Organizational Needs Analysis

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     The following survey is a preliminary needs analysis that can be completed by anyone working at any organization. You will be asked 45 short questions and then given recommendations regarding potential developmental needs of your business. Please answer all questions in order to create the most useful profile.

     Typically, the first step in any kind of organizational development or change management program requires an evaluation of the business's true needs. Often the problems businesses attack are merely symptoms of other problems that end up being ignored, resulting in compounded problems and symptoms. A good needs analysis helps pinpoint where actual problems lie so that the corrective actions can help move the business forward. Your responses will be kept confidential and used only for self-diagnosis purposes.

     Primary and secondary needs of your organization will be listed based on your responses. Although this survey is in no way a substitute for a comprehensive needs analysis, it will provide you with some general insights and directions you might wish to consider. Have several people from your business complete this survey and compare results. Doing so will increase the reliability and focus on the areas most worthy of your attention.

     We will continue to develop and expand on this needs analysis survey using the data we have collected from those visiting our site. If you have any questions about this survey or are interested in a more comprehensive organizational needs analysis, please e-mail us at Valutis@Valutisconsulting.com.

     Also, after looking at your results, use our Resource Center for a list of recommended books, web sites, and list serve groups that might be helpful in addressing some of your organization's needs.

Needs Analysis Form

Instructions: For best results, please answer all of the following questions. Your responses and results will be kept anonymous and confidential.

  1. Your age:  


  2. Gender:

      Male         Female


  3. What country do you live in:  


  4. Job level:  

    If other, please specify:   


  5. The number of employees in your entire organization:



  6. The number of employees at your location or branch:



  7. What industry is your organization in? (please describe, for example: Retail Clothing Sales):



  8. Is your organization a family-owned and -operated business?

      Yes        No        Uncertain


    9.      Respond TRUE or FALSE to each of the following statements. TRUE means that the statement is mostly true or more likely of the place where you work. FALSE means that the statement is not true or less likely of the place where you work. Even if you are unsure of an answer, try to respond with a TRUE or FALSE response. Your candid responses are greatly appreciated.

  9. Anyone in this organization can tell you the overall goals and missions of the organization.

      True        False


  10. We are still arguing about things that should have been resolved long ago.

      True        False


  11. It seems like our teams could do more than they do.

      True        False


  12. When conflicts arise, someone has to "win" while someone else has to "lose"

      True        False


  13. People in my department or organization don't really know if they are doing a good job or not.

      True        False


  14. When someone is promoted to a more advanced position, they are usually not prepared for immediately taking on the new responsibilities

      True        False


  15. We are too busy trying to survive today to worry about tomorrow.

      True        False


  16. If the president of our business died tomorrow, this place would be in chaos.

      True        False


  17. The managers are well prepared for the challenges they face.

      True        False


  18. This organization is well prepared for what tomorrow brings.

      True        False


  19. When major positions are vacated, we have to scramble to try to fill them.

      True        False


  20. Employees know what is expected of them.

      True        False


  21. People here are sometimes afraid of speaking their mind about things.

      True        False


  22. While focused on the activities of the present, we have our eye on the needs of the future.

      True        False


  23. Our strategic plan is to find what works, and do more of the same.

      True        False


  24. Whenever succession planning is mentioned, the president/owner of this organization feels like s/he has been personally attacked.

      True        False


  25. Our most productive work is done by teams.

      True        False


  26. Our performance evaluations are a waste of time.

      True        False


  27. We never seem to hire the right people for the job.

      True        False


  28. It seems like there are a lot of incompetent people working here.

      True        False


  29. Unproductive workers or poor performers are quickly weeded out.

      True        False


  30. People here have been taught how to be effective team leaders or members.

      True        False


  31. Our hiring process is essentially grabbing the first warm body that comes in the door.

      True        False


  32. Team members often argue without reaching agreement.

      True        False


  33. Formal succession plans are actively made here.

      True        False


  34. Conflicts are avoided at all costs.

      True        False


  35. Everyone here feels that they are a part of a team.

      True        False


  36. People here feel recognized for their efforts.

      True        False


  37. Most managers and executives here are aware of their own weaknesses and take steps to overcome them.

      True        False


  38. Our managers tend to talk the talk, but rarely walk the walk.

      True        False


  39. People here are able to effectively work through their conflicts and arrive at reasonable solutions.

      True        False


  40. Few new or creative ideas are introduced by the management team.

      True        False


  41. This organization does a good job hiring people that fit with its culture and mission.

      True        False


  42. We often lose our best and brightest.

      True        False


  43. Opportunities are made to voice our concerns and work through conflicts with others.

      True        False


  44. New programs and initiatives introduced at this business seem to have little to do with how things are already done here.

      True        False


  45. There is a strong sense of connection between the different procedures and processes of our business; that is, different aspects of our business seem coordinated rather than independent.

      True        False


    46. Please write any comments below.




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