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Business Acumen Competency
360 Degree Feedback Survey Sample #3
Business Acumen Competency Definition
Business Acumen comprises a set of behaviors that facilitate an in-depth understanding of the
business. These behaviors include gathering pertinent business information, strategic thinking, efficient
work habits, forward planning, leadership and influence, alignment with the mission and vision, sharing
knowledge, making a positive impact, customer focus, financial literacy, risk management, analytical
thinking, change management, market awareness, and regulatory knowledge.
October 31, 2025
Surveys Measuring : Competencies Included:
Survey 1 (4-point scale; Competency Comments) Business Acumen, Management, Managing Performance,
Survey 2 (4-point scale; Competency Comments) Achievement, Commitment To Result, Technical,
Survey 3 (5-point scale; Competency Comments) Interpersonal Skills, Coaching
Survey 4 (5-point scale; radio buttons)
Survey 5 (4-point scale; words)
Survey 6 (4-point scale; words)
Survey 7 (5-point scale; competency comments; N/A)
Survey 8 (3-point scale; Agree/Disagree words; N/A)
Survey 9 (3-point scale; Strength/Development; N/A)
Survey 10 (Comment boxes only)
Survey 11 (Single rating per competency)
Survey 12 (Slide-bar scale)
Survey 13 (4-point scale; numbers; floating anchors)
Survey 14 (4-point scale; N/A)
Instructions
You have been asked to evaluate yourself as part of a 360-degree feedback process. Other employees, including your manager(s),
peers, and direct reports will also evaluate you. In this manner, you will be provided with a comprehensive, multi-perspective (i.e.,
360-degree) view of your performance as a manager. The objective is to provide you with feedback so as to allow you to improve
your performance, resulting in improved team performance, and organizational effectiveness.
If you are not able to respond to an item, leave it blank and go on to the next item.
We encourage everyone to complete the survey. Please be honest,
constructive and thoughtful in your input. The survey is designed to Sample Result Document:
help us understand more about your thoughts and needs to make Sample Results
this a great company.
Please ensure that your submission is made between November 1 and November 14. The survey will only be available during
these dates.
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Business Acumen Does Not Seldom Sometimes Usually Always
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1. Recognizes patterns and trends in the business.
2. Able to decipher complex data making it easier to
generate new insights.
3. Thoroughly understands the business needs of the
customer.
4. Effectively develops and uses resources (people, time,
money, supplies, equipment, and space) to improve
organizational performance
5. Anticipates business cycles and trends and makes
strategic adjustments in a timely manner.
Please feel free to provide any comments to help explain your answers?
Management Does Not Seldom Sometimes Usually Always
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6. Is ready to offer help
7. Determines the staff needs for the project.
8. Delegates authority and responsibility to subordinates
and holds them accountable for their actions.
9. Determines key metrics such as customer needs, goals,
organizational capacity, budget constraints, and cost
estimates.
10. Correctly estimates the cost of supplies for projects.
Please feel free to provide any comments to help explain your answers?
Managing Performance Does Not Seldom Sometimes Usually Always
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11. Makes sure employees understand what is expected of
them.
12. Addresses performance issues as soon as possible.
13. Recognizes employees who have courage in
persevering against great odds and difficulties.
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14. Determines the Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
needed for the position.
15. Uses existing performance frameworks to define
measures of performance.
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Achievement Does Not Seldom Sometimes Usually Always
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16. Successfully completed the orientation training
program.
17. Develops and follows systematic plans that ensure
timely delivery of results and organizational impact.
18. Demonstrates a well-organized and timely approach to
achieve desired results
19. Completed required training and certification.
20. Strives to exceed standards of performance.
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Commitment To Result Does Not Seldom Sometimes Usually Always
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21. Encourages commitment in others to obtain results.
22. Takes immediate action toward goals.
23. Able to focus on a task even when working alone.
24. Committed to the team.
25. Coordinates all department activities into a cohesive
team effort.
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Technical Does Not Seldom Sometimes Usually Always
Exhibit this Exhibits this Exhibits this Exhibits this Exhibits this
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26. Uses expertise to identify issues and think through
creative solutions to get a problem solved or objective
accomplished.
27. Keeps current with technical advances within his/her
professional discipline; embraces and applies new
techniques and practices
28. Knows how to produce high quality products/work.
29. Willingly shares information and expertise; sought out
as resource by others
30. Seeks information from others as needed.
Please feel free to provide any comments to help explain your answers?
Interpersonal Skills Does Not Seldom Sometimes Usually Always
Exhibit this Exhibits this Exhibits this Exhibits this Exhibits this
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31. Able to work with individuals at all levels of the
Company.
32. Takes time to recognize the efforts of others.
33. Anticipates the concerns of other employees.
34. Is trusted by peers and co-workers; others are willing
to confide in him/her
35. Appreciates the extra efforts made by coworkers.
Please feel free to provide any comments to help explain your answers?
Coaching Does Not Seldom Sometimes Usually Always
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36. Listens to ideas and suggestions from others.
37. Investigates the issues or hurdles that the employee
may be encountering.
38. Creates a supportive environment where employees
feel confident exploring new ideas and tackling
challenges.
39. Asks questions to encourage deeper engagement and
active participation, helping the employee uncover
insights and solutions on their own.
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40. Structures learning activities to ensure employees are
able to develop the knowledge and skills needed to
succeed.
Please feel free to provide any comments to help explain your answers?
41. Overall, please rate the effectiveness of [Participant Name].
5- Very Effective
4- Effective
3- Neither
2- Ineffective
1- Very Ineffective
42. Strengths
43. Areas for Development
44. Please give any final comments or suggestions for [Participant Name Here]'s assessment.
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