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Employee Autonomy at Work

Measures how much independence employees have in their roles, how much they want, and what would increase it.

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Questions in this template

Your Autonomy Today

  1. This short survey asks how much independence you have in your job and how much you would like. It takes a few minutes and your answers are kept confidential.

  2. How often can you decide for yourself how to handle the tasks in your job?

    Choose one:

    • Always
    • Often
    • Sometimes
    • Rarely
    • Never

  3. How much do you agree with each statement about your current work?

    • I decide the way my tasks get done.
    • I set the order of my work without others stepping in.
    • I can change the procedures that shape how I work.
    • I am trusted to do my job without close supervision.

    For each row: choose one:

    • Strongly disagree
    • Disagree
    • Neither agree nor disagree
    • Agree
    • Strongly agree

  4. Optionally, describe a time at work when you felt especially free, or especially restricted, in how you could work.

    Open answer

The Autonomy You Would Like

  1. Given your skills and what your job requires, how much independence would suit you best?

    Choose one:

    • High: I make most decisions myself
    • Moderate: a mix of independence and guidance
    • Low: I prefer clear direction

  2. How much do you agree with each statement about the independence you would ideally have?

    • I would like to act on my own judgement without needing approval.
    • I would rather my manager reviewed important decisions before I act.
    • I am happy to work independently when my responsibilities are well defined.

    For each row: choose one:

    • Strongly disagree
    • Disagree
    • Neither agree nor disagree
    • Agree
    • Strongly agree

Ideas for Improvement

  1. What one change would most improve the independence you have in your job?

    Open answer

  2. Which of these would give you more independence in your role? Select all that apply.

    Choose any that apply:

    • Clearer role descriptions
    • More trust from managers
    • Training and skills development

  3. How would the options you selected help you?

    Condition: Only asked when at least one option was selected

    Open answer