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Business Acumen Skills
360 Degree Feedback Survey Sample #1
Business Acumen Definition
Business Acumen skills are the set of skills that helps you in understanding the business enterprise;
gathering business information; thinking strategically; working efficiently; forward thinking; leadership
and influence; understanding the mission and vision; sharing information; being impactful; working
toward and supporting the customer; having financial literacy; managing risk; analytical; managing
change; awareness of the market; and having regulatory knowledge.
How do you measure Business Acumen Skills?
The questionnaire below measures important aspects of Business Acumen skills using a set of
behavioral statements as part of a 360-Degree Feedback survey process.
360-Degree Feedback Survey October 2025
Instructions:
Surveys Measuring :
[Company] is conducting a 360-Degree Feedback Assessment Survey 1 (4-point scale; Competency Comments)
developed by HR-Survey for selected managers. Survey 2 (4-point scale; Competency Comments)
Survey 3 (5-point scale; Competency Comments)
You have been selected to provide feedback on the employee listed Survey 4 (5-point scale; radio buttons)
above. Your feedback is an important part of our company's Survey 5 (4-point scale; words)
leadership development process and this survey is intended to Survey 6 (4-point scale; words)
gather broad feedback in the core competencies and role Survey 7 (5-point scale; competency comments; N/A)
responsibilities that are important for the on-going success of our Survey 8 (3-point scale; Agree/Disagree words; N/A)
organization. Survey 9 (3-point scale; Strength/Development; N/A)
Survey 10 (Comment boxes only)
In responding to the questions below, think about your experiences Survey 11 (Single rating per competency)
working with this employee over the last twelve months. The Survey 12 (Slide-bar scale)
effectiveness of this development tool is dependent on your honest, Survey 13 (4-point scale; numbers; floating anchors)
forthright and constructive responses so please bear this in mind as Survey 14 (4-point scale; N/A)
you answer each question. Your responses will be aggregated with
the responses received from others and discussed with the employee
to foster growth and on-going development.
Partially completed forms can be saved by using the Save/Still Working button at the bottom of the page. You may return at a
later time to complete/edit the form. Your saved responses will be shown each time you re-visit the feedback form. When you are
certain that you have completed your responses, and will be not making any changes, click the Complete button.
Sample Result Document: Competencies Included:
Sample Results Business Acumen, Communication Skills, Accountability,
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Your feedback is valuable in helping the individual to understand Attitude, Leadership, Establishing Focus/Direction, Goals,
how they are perceived and experienced by others and the impact Juggling Multiple Responsibilities, Negotiation, Planning
their behavior has on people in the organization with whom they
interact. Feedback received also acknowledges strengths and
identifies areas for development.
Use the form below to provide your feedback. Each field and comment box requires a response before you can SUBMIT your final
feedback.
Please ensure that your submission is made between November 1 and November 14. The survey will only be available during
these dates.
Thank you for your participation in the survey. We look forward to seeing the analysis of your responses and we are hoping for
100% participation.
Management Team
Business Acumen Meets
Needs Minimum Is Role
Improvement Standards Proficient Model
1. Understands how strategic decisions impact constituents within the
Company.
2. Able to decipher complex data making it easier to generate new
insights.
3. Provides a high level of business services to customers.
4. Formulates business strategies for addressing the Company's
important needs.
5. Has a good understanding of business operations to more effectively
align company services to meet the needs of its customers.
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Business Acumen, what are your suggestions for how he/she can improve
this?
Communication Skills Meets
Needs Minimum Is Role
Improvement Standards Proficient Model
6. Provides the reasoning behind choices and actions.
7. Is an effective communicator
8. Deconstructs complex issues into understandable segments.
9. Uses software, graphics, or other aids to clarify complex or technical
reports.
10. Delivers information in a straightforward and comprehensible
manner.
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Communication Skills, what are your suggestions for how he/she can
improve this?
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Accountability Meets
Needs Minimum Is Role
Improvement Standards Proficient Model
11. Documents performance goals through an individual development
plan.
12. Requires employees to submit monthly reports of the work they
performed.
13. Establishes who is responsible for various aspects of the project.
14. Shows up for work on time.
15. Defines roles, rights, and responsibilities of employees.
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Accountability, what are your suggestions for how he/she can improve this?
Attitude Meets
Needs Minimum Is Role
Improvement Standards Proficient Model
16. Demonstrates sincere caring for employees in the department.
17. Contributes to a positive work environment.
18. Is self-confident and willing to take risks to advance important
projects.
19. Volunteers to help troubleshoot issues or streamline processes that
others may avoid.
20. Maintains consistency in effort--even when outcomes are uncertain
or recognition is delayed.
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Attitude, what are your suggestions for how he/she can improve this?
Leadership Meets
Needs Minimum Is Role
Improvement Standards Proficient Model
21. Sets a positive example.
22. Influences others in a way that results in acceptance, agreement, or
behavior change.
23. Able to lead the organization.
24. Communicates frequently with entire core team to ensure inter-
departmental alignment and collaboration to accomplish objectives
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for the department.
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Leadership, what are your suggestions for how he/she can improve this?
Establishing Focus/Direction Meets
Needs Minimum Is Role
Improvement Standards Proficient Model
26. Makes sure that employees understand how their work relates to
organizational goals.
27. Sets production assignments for the department.
28. Maintains focus when handling several problems or tasks
simultaneously.
29. Helps employees stay committed to completing group tasks.
30. Prepares daily job and task assignments for employees.
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Establishing Focus/Direction, what are your suggestions for how he/she
can improve this?
Goals Meets
Needs Minimum Is Role
Improvement Standards Proficient Model
31. Demonstrates a track record of successfully accomplishing a wide
range of goals, spanning various areas and disciplines.
32. Clearly defines challenging but attainable goals.
33. Connects shorter task specific goals to longer term performance
goals.
34. Creates goals are aligned with the broader vision and mission of the
organization.
35. Refines and further defines goals as additional information and
details become available.
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Goals, what are your suggestions for how he/she can improve this?
Juggling Multiple Responsibilities Meets
Needs Minimum Is Role
Improvement Standards Proficient Model
36. Observes, analyzes, and responds to merchandise needs while
serving customers and accomplishing operational tasks.
37. Ensures that assignments are prioritized according to the needs of
the department/company.
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38. Keeps track of multiple assignments and deadlines.
39. Completes multiple tasks simultaneously.
40. Prioritizes tasks for efficiency.
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Juggling Multiple Responsibilities, what are your suggestions for how
he/she can improve this?
Negotiation Meets
Needs Minimum Is Role
Improvement Standards Proficient Model
41. Identifies verbal and nonverbal cues to help interpret actions and
messages.
42. Develops a unified understanding or strategy that acknowledges and
addresses the different viewpoints and resolves conflicts.
43. Finds shared interests and solutions that benefit all parties involved.
44. Able to adapt to changing situations.
45. Changes communication styles to meet the listener's needs.
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Negotiation, what are your suggestions for how he/she can improve this?
Planning Meets
Needs Minimum Is Role
Improvement Standards Proficient Model
46. Develops plans to help manage expectations and project demands.
47. Open to input from others into the plan for development of the
strategic plan.
48. Identifies resource requirements that may impact the development
of the 5-year plan.
49. Notifies staff when the plan is not on schedule.
50. Has plans to handle unexpected events.
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Planning, what are your suggestions for how he/she can improve this?
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51. What are [Participant Name Here]'s greatest strengths demonstrated this year?
52. What are [Participant Name Here]'s areas for development?
53. Please give any final comments or suggestions for [Participant Name Here]'s assessment.
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