Workplace Issues

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Workplace Issues Survey

Bosses, Dress codes, Relationships & Some Time Left To Work

Overheard on its way to the New York Times following employee scandals:

Dear Executive:

For 30 years businesses have tried to hire people who met irrelevant criteria and were only somewhat qualified to perform job tasks.

30 years of on-the-job training of under-qualified people hired for irrelevant reasons has failed. Affirmative action mandates have discredited the affirmative action policy and eroded the nation's ability to perform to standards and compete globally.

The lessons are clear and should be learned and to put in perspective. Business in America can be fair to itself, its customers, and to minorities by hiring based upon the specific individual's ability to effectively perform on the job.

This practical equal opportunity hiring policy should apply to top editors, reporters and bathroom attendants.

1. My job is primarily:	In an office Sales Outdoors Other:

2. My work environment is generally:	Comfortable Tense but tolerable Uncomfortable Other

3. The dress code is:	Business attire Business & casual Casual Uniform Other

4. In your experience, do most people in your work area enjoy their work?	Yes No

5. Do you believe that your boss is competent?	Yes No

6. In your experience, about what percent of promotions are made based mainly upon the person's ability to do a good job?	10% 25% 50% 75% 100%

7. Have you been impacted by affirmative action based promotions?	Yes No

8. If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, was that impact positive or negative for your career?	Positive for me Negative for me

9. Do you believe promotions should be based solely upon the ability of a person to perform well on the job?	Yes No

10. Do you believe promotions should be judged as on football, baseball and basketball teams: By performing well.	Yes No

11. Do you feel there is tension between women and men due to fear of repercussions?	Yes No

12. The women's movement has convinced women that they must have successful careers, be good moms and wives, and be physically fit. Many women cannot excel at all these things. This explains why so many women feel angry and frustrated.	Agree Disagree

12. Competition and cooperation can coexist.	Yes No

13. We recently found the following career offering posted on an Internet site. "Our search for talent is not limited to specific skill sets. We also seek dynamic, creative, renaissance people who will expand our capabilities and create value for consumers and corporate alike. The ability to laugh at oneself, participate in witty repartee and juggle chainsaws is also highly valued." Does this sound like a place a mature adult who is looking for a solid career position should consider?	Yes No

14. I am:	Woman Man

15. My age group is:	Under 20 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70 & older

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