(a) Each executive agency must conduct an annual survey of its employees to assess topics outlined in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004, Public Law 108-136, sec. 1128, codified at 5 U.S.C. 7101.

1. (1) Each executive agency may include additional survey questions unique to the agency in addition to the employee survey questions prescribed by OPM under paragraph (a)(2) of this section.

2. (2) The 16 prescribed survey questions are listed in the following table:

   (i) Leadership and Management practices that contribute to agency performance
   	My work unit has the job-relevant skills necessary to accomplish organizational goals.
   	Managers communicate the goals of the organization.
   	I believe the results of this survey will be used to make my agency a better place to work.
   (ii) Employee Satisfaction with—
   (A)	Leadership Policies and Practices:
   	How satisfied are you with your involvement in decisions that affect your work?
   	How satisfied are you with the information you receive from management on what is going on in your organization?
   	Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your organization?
   (B)	Work Environment:
   	The people I work with cooperate to get the job done.
   	My workload is reasonable.
   	Considering everything, how satisfied are you with your job?
   	I can disclose a suspected violation of any law, rule or regulation without fear of reprisal.
   (C)	Rewards and Recognition:
   	In my work unit, differences in performance are recognized in a meaningful way.
   	How satisfied are you with the recognition you receive for doing a good job?
   (D)	Opportunities for professional development and growth:
   	I am given a real opportunity to improve my skills in my organization.
   	My talents are used well in the workplace.
   (E)	Opportunity to contribute to achieving organizational mission:
   	I know how my work relates to the agency's goals.
   	I recommend my organization as a good place to work.