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GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3
Supervision
offsupdo you supervise the work of other employees
Text of this Question or Item
As an official part of your main job, do you supervise the work of other employees or tell other employees what work to do?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.9 | 334 | 1 | yes | |
| 63.1 | 571 | 2 | no | |
| 67,934 | .i | iap | ||
| 7 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
yousuphow many people do you supervise directly
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As an official part of your main job, do you supervise the work of other employees or tell other employees what work to do? A. How many people Do you supervise directly?
Total Cases:
75,699 (Range of valid codes: 0-600)
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
supothrsany people supervised by you supervise others
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Do any of these people supervise anyone else?
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.6 | 99 | 1 | yes | |
| 70.4 | 235 | 2 | no | |
| 68,505 | .i | iap | ||
| 7 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
levelshow many levels of supervision beneath you
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In total, how many levels of supervision are there beneath yours (including the one immediately under you?)
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38.7 | 36 | 1 | ||
| 36.6 | 34 | 2 | ||
| 16.1 | 15 | 3 | ||
| 5.4 | 5 | 4 | ||
| 2.2 | 2 | 5 | ||
| 1.1 | 1 | 6 | ||
| 4 | .d | don't know | ||
| 68,740 | .i | iap | ||
| 9 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
totsuphow many people responsible to you
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Counting all of these levels, how may people are responsible to you both directly and indirectly?
Total Cases:
75,699 (Range of valid codes: 1-2,211)
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
supduty1you train employees safe use equipment
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Here is a card listing 7 different kinds of oversight activities. Which ones do you do as part of your supervisory responsibilities? Please mention all that apply: A. Train employees in the safe use of equipment or tools.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60.6 | 200 | 1 | yes | |
| 39.4 | 130 | 2 | no | |
| 68,505 | .i | iap | ||
| 11 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
supduty2you train employees in other ways
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Here is a card listing 7 different kinds of oversight activities. Which ones do you do as part of your supervisory responsibilities? Please mention all that apply: B. Train employees in other ways.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80.0 | 264 | 1 | yes | |
| 20.0 | 66 | 2 | no | |
| 68,505 | .i | iap | ||
| 11 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
supduty3you organize schedules or tasks
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Here is a card listing 7 different kinds of oversight activities. Which ones do you do as part of your supervisory responsibilities? Please mention all that apply: C. Organize schedules or tasks.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78.0 | 256 | 1 | yes | |
| 22.0 | 72 | 2 | no | |
| 1 | .d | don't know | ||
| 68,505 | .i | iap | ||
| 12 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
supduty4you devise new ways of doing tasks
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Here is a card listing 7 different kinds of oversight activities. Which ones do you do as part of your supervisory responsibilities? Please mention all that apply: D. Devise new ways of doing tasks.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78.2 | 258 | 1 | yes | |
| 21.8 | 72 | 2 | no | |
| 68,505 | .i | iap | ||
| 11 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
supduty5you check workers' progress, attendance
Text of this Question or Item
Here is a card listing 7 different kinds of oversight activities. Which ones do you do as part of your supervisory responsibilities? Please mention all that apply: E. Check workers' progress or attendance.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76.7 | 253 | 1 | yes | |
| 23.3 | 77 | 2 | no | |
| 68,505 | .i | iap | ||
| 11 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
supduty6you evaluate job performance
Text of this Question or Item
Here is a card listing 7 different kinds of oversight activities. Which ones do you do as part of your supervisory responsibilities? Please mention all that apply: F. Evaluate job performance.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73.8 | 242 | 1 | yes | |
| 26.2 | 86 | 2 | no | |
| 1 | .d | don't know | ||
| 68,505 | .i | iap | ||
| 12 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
supduty7you take promotions or disciplinary actions
Text of this Question or Item
Here is a card listing 7 different kinds of oversight activities. Which ones do you do as part of your supervisory responsibilities? Please mention all that apply: G. Recommend promotions or disciplinary actions.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.1 | 195 | 1 | yes | |
| 40.9 | 135 | 2 | no | |
| 68,505 | .i | iap | ||
| 11 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
Other Job Duties
othduty1you train employees safe use equip. not supervise
Text of this Question or Item
(On the card you have are/Here is a card listing) 7 different kinds of work activities. Which ones do you do with employees whom you do not officially supervise? Please mention all that apply: A. Train employees in the safe use of equipment or tools.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.5 | 240 | 1 | yes | |
| 72.5 | 632 | 2 | no | |
| 67,934 | .i | iap | ||
| 40 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
othduty2you train employees in other ways, not supervise
Text of this Question or Item
(On the card you have are/Here is a card listing) 7 different kinds of work activities. Which ones do you do with employees whom you do not officially supervise? Please mention all that apply: B. Train employees in other ways.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.9 | 365 | 1 | yes | |
| 58.1 | 507 | 2 | no | |
| 67,934 | .i | iap | ||
| 40 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
othduty3you organize schedules or tasks, not supervise
Text of this Question or Item
(On the card you have are/Here is a card listing) 7 different kinds of work activities. Which ones do you do with employees whom you do not officially supervise? Please mention all that apply: C. Organize schedules or tasks.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.0 | 287 | 1 | yes | |
| 67.0 | 582 | 2 | no | |
| 1 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,934 | .i | iap | ||
| 42 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
othduty4you devise new ways of doing tasks, not supervise
Text of this Question or Item
(On the card you have are/Here is a card listing) 7 different kinds of work activities. Which ones do you do with employees whom you do not officially supervise? Please mention all that apply: D. Devise new ways of doing tasks.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.9 | 383 | 1 | yes | |
| 56.1 | 490 | 2 | no | |
| 67,934 | .i | iap | ||
| 39 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
othduty5you check progress or attendance, not supervise
Text of this Question or Item
(On the card you have are/Here is a card listing) 7 different kinds of work activities. Which ones do you do with employees whom you do not officially supervise? Please mention all that apply: E. Check workers' progress or attendance.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.1 | 174 | 1 | yes | |
| 79.9 | 692 | 2 | no | |
| 67,934 | .i | iap | ||
| 46 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
othduty6you evaluate job performance, not supervise
Text of this Question or Item
(On the card you have are/Here is a card listing) 7 different kinds of work activities. Which ones do you do with employees whom you do not officially supervise? Please mention all that apply: F. Evaluate job performance.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.3 | 176 | 1 | yes | |
| 79.7 | 691 | 2 | no | |
| 1 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,934 | .i | iap | ||
| 44 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |
othduty7you promote or discipline actions, not supervise
Text of this Question or Item
(On the card you have are/Here is a card listing) 7 different kinds of work activities. Which ones do you do with employees whom you do not officially supervise? Please mention all that apply: G. Recommend promotions or disciplinary actions.
| Percent | N | Value | Label | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.0 | 130 | 1 | yes | |
| 85.0 | 737 | 2 | no | |
| 1 | .d | don't know | ||
| 67,934 | .i | iap | ||
| 44 | .n | no answer | ||
| 6,853 | .y | not available in this year | ||
| 100.0 | 75,699 | Total |
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Data type: | numeric |
| Missing-data codes: | .d,.i,.j,.m,.n,.p,.r,.s,.u,.x,.y,.z |