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Organisational Review South Essex College SM

Organisational Review at South Essex College

Hello,

You are invited to participate in the South Essex Organisational Review. In this survey, approximately 70 managers will be asked to complete a survey that asks questions about different aspects of the College’s culture and climate.

This questionnaire is made up of 100 questions and should take no more than 30 minutes to complete.

Your participation in this survey is valuable for feedback on the college. This will identify and explore the College's key characteristics. Once they have been identified, they can be compared to the culture the organisation wants to operate and any appropriate changes can be planned and monitored.

There are no foreseeable risks associated with this review. It is very important to take advantage of this opportunity to give straight answers so that the college learns your opinions.

The survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and remain confidential.

If you have queries about the survey, you may contact Marcia Granger on 07984 184630 or by email at [email protected].

Thank you very much for your time and participation.

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About You

Which category best describes your position within the college?

Senior Manager

Head of Department

Academy Manager

Curriculum Manager

How many years have you worked for the College?

0 – 1

2 – 5

6 – 9

10 or more

Highest level of education achieved?

Post graduate/Masters

Professional qualification ie.ACCA

Bachelors degree

QTS

HND

Secondary school qualifications

No formal qualifications

In the following statements when thinking about your College, South Essex, please choose the best option from the following scale:
0= never 1 = rarely, 2 = occasionally, 3 = fifty/fifty, 4 = usually, 5 = almost always

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1 rarely

2 occasionally

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4 usually

5 almost always

Managers have high regard for the work of their staff

Our managers show the drive to achieve

In a crisis, managers can be relied upon to do the right thing

Management decisions clearly benefit the college

The College is good at fulfilling its mission statement

Our culture follows the mission statement

Our culture is developed by top management

Managers show a high degree of trust and confidence in staff

Managers have the authority to make decisions in their area of responsibility

Managers know the extent of their responsibilities

We seem to have the right number of managers

No one part of this college has too much power

Scale:
0= never 1 = rarely, 2 = occasionally, 3 = fifty/fifty, 4 = usually, 5 = almost always

0 never

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2 occasionally

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Managers have the authority to make decisions in their area of responsibility

Changes are made to the management structure when needed

The way we are structured seems to suit what we do

Staff try to be highly productive

We try to do things better than the last time

Achievement is highly valued here

We are rewarded according to the quality of our performance

Very little time is wasted here

Staff is clear about the College’s objectives and priorities

Every effort is made to deliver quality teaching to learners

Managers are proactive in anticipating the future needs of the learner

Internal and external client needs are clearly defined

Scale:
0= never 1 = rarely, 2 = occasionally, 3 = fifty/fifty, 4 = usually, 5 = almost always

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Discussion at meetings is free and open

Managers and staff have informal discussions

I receive the information I need to perform well in my role

We talk to each other rather than write memos or emails to get things done

I feel that I am in touch with what is happening in the college

I know in advance of any changes which are planned

Meetings are productive

Staff often discuss how they and the college can do better

We select the right people to join us

Individuals are treated fairly

Scale:
0= never 1 = rarely, 2 = occasionally, 3 = fifty/fifty, 4 = usually, 5 = almost always

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We will promote from within before looking for employees externally

Training and development is seen as an investment

The College’s management team is diverse in nature

This College makes the most of its employees’ abilities

We ensure that the right person is in the right job

Management values its’ people

Once people join us, they tend to stay for some time

The College has good training and development schemes

Employees are asked for their suggestions

My job is recognised as valuable by the college

Scale:
0= never 1 = rarely, 2 = occasionally, 3 = fifty/fifty, 4 = usually, 5 = almost always

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We show respect for a diverse range of opinions, ideas and people

People do not pull rank or superiority to get what they want

I feel driven to make a difference in my workplace

Everyone has the chance to serve on working groups/ committees

Proposals for change are seen as challenges not threats

Radical ideas are utilised by the management

Funds are available for trying out new ideas

Time is made available to explore and develop new ideas

There is a minimum of red tape when it comes to new ideas being implemented

We value and respect non conformers

Scale:
0= never 1 = rarely, 2 = occasionally, 3 = fifty/fifty, 4 = usually, 5 = almost always

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We thoroughly explore alternative approaches to problems

Proposals don’t get knocked back

I feel free to tell people higher up what I really think

We seek multiple sources of information before making important decisions

I have the authority to do my job to the best of my abilities

I feel that the college is making good progress in providing equal opportunities for all employees to make decisions

I am given the opportunity to use my new ideas in my role

Decisions are judged by their soundness at the time rather than the eventual outcome

When things go wrong, we discuss it to ensure it does not happen again

If decisions are changed, there is a good reason

Scale:
0= never 1 = rarely, 2 = occasionally, 3 = fifty/fifty, 4 = usually, 5 = almost always

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When mistakes are made, we try to learn from them and not punish people

We can usually cope with unexpected demands

Professional expertise is strongly emphasised by management

Up to date technical or specialist knowledge is valued in people

The people chosen to work here have good qualifications in their field

We are all expected to make the best contribution we can towards the college’s goals

People do not pursue personal objectives at the college’s expense

We are told how the college’s policy and strategy affect management decisions

Different parts of the college co-operate with each other to achieve the best for the college as a whole

Every effort is made to resolve conflicts between the college’s and the individual’s objectives

Scale:
0= never 1 = rarely, 2 = occasionally, 3 = fifty/fifty, 4 = usually, 5 = almost always

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Different departments in the college share the same goals

Our induction and training emphasis college objectives

The college’s goals are clearly communicated to us

Performance targets take account of individual and organisation goals

Work is a pleasure here

Morale is high, even in time of inspection

I enjoy the company of my colleagues

People stay late to finish something that interests them

It is not assumed that fun interferes with performance

The college arranges enjoyable social events

Scale:
0= never 1 = rarely, 2 = occasionally, 3 = fifty/fifty, 4 = usually, 5 = almost always

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People don’t try to ‘win’ arguments. Instead they work for the best solution

When conflicts occur, they are resolved constructively

Strong feelings are expressed and discussed openly

Managers engage in constructive competition

People do not accept things without putting forward their own views

People who express disagreement openly are regarded as being interested in improving things

I would be very happy to spend the rest of my career at the college

People in other departments willingly share information with my department

Members of my department vary widely in their skills and abilities

The amount of work that I am expected to do is reasonable

Scale:
0= never 1 = rarely, 2 = occasionally, 3 = fifty/fifty, 4 = usually, 5 = almost always

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At work, I am generally relaxed and feel no stress

I feel satisfied with my salary and position

I am energetic and enthusiastic about my work

The college challenges me to strive for ambitious goals

I receive a great deal of encouragement and recognition

I am appropriately rewarded for my performance

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