Survey of Employers of Industrial Technology graduates from California State University, Los Angeles

2013 EMPLOYER SURVEY

Instructions: the thoughts and opinions of employers is important to us in validating our program outcomes and the effectiveness (workplace competencies) of our graduates after they have been employed in the workforce for several years. I kindly ask you to take a few minutes to provide feedback and assure you that your responses will be treated confidentially.

Sincerely,

Virgil A. Seaman, Program Advisor
B.S. Industrial Technology program
College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology
California State University, Los Angeles

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* 1. What is your position title within your company?

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* 2. Please describe your company's business/industry sector.

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* 3. How many employees at your company have you supervised who are graduates of the Industrial Technology program at California State University, Los Angeles?

5 or more

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* 4. Please rate the IMPORTANCE for each of each of the 19 program outcomes to your company.

	Extremely Important	Very Important	Important	Somewhat Important	Not Important	N/A
Use science, mathematics and technical management to solve problems.	Use science, mathematics and technical management to solve problems. Extremely Important	Use science, mathematics and technical management to solve problems. Very Important	Use science, mathematics and technical management to solve problems. Important	Use science, mathematics and technical management to solve problems. Somewhat Important	Use science, mathematics and technical management to solve problems. Not Important	Use science, mathematics and technical management to solve problems. N/A
Identify and analyze the role technical management plays in public and private sector.	Identify and analyze the role technical management plays in public and private sector. Extremely Important	Identify and analyze the role technical management plays in public and private sector. Very Important	Identify and analyze the role technical management plays in public and private sector. Important	Identify and analyze the role technical management plays in public and private sector. Somewhat Important	Identify and analyze the role technical management plays in public and private sector. Not Important	Identify and analyze the role technical management plays in public and private sector. N/A
Select appropriate technologies for systems integration.	Select appropriate technologies for systems integration. Extremely Important	Select appropriate technologies for systems integration. Very Important	Select appropriate technologies for systems integration. Important	Select appropriate technologies for systems integration. Somewhat Important	Select appropriate technologies for systems integration. Not Important	Select appropriate technologies for systems integration. N/A
Select information technologies in their field.	Select information technologies in their field. Extremely Important	Select information technologies in their field. Very Important	Select information technologies in their field. Important	Select information technologies in their field. Somewhat Important	Select information technologies in their field. Not Important	Select information technologies in their field. N/A
Resolve contemporary technical and management-related issues.	Resolve contemporary technical and management-related issues. Extremely Important	Resolve contemporary technical and management-related issues. Very Important	Resolve contemporary technical and management-related issues. Important	Resolve contemporary technical and management-related issues. Somewhat Important	Resolve contemporary technical and management-related issues. Not Important	Resolve contemporary technical and management-related issues. N/A
Apply theories and principles to solve technical and management problems.	Apply theories and principles to solve technical and management problems. Extremely Important	Apply theories and principles to solve technical and management problems. Very Important	Apply theories and principles to solve technical and management problems. Important	Apply theories and principles to solve technical and management problems. Somewhat Important	Apply theories and principles to solve technical and management problems. Not Important	Apply theories and principles to solve technical and management problems. N/A
Design, test and analyze a system or process.	Design, test and analyze a system or process. Extremely Important	Design, test and analyze a system or process. Very Important	Design, test and analyze a system or process. Important	Design, test and analyze a system or process. Somewhat Important	Design, test and analyze a system or process. Not Important	Design, test and analyze a system or process. N/A
Write, speak and present technical information.	Write, speak and present technical information. Extremely Important	Write, speak and present technical information. Very Important	Write, speak and present technical information. Important	Write, speak and present technical information. Somewhat Important	Write, speak and present technical information. Not Important	Write, speak and present technical information. N/A
Supervise and lead project teams.	Supervise and lead project teams. Extremely Important	Supervise and lead project teams. Very Important	Supervise and lead project teams. Important	Supervise and lead project teams. Somewhat Important	Supervise and lead project teams. Not Important	Supervise and lead project teams. N/A
Collect, analyze and interpret data.	Collect, analyze and interpret data. Extremely Important	Collect, analyze and interpret data. Very Important	Collect, analyze and interpret data. Important	Collect, analyze and interpret data. Somewhat Important	Collect, analyze and interpret data. Not Important	Collect, analyze and interpret data. N/A
Collaborate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.	Collaborate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Extremely Important	Collaborate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Very Important	Collaborate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Important	Collaborate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Somewhat Important	Collaborate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. Not Important	Collaborate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. N/A
Select and use computer applications software based on needs.	Select and use computer applications software based on needs. Extremely Important	Select and use computer applications software based on needs. Very Important	Select and use computer applications software based on needs. Important	Select and use computer applications software based on needs. Somewhat Important	Select and use computer applications software based on needs. Not Important	Select and use computer applications software based on needs. N/A
Understand ethical responsibility	Understand ethical responsibility Extremely Important	Understand ethical responsibility Very Important	Understand ethical responsibility Important	Understand ethical responsibility Somewhat Important	Understand ethical responsibility Not Important	Understand ethical responsibility N/A
Exhibit professionalism in their area of expertise.	Exhibit professionalism in their area of expertise. Extremely Important	Exhibit professionalism in their area of expertise. Very Important	Exhibit professionalism in their area of expertise. Important	Exhibit professionalism in their area of expertise. Somewhat Important	Exhibit professionalism in their area of expertise. Not Important	Exhibit professionalism in their area of expertise. N/A
Engage in life-long learning	Engage in life-long learning Extremely Important	Engage in life-long learning Very Important	Engage in life-long learning Important	Engage in life-long learning Somewhat Important	Engage in life-long learning Not Important	Engage in life-long learning N/A
Stay current on issues.	Stay current on issues. Extremely Important	Stay current on issues. Very Important	Stay current on issues. Important	Stay current on issues. Somewhat Important	Stay current on issues. Not Important	Stay current on issues. N/A
Balance workplace and personal goals.	Balance workplace and personal goals. Extremely Important	Balance workplace and personal goals. Very Important	Balance workplace and personal goals. Important	Balance workplace and personal goals. Somewhat Important	Balance workplace and personal goals. Not Important	Balance workplace and personal goals. N/A
Adopt emerging technologies to improve their area of expertise.	Adopt emerging technologies to improve their area of expertise. Extremely Important	Adopt emerging technologies to improve their area of expertise. Very Important	Adopt emerging technologies to improve their area of expertise. Important	Adopt emerging technologies to improve their area of expertise. Somewhat Important	Adopt emerging technologies to improve their area of expertise. Not Important	Adopt emerging technologies to improve their area of expertise. N/A
Support and promote the goals of their organization.	Support and promote the goals of their organization. Extremely Important	Support and promote the goals of their organization. Very Important	Support and promote the goals of their organization. Important	Support and promote the goals of their organization. Somewhat Important	Support and promote the goals of their organization. Not Important	Support and promote the goals of their organization. N/A

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* 5. Using the 13 workplace competencies, rate your SATISFACTION related to the job performance of your employees who are graduates of the Industrial Technology program.

	Very Satisfied	Somewhat Satisified	Satisfied	Not Satisfied	N/A
Analysis & Judgment - able to identify issues, problems & opportunities.	Analysis & Judgment - able to identify issues, problems & opportunities. Very Satisfied	Analysis & Judgment - able to identify issues, problems & opportunities. Somewhat Satisified	Analysis & Judgment - able to identify issues, problems & opportunities. Satisfied	Analysis & Judgment - able to identify issues, problems & opportunities. Not Satisfied	Analysis & Judgment - able to identify issues, problems & opportunities. N/A
Communication Abilities - able to clearly convey information and ideas.	Communication Abilities - able to clearly convey information and ideas. Very Satisfied	Communication Abilities - able to clearly convey information and ideas. Somewhat Satisified	Communication Abilities - able to clearly convey information and ideas. Satisfied	Communication Abilities - able to clearly convey information and ideas. Not Satisfied	Communication Abilities - able to clearly convey information and ideas. N/A
Continuous Learner - able to use newly gained knowledge and skills on the job.	Continuous Learner - able to use newly gained knowledge and skills on the job. Very Satisfied	Continuous Learner - able to use newly gained knowledge and skills on the job. Somewhat Satisified	Continuous Learner - able to use newly gained knowledge and skills on the job. Satisfied	Continuous Learner - able to use newly gained knowledge and skills on the job. Not Satisfied	Continuous Learner - able to use newly gained knowledge and skills on the job. N/A
Cultural Adaptability- able to interact effectively with individuals from a different cultural background.	Cultural Adaptability- able to interact effectively with individuals from a different cultural background. Very Satisfied	Cultural Adaptability- able to interact effectively with individuals from a different cultural background. Somewhat Satisified	Cultural Adaptability- able to interact effectively with individuals from a different cultural background. Satisfied	Cultural Adaptability- able to interact effectively with individuals from a different cultural background. Not Satisfied	Cultural Adaptability- able to interact effectively with individuals from a different cultural background. N/A
Customer Focused - develops and sustains productive customer relationships.	Customer Focused - develops and sustains productive customer relationships. Very Satisfied	Customer Focused - develops and sustains productive customer relationships. Somewhat Satisified	Customer Focused - develops and sustains productive customer relationships. Satisfied	Customer Focused - develops and sustains productive customer relationships. Not Satisfied	Customer Focused - develops and sustains productive customer relationships. N/A
Engineering and/or Technical Knowledge - knowledge level of math, science and technology.	Engineering and/or Technical Knowledge - knowledge level of math, science and technology. Very Satisfied	Engineering and/or Technical Knowledge - knowledge level of math, science and technology. Somewhat Satisified	Engineering and/or Technical Knowledge - knowledge level of math, science and technology. Satisfied	Engineering and/or Technical Knowledge - knowledge level of math, science and technology. Not Satisfied	Engineering and/or Technical Knowledge - knowledge level of math, science and technology. N/A
Initiative - able to take action to achieve goals beyond what is required.	Initiative - able to take action to achieve goals beyond what is required. Very Satisfied	Initiative - able to take action to achieve goals beyond what is required. Somewhat Satisified	Initiative - able to take action to achieve goals beyond what is required. Satisfied	Initiative - able to take action to achieve goals beyond what is required. Not Satisfied	Initiative - able to take action to achieve goals beyond what is required. N/A
Innovation - able to try different or novel ways in dealing with work problems and opportunities.	Innovation - able to try different or novel ways in dealing with work problems and opportunities. Very Satisfied	Innovation - able to try different or novel ways in dealing with work problems and opportunities. Somewhat Satisified	Innovation - able to try different or novel ways in dealing with work problems and opportunities. Satisfied	Innovation - able to try different or novel ways in dealing with work problems and opportunities. Not Satisfied	Innovation - able to try different or novel ways in dealing with work problems and opportunities. N/A
Integrity - able to maintain a code of conduct and professional ethical principles.	Integrity - able to maintain a code of conduct and professional ethical principles. Very Satisfied	Integrity - able to maintain a code of conduct and professional ethical principles. Somewhat Satisified	Integrity - able to maintain a code of conduct and professional ethical principles. Satisfied	Integrity - able to maintain a code of conduct and professional ethical principles. Not Satisfied	Integrity - able to maintain a code of conduct and professional ethical principles. N/A
Effective Planner - able to manage one's time and resources to complete work efficiently.	Effective Planner - able to manage one's time and resources to complete work efficiently. Very Satisfied	Effective Planner - able to manage one's time and resources to complete work efficiently. Somewhat Satisified	Effective Planner - able to manage one's time and resources to complete work efficiently. Satisfied	Effective Planner - able to manage one's time and resources to complete work efficiently. Not Satisfied	Effective Planner - able to manage one's time and resources to complete work efficiently. N/A
Oriented Toward Quality - shows concern for all aspects of the job.	Oriented Toward Quality - shows concern for all aspects of the job. Very Satisfied	Oriented Toward Quality - shows concern for all aspects of the job. Somewhat Satisified	Oriented Toward Quality - shows concern for all aspects of the job. Satisfied	Oriented Toward Quality - shows concern for all aspects of the job. Not Satisfied	Oriented Toward Quality - shows concern for all aspects of the job. N/A
Team Member - actively works as a team member to move the team toward completion of goals.	Team Member - actively works as a team member to move the team toward completion of goals. Very Satisfied	Team Member - actively works as a team member to move the team toward completion of goals. Somewhat Satisified	Team Member - actively works as a team member to move the team toward completion of goals. Satisfied	Team Member - actively works as a team member to move the team toward completion of goals. Not Satisfied	Team Member - actively works as a team member to move the team toward completion of goals. N/A
Safety Awareness - able to identify and correct conditions affecting employee safety.	Safety Awareness - able to identify and correct conditions affecting employee safety. Very Satisfied	Safety Awareness - able to identify and correct conditions affecting employee safety. Somewhat Satisified	Safety Awareness - able to identify and correct conditions affecting employee safety. Satisfied	Safety Awareness - able to identify and correct conditions affecting employee safety. Not Satisfied	Safety Awareness - able to identify and correct conditions affecting employee safety. N/A

Other - what other workplace competencies does your company value?