Federal Communications Commission 
    
 
 
 
 
2006 Annual FCC Employee Survey 
Responses 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
Office of Managing Director 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2006- Annual FCC Employee Survey Responses 
 
The 2006 Annual FCC Employee Survey was open from September 27, 2006, through 
October 20, 2006.  The survey was anonymous, web based, and offered to all FCC 
employees.  Of the 1,847 employees on-board, 797, or 43%, chose to participate.  The 
responses follow: 
 
*1.  What is your agency subcomponent? 
Bureau/Office: 
Responses Percentage 
CGB 83 11% 
EB 164 21% 
IB 36 5% 
MB 69 9% 
OET 35 4% 
OGC 35 4% 
OMD 105 13% 
Other  29 4% 
PSHSB 32 4% 
WCB 86 11% 
WTB 115 15% 
Total  789 100% 
 
 
2.  Occupation Group: Responses Percentage 
Attorney 222 28% 
Clerical & Administrative Support 63 8% 
Consumer Affairs & Consumer Outreach 27 3% 
Economist 24 
Engineer 112 14% 
Finance/Accounting/Auditing 38 5% 
Information Technology 40 5% 
Management/Program Analyst 79 10% 
Specialist 91 12% 
Other 84 11% 
Total 780 100% 
 
 
3.  Grade Level: Responses Percentage 
Wage Grade 2 <1% 
GS 1-7 28 4% 
GS 8-12 151 19% 
GS 13-15/SL 575 74% 
SES  23 3% 
Total 779 100% 
 
 
 
* = Mandatory Question 
Percentages may not total to 100% due to 
rounding. 
 
*4.  What is your supervisory status? Responses Percentage 
Non Supervisor 506 64% 
Team Leader 110 14% 
Supervisor 88 11% 
Manager 71 9% 
Executive 14 2% 
Total 789 100% 
 
 
*5.  Are you: Responses Percentage 
Male 378 48% 
Female 409 52% 
Total 787 100% 
 
 
6.  Work Site: Responses Percentage 
Headquarters 615 78% 
Field Site 176 22% 
Total 791 100% 
 
 
*7.  Are you Hispanic or Latino? Responses Percentage 
Yes 31 4% 
No 745 96% 
Total 776 100% 
 
 
*8.  Please select the racial category or 
categories with which you most closely identify 
(Please select one or more). 
Responses Percentage 
White  545 70% 
Black or African-American  189 24% 
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander  6 1% 
Asian  31 4% 
American Indian or Alaskan Native 10 1% 
Total 781 100% 
 
*9.  Managers review and evaluate the 
organization's progress toward meeting its 
goals and objectives. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 161 20% 
Agree 337 42% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 130 16% 
Disagree 72 9% 
Strongly Disagree 40 5% 
Do Not Know 54 7% 
Total 794 100% 
*10.  Managers communicate the goals and 
priorities of the organization. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 126 16% 
Agree 330 42% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 125 16% 
Disagree 117 15% 
Strongly Disagree 86 11% 
Do Not Know 9 1% 
Total 793 100% 
 
11.  Agency performance information is 
communicated throughout the organization. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 88 11% 
Agree 229 29% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 163 21% 
Disagree 175 22% 
Strongly Disagree 122 15% 
Do Not Know 17 2% 
Total 794 100% 
 
*12.  I know how my work relates to the 
agency's goals and priorities. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 197 25% 
Agree 356 45% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 81 10% 
Disagree 82 
Strongly Disagree 62 8% 
Do Not Know 13 2% 
Total 791 100% 
 
*13.  The workforce has the job relevant 
knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish 
organizational goals. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 190 24% 
Agree 401 51% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 104 13% 
Disagree 72 9% 
Strongly Disagree 13 2% 
Do Not Know 11 1% 
Total 791 100% 
 
*14.  My work unit is able to recruit people 
with the right skills. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 110 14% 
Agree 235 30% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 165 21% 
Disagree 131 17% 
Strongly Disagree 102 13% 
Do Not Know 49 6% 
Total 792 100% 
*15.  Promotions in my work unit are based on 
merit. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 127 16% 
Agree 233 29% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 165 21% 
Disagree 102 13% 
Strongly Disagree 110 14% 
Do Not Know 54 7% 
Total 791 100% 
 
*16.  My talents are used well in the 
workplace. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 159 20% 
Agree 302 38% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 98 12% 
Disagree 149 19% 
Strongly Disagree 81 10% 
Do Not Know 2 <1% 
Total 791 100% 
 
*17.  I have a high level of respect for my 
organization's senior leaders. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 192 24% 
Agree 215 27% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 137 17% 
Disagree 130 16% 
Strongly Disagree 112 14% 
Do Not Know 4 1% 
Total 790 100% 
 
*18.  In my organization, leaders generate 
high levels of motivation and commitment in 
the workforce. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 123 16% 
Agree 216 27% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 135 17% 
Disagree 168 21% 
Strongly Disagree 147 19% 
Do Not Know 3 <1% 
Total 792 100% 
 
*19.  Employees have a feeling of personal 
empowerment with respect to work processes. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 86 11% 
Agree 191 24% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 128 16% 
Disagree 177 23% 
Strongly Disagree 197 25% 
Do Not Know 6 1% 
Total 785 100% 
*20.  My workload is reasonable Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 115 15% 
Agree 449 57% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 117 15% 
Disagree 69 9% 
Strongly Disagree 37 5% 
Do Not Know 1 <1% 
Total 788 100% 
 
*21.  Overall, how good a job do you feel is 
being done by your immediate 
supervisor/team leader? 
Responses Percentage 
Very Good 373 48% 
Good 210 27% 
Fair 121 15% 
Poor 49 6% 
Very Poor 31 4% 
Total 784 100% 
 
*22.  Creativity and innovation are rewarded. Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 128 16% 
Agree 236 30% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 147 19% 
Disagree 146 18% 
Strongly Disagree 118 15% 
Do Not Know 19 2% 
Total 794 100% 
 
*23.  My performance appraisal is a fair 
reflection of my performance. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 204 26% 
Agree 386 48% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 128 16% 
Disagree 34 4% 
Strongly Disagree 19 2% 
Do Not Know 25 3% 
Total 796 100% 
 
*24.  In my work unit, steps are taken to deal 
with a poor performer who cannot or will not 
improve. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 53 7% 
Agree 170 21% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 222 28% 
Disagree 145 18% 
Strongly Disagree 105 13% 
Do Not Know 99 12% 
Total 794 100% 
 
 
*25.  Physical conditions (for example, noise 
level, temperature, lighting, cleanliness in the 
workplace) allow employees to perform their 
jobs well. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 168 21% 
Agree 420 53% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 101 13% 
Disagree 57 7% 
Strongly Disagree 45 6% 
Do Not Know 5 1% 
Total 796 100% 
 
 
*26.  Managers/supervisors/team leaders 
work well with employees of different 
backgrounds. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 188 24% 
Agree 367 46% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 116 15% 
Disagree 60 8% 
Strongly Disagree 34 4% 
Do Not Know 30 4% 
Total 795 100% 
 
 
*27.  In my most recent performance 
appraisal, I understood what I had to do to be 
rated at different performance levels (e.g. Fully 
Successful, Outstanding). 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 181 23% 
Agree 338 43% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 137 17% 
Disagree 60 8% 
Strongly Disagree 22 3% 
No Basis to Judge 48 6% 
Total 786 100% 
 
 
*28.  In my work unit, differences in 
performance are recognized in a meaningful 
way. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 88 11% 
Agree 272 34% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 179 23% 
Disagree 126 16% 
Strongly Disagree 59 7% 
Do Not Know 68 9% 
Total 792 100% 
 
 
 
 
*29.  Pay raises depend on how well 
employees perform their jobs. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 71 9% 
Agree 170 22% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 204 26% 
Disagree 171 22% 
Strongly Disagree 102 13% 
Do Not Know 72 9% 
Total 790 100% 
 
*30.  Discussions with my supervisor/team 
leader about my performance are worthwhile. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 178 23% 
Agree 341 43% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 130 16% 
Disagree 82 10% 
Strongly Disagree 44 6% 
Do Not Know 16 2% 
Total 791 100% 
 
31.  Employees are rewarded for providing high 
quality products and services to customers. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 127 16% 
Agree 285 36% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 168 21% 
Disagree 107 13% 
Strongly Disagree 70 9% 
Do Not Know 36 5% 
Total 793 100% 
 
*32.  My supervisor supports my need to 
balance work and family issues. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 353 44% 
Agree 327 41% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 67 8% 
Disagree 21 3% 
Strongly Disagree 19 2% 
Do Not Know 7 1% 
Total 794 100% 
 
33.  I recommend my organization as a good 
place to work. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 218 28% 
Agree 261 33% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 172 22% 
Disagree 81 10% 
Strongly Disagree 60 8% 
Total 792 100% 
 
 
*34.  The work I do is important. Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 284 36% 
Agree 338 43% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 101 13% 
Disagree 39 5% 
Strongly Disagree 22 3% 
Do Not Know 8 1% 
Total 792 100% 
 
35.  Supervisors/team leaders in my work unit 
are committed to a workforce representative of 
all segments of society. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 173 22% 
Agree 304 38% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 170 21% 
Disagree 33 4% 
Strongly Disagree 30 4% 
Do Not Know 81 10% 
Total 791 100% 
 
36.  Policies and programs promote diversity in 
the workplace (for example, recruiting 
minorities and women, training awareness of 
diversity issues, mentoring). 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 160 20% 
Agree 275 35% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 194 25% 
Disagree 47 6% 
Strongly Disagree 29 4% 
Do Not Know 85 11% 
Total 790 100% 
 
*37.  The people I work with cooperate to get 
the job done. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 296 37% 
Agree 367 46% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree  80 10% 
Disagree 36 5% 
Strongly Disagree 11 1% 
Total 790 100% 
 
*38.  My work gives me a feeling of personal 
accomplishment. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 230 29% 
Agree 343 43% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 109 14% 
Disagree 76 10% 
Strongly Disagree 33 4% 
Total 791 100% 
 
 
*39.  I like the kind of work I do. Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 276 35% 
Agree 342 43% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 119 15% 
Disagree 35 4% 
Strongly Disagree 18 2% 
Total 790 100% 
 
 
*40.  I have trust and confidence in my 
supervisor. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 308 39% 
Agree 286 36% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 90 11% 
Disagree 66 8% 
Strongly Disagree 40 5% 
Total 790 100% 
 
 
*41.  How satisfied are you with your 
involvement in decisions that affect your work? 
Responses Percentage 
Very Satisfied 113 14% 
Satisfied 280 35% 
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied 154 19% 
Dissatisfied 171 22% 
Very Dissatisfied 75 9% 
Total 793 100% 
 
 
*42.  How satisfied are you with your 
opportunity to get a better job in your 
organization? 
Responses Percentage 
Very Satisfied 93 12% 
Satisfied 223 28% 
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied 231 29% 
Dissatisfied 148 19% 
Very Dissatisfied 97 12% 
Total 792 100% 
 
 
*43.  How satisfied are you with the 
recognition you receive for doing a good job? 
Responses Percentage 
Very Satisfied 188 24% 
Satisfied 312 39% 
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied 132 17% 
Dissatisfied 98 12% 
Very Dissatisfied 63 8% 
Total 793 100% 
 
 
*44.  How satisfied are you with the training 
you receive for your present job? 
Responses Percentage 
Very Satisfied 147 19% 
Satisfied 389 49% 
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied 167 21% 
Dissatisfied 56 7%
Very Dissatisfied 32 4% 
Total 791 100% 
 
 
*45.   How satisfied are you with the policies 
and practices of your senior leaders? 
Responses Percentage 
Very Satisfied 116 15% 
Satisfied 225 28% 
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied 178 22% 
Dissatisfied 147 19% 
Very Dissatisfied 126 16% 
Total 792 100% 
 
*46.  Considering everything, how satisfied are 
you with your pay? 
Responses Percentage 
Very Satisfied 178 23% 
Satisfied 388 49% 
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied 119 15% 
Dissatisfied 78 10% 
Very Dissatisfied 26 3% 
Total 789 100% 
 
 
*47.  Considering everything, how satisfied are 
you with your job? 
Responses Percentage 
Very Satisfied 181 23% 
Satisfied 357 45% 
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied 126 16% 
Dissatisfied 88 11% 
Very Dissatisfied 36 5% 
Total 788 100% 
 
 
48.  Considering everything, how satisfied are 
you with your organization? 
Responses Percentage 
Very Satisfied 133 17% 
Satisfied 279 35% 
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied 166 21% 
Dissatisfied 137 17% 
Very Dissatisfied 75 9% 
Total 790 100% 
 
 
*49.  How satisfied are you with the 
information you receive from management on 
what’s going on in your organization? 
Responses Percentage 
Very Satisfied 99 12% 
Satisfied 198 25% 
Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied 184 23% 
Dissatisfied 184 
Very Dissatisfied 128 16% 
Total 793 100% 
 
*50.  Employees are protected from health and 
safety hazards on the job. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 223 28% 
Agree 385 48% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 102 13% 
Disagree 32 4% 
Strongly Disagree 39 5% 
Do Not Know 15 2% 
Total 796 100% 
 
*51.  My organization has prepared employees 
for potential security threats. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 238 30% 
Agree 419 53% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 90 11% 
Disagree 19 2% 
Strongly Disagree 13 2% 
Do Not Know 16 2% 
Total 795 100% 
 
52.  I am given adequate opportunity to 
participate in training and development 
programs. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 265 33% 
Agree 391 49% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 72 9% 
Disagree 45 6% 
Strongly Disagree 16 2% 
Do Not Know 5 1% 
Total 794 100% 
 
*53.  Supervisors/team leaders in my work 
unit support employee development. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 260 33% 
Agree 390 49% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 83 10% 
Disagree 32 4% 
Strongly Disagree 20 3% 
Do Not Know 10 1% 
Total 795 100% 
*54.  My training needs are assessed. Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 141 18% 
Agree 327 41% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 186 23% 
Disagree 93 12% 
Strongly Disagree 24 3% 
Do Not Know 22 3% 
Total 793 100% 
 
55.  In the last year, I have had the 
opportunity at work to learn and grow. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 188 24% 
Agree 372 47% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 122 15% 
Disagree 63 8% 
Strongly Disagree 38 5% 
Do Not Know 11 1% 
Total 794 100% 
 
56.  Managers in my Bureau/Office consider 
continuous learning by everyone to be a key 
business priority. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 146 18% 
Agree 302 38% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 188 24% 
Disagree 71 9% 
Strongly Disagree 35 4% 
Do Not Know 52 7% 
Total 794 100% 
 
57.  Employees in my work unit share job 
knowledge with each other. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 202 25% 
Agree 370 47% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 102 13% 
Disagree 72 9% 
Strongly Disagree 41 5% 
Do Not Know 8 1% 
Total 795 100% 
 
58.  Managers promote communications among 
different work units (for example, about 
projects, goals, needed resources). 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 135 17% 
Agree 282 36% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 152 19% 
Disagree 122 15% 
Strongly Disagree 75 9% 
Do Not Know 27 3% 
Total 793 100% 
*59.  I am given a real opportunity to improve 
my skills in my organization. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 153 19% 
Agree 335 42% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 181 23% 
Disagree 76 10% 
Strongly Disagree 44 6% 
Total 789 100% 
 
60.  I feel free to report workplace violence to 
someone up the line or the security office. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 357 45% 
Agree 360 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 56 7% 
Disagree 16 2% 
Strongly Disagree 7 1% 
Total 796 100% 
 
61.  I would be disciplined or punished if I 
threatened somebody at work. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 374 47% 
Agree 327 41% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 66 8% 
Disagree 17 2% 
Strongly Disagree 8 1% 
Total 792 100% 
 
62.  I would be disciplined or punished if I 
assaulted somebody at work. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 428 54% 
Agree 314 40% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 44 6% 
Disagree 3 <1% 
Strongly Disagree 3 <1% 
Total 792 100% 
 
63.  The FCC investigates and resolves any 
issue of workplace violence in a fair and 
impartial manner. 
Responses Percentage 
Strongly Agree 189 24% 
Agree 216 27% 
Neither Agree nor Disagree 340 43% 
Disagree 14 2% 
Strongly Disagree 34 4% 
Total 793 100%