Performance evaluations. The performance of the individuals who filled out the ESJI was evaluated in two ways, via self-ratings and via supervisor ratings. In Part 1 of each evaluation (self and supervisor), ratings were coded in the following way: 1=definitely no, 5=not sure, 9=definitely yes. In Part 2, ratings were coded in the following way: 1=extremely bad, 3=somewhat bad, 5=neither bad nor good, 7=somewhat good, 9=extremely good.

Here are the items for self-ratings:

Part 1.

  1. My relationship with my supervisor is good.
  2. My supervisor thinks highly of me.
  3. I am satisfied with the development of my career.
  4. I am planning a career change.
  5. My relationships with my coworkers are good.
  6. My greatest strength on the job is my ability to work well with others.
  7. My greatest strength on the job is my ability to work independently.
  8. My greatest strength on the job is my ability to manage tasks.
  9. My greatest strength on the job is to motivate myself.

Part 2.

  1. How would you rate your common-sense ability?
  2. How would you rate your academic ability?
  3. How would you rate your creative ability?
  4. How good are you at working by yourself?
  5. How good are you at working with others?

The supervisors' evaluation rating scales were comparable.

Part 1.

  1. My relationship with this employee is good.
  2. I think highly of this employee.
  3. I am satisfied with this employee.
  4. The employee's relationships with other coworkers are good.

Part 2.

  1. How would you rate this employee's common sense ability?
  2. How would you rate this employee's academic ability?
  3. How would rate this employee's creative ability?
  4. How would you rate this employee at working by him/herself?
  5. How would you rate this employee at working with others?
  6. How good is this employee at motivating him/herself?
  7. How good is this employee at managing tasks?
  8. How responsible is this employee?