My supervisor criticizes staff members in public. (R)

4.29

0.945

My supervisor makes certain that I am fully knowledgeable about the goals of the division and institution.

3.83

1.079

My supervisor willingly listens to whatever is on my mind, whether it is personal or professional.

4.23

1.013

My supervisor shows interest in promoting my professional or career advancement.

3.87

1.192

My supervisor is personally offended if I question the wisdom of his/her decisions. (R)

3.87

1.143

My supervisor shows that she/he cares about me as a person.

4.08

1.078

My supervisor speaks up for my unit within the institution.

4.09

1.031

My supervisor expects me to fit in with the accepted ways of doing things, in other words, “don’t rock the boat”. (R)

3.33

1.146

My supervisor has favorites on the staff. (R)

3.19

1.363

My supervisor breaks confidences. (R)

4.15

0.975

My supervisor takes negative evaluations of programs or staff and uses them to make improvements.

3.43

1.002

When faced with a conflict between external constituents (for example parent or donor) and staff members, my supervisor supports external constituents even if they are wrong. (R)

3.84

0.977

My supervisor is open and honest with me about my strengths and weaknesses.

3.73

1.058

If I’m not careful, my supervisor may allow things that aren’t my fault to be blamed on me. (R)

4.20

1.022

My supervisor rewards teamwork.

3.50

1.160

When the system gets in the way of accomplishing our goals, my supervisor helps me to devise ways to overcome barriers.

3.46

1.143

My supervisor looks for me to make a mistake. (R)

4.51

0.857

My supervisor and I develop yearly professional development plans that address my weaknesses or blind spots.

3.13

1.341

When problem solving, my supervisor expects staff to present and advocate differing points of view.

3.52

1.097

In conflicts with staff members, my supervisor takes students’ sides (even when they are wrong). (R)

4.05

0.986