The document contains frequency tables summarizing survey responses from 60 individuals on their demographics, career attitudes, and perceptions of their organization's succession planning practices. Key findings include: most respondents were male, married, with a bachelor's or postgraduate degree; over 40% felt strongly that they were in charge of their own career; and around half agreed their organization had effective succession planning in place and clearly defined competencies for executive positions.
3. I am in charge of my own career.
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 1 1.7 1.7 1.7
Strongly Agree 3 5.0 5.0 6.7
Undecided 7 11.7 11.7 18.3
Agree 26 43.3 43.3 61.7
Strongly Agree 23 38.3 38.3 100.0
Total 60 100.0 100.0
Ultimately, I depend upon myself to move my career forward.
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 1 1.7 1.7 1.7
Strongly Disagree 6 10.0 10.0 11.7
Undecided 6 10.0 10.0 21.7
Agree 25 41.7 41.7 63.3
Strongly Agree 22 36.7 36.7 100.0
Total 60 100.0 100.0
4. I am responsible for my success or failure in my career.
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 1 1.7 1.7 1.7
Strongly Disagree 3 5.0 5.0 6.7
Undecided 7 11.7 11.7 18.3
Agree 22 36.7 36.7 55.0
Strongly Agree 27 45.0 45.0 100.0
Total 60 100.0 100.0
Where my career is concerned, I am very much “my own person.
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 1 1.7 1.7 1.7
Strongly Disagree 1 1.7 1.7 3.4
Undecided 8 13.3 13.8 17.2
Agree 27 45.0 46.6 63.8
Strongly Agree 21 35.0 36.2 100.0
Total 58 96.7 100.0
Missing -9 2 3.3
Total 60 100.0
Overall, I have a very independent, self-directed career.
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 4 6.7 6.7 6.7
Strongly Disagree 4 6.7 6.7 13.3
Undecided 7 11.7 11.7 25.0
Agree 31 51.7 51.7 76.7
Strongly Agree 14 23.3 23.3 100.0
5. I’ll follow my own guidance if my company asks me to do something that goes against
my values.
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 7 11.7 11.7 11.7
Strongly Disagree 5 8.3 8.3 20.0
Undecided 19 31.7 31.7 51.7
Agree 15 25.0 25.0 76.7
Strongly Agree 14 23.3 23.3 100.0
Total 60 100.0 100.0
In the past I have sided with my own values when the company has asked me to do
something I don’t agree with.
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 11 18.3 18.6 18.6
Strongly Disagree 8 13.3 13.6 32.2
Undecided 15 25.0 25.4 57.6
Agree 15 25.0 25.4 83.1
Strongly Agree 10 16.7 16.9 100.0
Total 59 98.3 100.0
Missing -9 1 1.7
Total 60 100.0
6. My thought about rights in my career is more important to me than my company’s
thought on the issues.
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 6 10.0 10.0 10.0
Strongly Disagree 7 11.7 11.7 21.7
Undecided 14 23.3 23.3 45.0
Agree 20 33.3 33.3 78.3
Strongly Agree 13 21.7 21.7 100.0
Total 60 100.0 100.0
My interest is not on how much other people evaluate the choices on my career but
on how such matters to me.
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 3 5.0 5.0 5.0
Stongly Disagree 4 6.7 6.7 11.7
Undicided 8 13.3 13.3 25.0
Agree 33 55.0 55.0 80.0
Strongly Agree 12 20.0 20.0 100.0
Total 60 100.0 100.0
7. I navigate my own career based on personal priorities as opposed to my employer’s
priorities.
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 10 16.7 16.9 16.9
Strongly Disagree 8 13.3 13.6 30.5
Undecided 15 25.0 25.4 55.9
Agree 18 30.0 30.5 86.4
Strongly Agree 8 13.3 13.6 100.0
Total 59 98.3 100.0
Missing -9 1 1.7
Total 60 100.0
The management is actively involved in succession planning and talent reviews for
key management and executive positions.
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 1 1.7 1.7 1.7
Strongly Disagree 5 8.3 8.3 10.0
Undecided 8 13.3 13.3 23.3
Agree 26 43.3 43.3 66.7
Strongly Agree 20 33.3 33.3 100.0
Total 60 100.0 100.0
8. There are clearly defined competencies for key executive positions.
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Strongly Disagree 3 5.0 5.1 5.1
Undecided 9 15.0 15.3 20.3
Agree 30 50.0 50.8 71.2
Strongly Agree 17 28.3 28.8 100.0
Total 59 98.3 100.0
Missing -9 1 1.7
Total 60 100.0
The organization has a clear and compelling employee and executive development
strategy.
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 1 1.7 1.7 1.7
Strongly Disagree 3 5.0 5.1 6.8
Undecided 9 15.0 15.3 22.0
Agree 35 58.3 59.3 81.4
Strongly Agree 11 18.3 18.6 100.0
Total 59 98.3 100.0
Missing -9 1 1.7
Total 60 100.0
9. The organization has an effective succession plan in place.
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 1 1.7 1.7 1.7
Strongly Disagree 4 6.7 6.8 8.5
Undecided 15 25.0 25.4 33.9
Agree 26 43.3 44.1 78.0
Strongly Agree 13 21.7 22.0 100.0
Total 59 98.3 100.0
Missing -9 1 1.7
Total 60 100.0
There is an adequate pool of ready successor candidates for key positions in the
organization
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 3 5.0 5.0 5.0
Strongly Disagree 4 6.7 6.7 11.7
Undecided 12 20.0 20.0 31.7
Agree 28 46.7 46.7 78.3
Strongly Agree 13 21.7 21.7 100.0
Total 60 100.0 100.0
10. There is a formal process for developing successor candidates for key management
and executive positions.
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 6 10.0 10.0 10.0
Strongly Disagree 5 8.3 8.3 18.3
Undecided 9 15.0 15.0 33.3
Agree 22 36.7 36.7 70.0
Strongly Agree 18 30.0 30.0 100.0
Total 60 100.0 100.0
There is an adequate pool of ready successor candidates for management positions
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 3 5.0 5.0 5.0
Strongly Disagree 9 15.0 15.0 20.0
Undecided 14 23.3 23.3 43.3
Agree 24 40.0 40.0 83.3
Strongly Agree 10 16.7 16.7 100.0
Total 60 100.0 100.0
11. The organization has succession planning for specific top management positions.
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 3 5.0 5.1 5.1
Strongly Disagree 5 8.3 8.5 13.6
Undecided 16 26.7 27.1 40.7
Agree 25 41.7 42.4 83.1
Strongly Agree 10 16.7 16.9 100.0
Total 59 98.3 100.0
Missing -9 1 1.7
Total 60 100.0
The organization has a scheme for identifying top managers at an early stage from
within the organization.
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 2 3.3 3.3 3.3
Strongly Disagree 6 10.0 10.0 13.3
Undecided 19 31.7 31.7 45.0
Agree 24 40.0 40.0 85.0
Strongly Agree 9 15.0 15.0 100.0
Total 60 100.0 100.0
12. The organization values identifying talent management to add value to the
organization
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 1 1.7 1.7 1.7
Strongly Disagree 1 1.7 1.7 3.3
Undecided 15 25.0 25.0 28.3
Agree 32 53.3 53.3 81.7
Strongly Agree 11 18.3 18.3 100.0
Total 60 100.0 100.0
The organization recruits talents from outside the organization to improve the
organization’s skills pool for top management.
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 3 5.0 5.0 5.0
Strongly Disagree 5 8.3 8.3 13.3
Undecided 11 18.3 18.3 31.7
Agree 24 40.0 40.0 71.7
Strongly Agree 17 28.3 28.3 100.0
Total 60 100.0 100.0
13. The organization has an exit strategy for the senior employees to ensure a planned and
trouble-free retirement.
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 7 11.7 11.9 11.9
Strongly Disagree 4 6.7 6.8 18.6
Undecided 22 36.7 37.3 55.9
Agree 17 28.3 28.8 84.7
Strongly Agree 9 15.0 15.3 100.0
Total 59 98.3 100.0
Missing -9 1 1.7
Total 60 100.0
Succession plan for specific top management positions is clearly identified and
communicated to employees in my organization.
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 10 16.7 16.7 16.7
Strongly Disagree 7 11.7 11.7 28.3
Undecided 16 26.7 26.7 55.0
Agree 22 36.7 36.7 91.7
Strongly Agree 5 8.3 8.3 100.0
Total 60 100.0 100.0
14. At my work, I feel bursting with energy
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Strongly Disagree 2 3.3 3.3 3.3
Undecided 9 15.0 15.0 18.3
Agree 36 60.0 60.0 78.3
Strongly Agree 13 21.7 21.7 100.0
Total 60 100.0 100.0
At my job, I feel strong and vigorous
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 1 1.7 1.7 1.7
Strongly Disagree 3 5.0 5.0 6.7
Undecided 10 16.7 16.7 23.3
Agree 29 48.3 48.3 71.7
Strongly Agree 17 28.3 28.3 100.0
Total 60 100.0 100.0
When I get up in the morning, I feel like going to work
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 5 8.3 8.3 8.3
Strongly Disagree 3 5.0 5.0 13.3
Undecided 8 13.3 13.3 26.7
Agree 36 60.0 60.0 86.7
Strongly Agree 8 13.3 13.3 100.0
Total 60 100.0 100.0
15. I can continue working for very long periods at a time
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 6 10.0 10.0 10.0
Strongly Disagree 3 5.0 5.0 15.0
Undecided 12 20.0 20.0 35.0
Agree 30 50.0 50.0 85.0
Strongly Agree 9 15.0 15.0 100.0
Total 60 100.0 100.0
At my job, I am very resilient, mentally
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 1 1.7 1.7 1.7
Undecided 6 10.0 10.0 11.7
Agree 39 65.0 65.0 76.7
Strongly Agree 14 23.3 23.3 100.0
Total 60 100.0 100.0
At my work I always persevere, even when things do not go well
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 2 3.3 3.3 3.3
Undecided 7 11.7 11.7 15.0
Agree 34 56.7 56.7 71.7
Strongly Agree 17 28.3 28.3 100.0
Total 60 100.0 100.0
16. I find the work that I do full of meaning and purpose
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 2 3.3 3.3 3.3
Undecided 13 21.7 21.7 25.0
Agree 23 38.3 38.3 63.3
Strongly Agree 22 36.7 36.7 100.0
Total 60 100.0 100.0
I am enthusiastic about my job
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 2 3.3 3.3 3.3
Strongly Disagree 1 1.7 1.7 5.0
Undecided 12 20.0 20.0 25.0
Agree 22 36.7 36.7 61.7
Strongly Agree 23 38.3 38.3 100.0
Total 60 100.0 100.0
17. My job inspires me
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 2 3.3 3.3 3.3
Strongly Disagree 3 5.0 5.0 8.3
Undecided 11 18.3 18.3 26.7
Agree 24 40.0 40.0 66.7
Strongly Agree 20 33.3 33.3 100.0
Total 60 100.0 100.0
I am proud on the work that I do
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 3 5.0 5.0 5.0
Strongly Disagree 2 3.3 3.3 8.3
Undecided 7 11.7 11.7 20.0
Agree 26 43.3 43.3 63.3
Strongly Agree 22 36.7 36.7 100.0
Total 60 100.0 100.0
To me, my job is challenging
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 3 5.0 5.0 5.0
Strongly Disagree 1 1.7 1.7 6.7
Undecided 7 11.7 11.7 18.3
Agree 27 45.0 45.0 63.3
Strongly Agree 22 36.7 36.7 100.0
Total 60 100.0 100.0
18. Time flies when I'm working
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 2 3.3 3.3 3.3
Undecided 11 18.3 18.3 21.7
Agree 28 46.7 46.7 68.3
Strongly Agree 19 31.7 31.7 100.0
Total 60 100.0 100.0
When I am working, I forget everything else around me
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 6 10.0 10.0 10.0
Strongly Disagree 4 6.7 6.7 16.7
Undecided 11 18.3 18.3 35.0
Agree 30 50.0 50.0 85.0
Strongly Agree 9 15.0 15.0 100.0
Total 60 100.0 100.0
19. I feel happy when I am working intensely
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 1 1.7 1.7 1.7
Undecided 12 20.0 20.0 21.7
Agree 38 63.3 63.3 85.0
Strongly Agree 9 15.0 15.0 100.0
Total 60 100.0 100.0
I am immersed in my work
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 2 3.3 3.3 3.3
Undecided 15 25.0 25.0 28.3
Agree 33 55.0 55.0 83.3
Strongly Agree 10 16.7 16.7 100.0
Total 60 100.0 100.0
I get carried away when I’m working
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 13 21.7 21.7 21.7
Strongly Disagree 3 5.0 5.0 26.7
Undecided 16 26.7 26.7 53.3
Agree 22 36.7 36.7 90.0
Strongly Agree 6 10.0 10.0 100.0
20. It is difficult to detach myself from my job
Frequency Percent Valid Percent
Cumulative
Percent
Valid Disagree 8 13.3 13.3 13.3
Strongly Disagree 2 3.3 3.3 16.7
Undecided 15 25.0 25.0 41.7
Agree 22 36.7 36.7 78.3
Strongly Agree 13 21.7 21.7 100.0
Total 60 100.0 100.0