or ethical code of their profession is a major consideration.	Completely False	Mostly False	Somewhat False	Somewhat True	Mostly True	Completely True

EC 19. People here are expected to do anything to further the company's interests, regardless of the consequences.	Completely False	Mostly False	Somewhat False	Somewhat True	Mostly True	Completely True

EC 20. In this company, people are expected to strictly follow legal or professional standards.	Completely False	Mostly False	Somewhat False	Somewhat True	Mostly True	Completely True

EC 21. In this company, the first consideration is whether a decision violates any law.	Completely False	Mostly False	Somewhat False	Somewhat True	Mostly True	Completely True

EC 22. In this company, people are guided by their own personal ethics.	Completely False	Mostly False	Somewhat False	Somewhat True	Mostly True	Completely True

EC 23. Successful people in this company go by the book.	Completely False	Mostly False	Somewhat False	Somewhat True	Mostly True	Completely True

	Completely False	Mostly False	Somewhat False	Somewhat True	Mostly True	Completely True
EC 24. People in this company strictly obey the company policies.	Completely False	Mostly False	Somewhat False	Somewhat True	Mostly True	Completely True

EC 25. The most important concern in this company is each person's own sense of right and wrong.	Completely False	Mostly False	Somewhat False	Somewhat True	Mostly True	Completely True

EC 26. People here are concerned with the company's interests - to the exclusion of all else.	Completely False	Mostly False	Somewhat False	Somewhat True	Mostly True	Completely True

Part 2: How do you rate your supervisor for trustworthiness and integrity?

Please review each statement and enter in the appropriate column whether you disagree or agree with the statement about your current or most recent supervisor.

	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly
PL 27. My supervisor would use my mistakes to attack me personally.	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

PL 28. My supervisor always gets even.	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

PL 29. My supervisor gives special favors to certain "pet" employees, but not to me.	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

PL 30. My supervisor would lie to me.	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

PL 31. My supervisor would risk me to protect himself / herself in work matters.	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

PL 32. My supervisor deliberately fuels conflict among employees.	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

PL 33. My supervisor is evil.	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

PL 34. My supervisor would use my performance appraisal to criticize me as a person.	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

PL 35. My supervisor has it in for me.	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

PL 36. My supervisor would allow me to be blamed for his / her mistakes.	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly
PL 37. My supervisor would falsify records if it would help his / her work situation.	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

PL 38. My supervisor lacks high morals.	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

PL 39. My supervisor makes fun of my mistakes instead of coaching me to do my job better.	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

PL 40. My supervisor would deliberately exaggerate my mistakes to make me look bad when describing my performance to his / her superiors.	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

PL 41. My supervisor is vindictive.	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

Part 2: How do you rate your supervisor for trustworthiness and integrity? (Continued)

Please review each statement and enter in the appropriate column whether you disagree or agree with the statement about your current or most recent supervisor.

	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly
PL 42. My supervisor would blame me for his / her mistakes.	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

PL 43. My supervisor avoids coaching me because he / she wants me to fail.	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

PL 44. My supervisor would treat me better if I belonged to a different ethnic group.	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

PL 45. My supervisor would deliberately distort what I say.	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

PL 46. My supervisor deliberately makes employees angry at each other.	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

PL 47. My supervisor is a hypocrite.	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

PL 48. My supervisor would limit my training opportunities to prevent me from advancing.	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

PL 49. My supervisor would blackmail an employee if (s)he thought (s)he could get away with it.	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

PL 50. My supervisor enjoys turning down my requests.	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

PL 51. My supervisor would make trouble for me if I got on his / her bad side.	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly
PL 52. My supervisor would take credit for my ideas.	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

PL 53. My supervisor would steal from the organization.	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

PL 54. My supervisor would risk me to get back at someone else	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

PL 55. My supervisor would engage in sabotage against the organization.	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

PL 56. My supervisor would fire people just because (s)he doesn't like them if (s)he could get away with it.	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

PL 57. My supervisor would do things that violate organizational policy and then expect his / her subordinates to cover for him / her.	Not at All	Somewhat	Very Much	Exactly

Part 3: How do you rate your organization?

Please review each statement and enter in the appropriate column whether you disagree or agree with the statement about your current or most recent organization.

	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neutral	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree
OS 1. My organization strongly considers my goals and values.	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neutral	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree

OS 2. My organization really cares about my well-being.	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neutral	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree

OS 3. My organization shows very little concern for me.	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neutral	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree

OS 4. My organization would forgive an honest mistake on my part.	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neutral	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree

OS 5. My organization cares about my opinions.	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neutral	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree

OS 6. If given the opportunity, my organization would take advantage of me.	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neutral	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree

OS 7. Help is available from my organization when I have a problem.	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neutral	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree

OS 8. My organization is willing to help me whne I need a special favor.	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neutral	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree

OS 9. I feel a strong sense of belonging to my organization.	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neutral	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree

OS 10. I feel personally attached to my work at my organization.	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neutral	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree

	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neutral	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree
OS 11. I am proud to tell others I work at my organization.	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neutral	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree

OS 12. Working at my organization has a great deal of personal meaning to me.	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neutral	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree

Part 3: How do you rate your organization? (Continued)

Please review each statement and enter in the appropriate column whether you disagree or agree with the statement about your current or most recent organization.

	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neutral	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree
OS 13. I would be happy to work at my organization until I retire.	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neutral	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree

OS 14. I really feel that problems faced by my organization are also my problems.	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neutral	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree

OS 15. My organization gives recognition for good work.	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neutral	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree

OS 16. My organization offers opportunity for advancement.	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neutral	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree

OS 17. My organization offers opportunity for high earnings.	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neutral	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree

OS 18. I am usually told about important things that are happening in this organization.	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neutral	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree

OS 19. Decisions in work are usually made in consulation with the people who have to live with them.	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neutral	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree

OS 20. Meetings are frequently held to discuss work problems with my co-workers and me.	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neutral	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree

OS 21. My supervisor cares about my opinions.	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neutral	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree

OS 22. My work supervisor really cares about my well-being.	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neutral	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree

	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neutral	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree
OS 23. My supervisor strongly considers my goals and values.	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neutral	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree

OS 24. My supervisor shows very little concern for me.	Strongly Disagree	Somewhat Disagree	Neutral	Somewhat Agree	Strongly Agree

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