Table 2.
Categories of an individual’s feelings and perspectives about work.
| Statements | MPS category | Negative1 | Neutral2 | Positive3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| About yourself and your work | ||||
| You feel motivated to go to work | n/a | 2 (3.1%) | 25 (39.1%) | 37 (57.8%) |
| You like your working environment | n/a | 2 (3.1%) | 19 (29.7%) | 43 (67.2%) |
| You find your work rewarding | n/a | 5 (7.8%) | 31 (48.4%) | 28 (43.8%) |
| You find your work challenging | n/a | 3 (4.7%) | 25 (39.1%) | 36 (56.3%) |
| You are employed in a position in which creativity and innovative thinking are necessary | n/a | 3 (4.7%) | 15 (23.4%) | 46 (71.9%) |
| You feel that you have the tools necessary to perform well at work | n/a | 5 (7.8%) | 15 (23.4%) | 44 (68.8%) |
| You feel that you have support from your team and/or colleagues | n/a | 4 (6.3%) | 32 (50.0%) | 28 (43.8%) |
| You feel you have the individual characteristics necessary for creativity and innovation | n/a | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (21.9%) | 50 (78.1%) |
| About your manager’s style | ||||
| Planning and organization are clear and fair to all group members | Planning & organizing | 7 (10.9%) | 25 (39.1%) | 32 (50.0%) |
| Roles and objectives are clearly planned and set | Clarifying roles & objectives | 6 (9.4%) | 29 (45.3%) | 29 (45.3%) |
| Communication and interaction are done with all group members through different means | Informing | 1 (1.6%) | 22 (34.4%) | 41 (64.1%) |
| Group conflicts are solved proactively by identifying the cause and finding solutions | Problem-solving | 8 (12.5%) | 32 (50.0%) | 24 (37.5%) |
| The work progress of individuals and teamwork are monitored closely | Monitoring | 6 (9.4%) | 32 (50.0%) | 26 (40.6%) |
| All team members are motivated and inspired | Motivating & inspiring | 7 (10.9%) | 33 (51.6%) | 24 (37.5%) |
| Subordinates are consulted and used to brainstorm before implementing changes that affect the group | Consulting | 14 (21.9%) | 26 (40.6%) | 24 (37.5%) |
| Substantial delegation is being offered to provide extra responsibilities and empowering | Delegating | 14 (21.9%) | 28 (43.8%) | 22 (34.4%) |
| Regular constructive feedback and support are being offered | Supporting | 10 (15.6%) | 24 (37.5%) | 30 (46.9%) |
| Coaching and mentoring are provided for personal development and career progression | Developing & mentoring | 9 (14.1%) | 29 (45.3%) | 26 (40.6%) |
| Conflicts are well managed | Managing conflicts | 10 (15.6%) | 30 (46.9%) | 24 (37.5%) |
| Team cohesion and spirit are built and maintained | Team building | 12 (18.8%) | 30 (46.9%) | 22 (34.4%) |
| A network is developed, and communication is maintained through direct and indirect interactions | Networking | 7 (10.9%) | 34 (53.1%) | 23 (35.9%) |
| Appreciation of individual performance and contributions are expressed | Recognizing | 10 (15.6%) | 28 (43.8%) | 26 (40.6%) |
| Rewards like a salary increase or career advancement are offered | Rewarding | 28 (43.8%) | 29 (45.3%) | 7 (10.9%) |
| About the support to nurture creativity and innovative spirit provided to yourself and the team | ||||
| The working environment created is propitious to creativity and innovation | n/a | 10 (15.6%) | 22 (34.4%) | 32 (50.0%) |
| The level of autonomy offered is critical for creativity and innovation | n/a | 4 (6.3%) | 18 (28.1%) | 42 (65.6%) |
| The possibility to free some time from tasks to reflect and think helps your creative spirit | n/a | 7 (10.9%) | 21 (32.8%) | 36 (56.3%) |
| The manager offers me enough flexibility necessary to develop creative thinking | n/a | 6 (9.4%) | 16 (25.0%) | 42 (65.6%) |
| The manager helps the team to remain up to date with technology and know-how in the field and related competitive disciplines | n/a | 10 (15.6%) | 21 (32.8%) | 33 (51.6%) |
| The manager embraces multicultural community to strengthen the team’s capabilities | n/a | 10 (15.6%) | 18 (28.1%) | 36 (56.3%) |
| The manager’s style and interpersonal behavior directly help the team to adapt to change and integrate new ideas and information | n/a | 12 (18.8%) | 25 (39.1%) | 27 (42.2%) |
| Openness and opportunities are nurtured within the team to demonstrate freely curiosity and introduce new ideas | n/a | 13 (20.3%) | 22 (34.4%) | 29 (45.3%) |
| High ethical standards and social responsibility are supported to maintain confidentiality | n/a | 9 (14.1%) | 20 (31.6%) | 35 (54.7%) |
1Negative feeling combines answers ‘not at all’ and ‘to almost no extent’; 2Neutral feeling combines answers ‘to a slight extent’ and ‘to a moderate extent’; 3Positive feeling combines answers ‘to a great extent’ and ‘to a very great extent’.