Table 2.
Sample from scoring guide for raters in the internal or external teams
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Excellent |
Very good |
Good |
Reasonable |
Weak |
Very weak |
Non-existent |
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7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
| Main aspects | Detailed aspects | Description | Score | |||
| Relevance |
1. The content of activities correspond with the vision |
Ascertain highest points are awarded if. |
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| 2. Working methods correspond with the vision |
*The activities of the organization actually correspond to its vision and this is the subject of continuous reflection and internal discussion. |
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| *The organization practices what it preaches. | ||||||
| Lowest points are awarded if. | ||||||
| *There is no link between the origination’s activities and its vision, and planning and methods development are not given priority. | ||||||
| *There are double standards and self-contradiction in the organization. | ||||||
| Right skills in relation to activities |
1. Professional qualifications and experience of the staff |
Ascertain whether the organization has a recruitment strategy and selects personnel in accordance with existing, documented criteria. |
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| 2. Ability of management |
Highest points are awarded to organizations. |
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| *That have documented job descriptions for all posts and which, in addition, have staff in place that fully meet the criteria of the job descriptions. | ||||||
| *If the staff regard management as legitimate and give management their active support. | ||||||
| Lowest points are awarded to organizations. | ||||||
| *In which there are no documented requirements of qualifications and experience. | ||||||
| *Where management is not legitimate in the eyes of the staff or does not participate in activities. | ||||||
| Working environment |
1. Government rules / regulatory environment |
Ascertain what the legal context is in which the organization operates, and what rules or frameworks the government has regarding the organization's area of activities. |
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| Highest points are awarded if the organization's. | ||||||
| *Activities are in line with the government's vision and policy statements of multilateral organizations e.g. WHO. | ||||||
| *Plays a leadership role. | ||||||
| Lowest points are awarded if the organization's activities fall short of the government policies. | ||||||
Please rate the 8 main aspects of your organization’s status of research ethics on the following scale.