DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL | August 2008
Performance Management Confirmation
Performance Incentive Program Survey
Purpose
Use these standardized survey questions and rating scales to assess the level of employee
confidence in the performance incentive program.
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
The 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
This survey must be administered to all eligible employees immediately following your first award
cycle and annually thereafter. A response rate of at least 75% is preferred.
Survey Results
The results of the survey should be reported both in total and separately for supervisors and
employees.
Survey Analysis
As noted in the confirmation guidance, a gap analysis and action plan should be developed to
address areas of concern in the survey results.
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Survey Reporting
When submitting your monitoring report, describe your survey process and results. Include your
gap analysis and action plan.
Survey Questions
Mandatory Questions for All Employees
You must ask these questions in addition to the mandatory Employee Confidence Survey
questions after the first award cycle and annually thereafter:
1. The key results in my current Performance and Development Plan (PDP) are clearly linked to
my organization’s goals and performance measures.
2. My PDP meaningfully differentiates between excellent, satisfactory, and low performance.
3. I am more focused on achieving my key results because of the Performance and
Development Plan process.
4. I am more focused on achieving my key results because of the possibility of a Performance
Recognition Award.
5. Productivity within my program has increased since the performance incentive program was
implemented.
6. I would describe my overall satisfaction with the Performance Incentive Program as:
1 - Completely Dissatisfied
2 - Dissatisfied
3 - Neutral
4 - Satisfied
5 - Completely Satisfied
7. During the 200x-200x review period: (circle one of the options below)
a. I received a X (highest) level award
b. I received a X (middle) level award
c. I did not receive an award
d. I was not eligible for an award
Mandatory Additional Questions for Supervisors
You must ask these questions in addition to the mandatory Employee Confidence Survey
questions after the first award cycle and annually thereafter:
1. The key results I write in my employees’ Performance and Development Plans are clearly
linked to our organization’s goals and performance measures.
2. As a supervisor, I am able to meaningfully differentiate between excellent, satisfactory, and
low performance.
3. I have the knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively use the performance incentive
program.
4. I am confident I am applying the award criteria in the same way as other supervisors.
5. My staff are more focused on achieving their key results because of the Performance and
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Development Plan process.
6. My employees are more focused on achieving their key results because of the possibility of a
performance award.
7. Productivity within my program has increased since the performance incentive program was
implemented.
Consultation and Assistance
DOP staff are available to assist you throughout the confirmation process, including providing a
briefing to your executive management team regarding the confirmation process. For more
information, please contact DOP at StrategicHR@[Link] or 360-664-6239 for more
information.
Tools and Resources
Use the following tools and resources to learn more about the confirmation process.
Confirmation Guide – Overview
Application Guide – Preliminary Application Submittal Guide
Application Guide – Interim Report and Final Submittal Guide
Monitoring Report Guide
Application Process Timeline chart
Preliminary Readiness Assessment
Employee Confidence Survey
Employee Performance Incentive Program Survey
Baldridge/WSQA Question Crosswalk table.
Application Process Table
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