THE ORION SYSTEM PROFILE OF

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1 THE ORION SYSTEM PROFILE OF HighRisk Employee VALIDITY INDEX HighRisk Employee has a validity index located in Level 3 which is not within acceptable limits. While some parts of the survey may be valid, all of the results should be rendered invalid. Note: If the subject is re-surveyed, they should be cautioned to answer the questions based upon their opinions rather than upon the way they believe the survey administrator wants them to answer. Occasionally a 'positive' and 'negative' area may appear contradictory. However, a closer reading of these finely defined statements will reveal a distinct difference. Positive Areas HighRisk Employee Supervisory Attitudes... believes that when promoting, merit is more important than longevity.... tends to accept supervision well. Negative Areas HighRisk Employee Workplace Drug Use Attitudes...has tendencies toward a permissive attitude regarding marijuana....is inclined to rationalize the use of marijuana....may have a permissive attitude toward the use of drugs on the job. Organizational Attitudes...may criticize his/her employer to outsiders....may not follow company policies and procedures closely....tends to believe that an employee is an insignificant part of a large company. Supervisory Attitudes...may break rules to fit specific situations....is inclined to disregard superior's orders....may offer excuses for his/her underachievement....doesn't like to be told what to do....is inclined to be impatient with people....tends to believe that most people succeed in business by cheating....may 'over-supervise.'

2 Work Attitudes...may be inattentive to details....has problems with long work hours....may have a permissive attitude toward unexplained absences....has a permissive attitude toward employees who call in sick when they are not....takes unnecessary safety risks. Comparative Analysis When the responses of HighRisk Employee are analyzed and/or compared with other subjects with like or similar responses, the following general observations can be made: Supervisory Attitudes Below Average (Does the subject accept supervision well?) (Does the subject have acceptable supervisory potential?) Work Attitudes (Views on tardiness and absenteeism.) Workplace Drug Use Attitudes Workplace Theft Attitudes Customer Service Below Average High Risk High Risk Below Average Communication Below Average (Willingness to listen and communicate effectively.) Competitiveness (Views on competition and motivation.) Sales Attitudes (Attitudes towards sales work.) Below Average Below Average FOLLOW-UP SUGGESTIONS...None Post Survey Interview HighRisk Employee should be asked the following questions: WORKPLACE DRUG USE ATTITUDES 36. Tom is an excellent employee. One day, away from his work, he and a friend smoke a

3 marijuana cigarette. He returns to work only a little high, but able to perform his job satisfactorily. He should be fired? Why shouldn't he be fired? WORKPLACE DRUG USE ATTITUDES 91. These days almost everyone experiments with marijuana? WORKPLACE DRUG USE ATTITUDES 79. Smoking a marijuana cigarette is the same as having a drink?

4 WORKPLACE DRUG USE ATTITUDES 53. An organization has no right to inquire about an employee's use of social drugs, as long as it doesn't affect his/her job? Do you believe that an employee's conduct outside of his job reflects on his employer? WORKPLACE DRUG USE ATTITUDES 59. Some people work as well slightly high as they do sober?

5 How do you feel about drug use in the workplace? Do you feel that a person's job performance can suffer as a result of drug use? Do you wish to work in a drug free environment? Is it reasonable for your co-workers to expect to work in a drug-free environment? ORGANIZATIONAL ATTITUDES 45. An employee should criticize his/her company when he/she believes it to be wrong? SUPERVISORY ATTITUDES 47. A company's policies and procedures should be followed without deviation?

6 When should you not follow company policies and procedures? SUPERVISORY ATTITUDES Why did you answer the following question with 'Totally Agree'? 1. Jack is a supervisor in charge of several hundred people. His boss orders him to fire one of his employees whose work has been less than satisfactory. However, Jack believes that the employee merely has personal problems that soon will be worked out. Instead of firing the employee, Jack transfers him to a position where he cannot be detected by his boss. The employee does get his problems worked out and now does a good job. Jack's conduct was acceptable considering the circumstances. SUPERVISORY ATTITUDES 71. Special privileges should be given to supervisory personnel because they have worked the hardest to attain their position?

7 Do you believe that rank has its privileges? WORKPLACE THEFT ATTITUDES Why did you answer the following question with 'Totally Agree'? 7. If a person is caught stealing from a company, in some instances he/she should be given another chance? Aren't you just asking for trouble? WORKPLACE THEFT ATTITUDES

8 30. An employee who steals should be exposed in public? Why shouldn't a thief be exposed in public? WORKPLACE THEFT ATTITUDES 64. In some instances an employee who steals small items should be overlooked if he/she otherwise does an outstanding job? In what instances should theft be overlooked?

9 WORKPLACE THEFT ATTITUDES 94. Low pay sometimes causes honest employees to steal? Is it sometimes an employer's fault when an employee steals? WORK ATTITUDES Why did you answer the following question with 'Totally Agree'? 24. Long hours at work cause problems with my family? WORK ATTITUDES 28. John is absent from a day of work and gives no explanation to his supervisor. He should be fired?

10 WORK ATTITUDES 82. I consider myself a difficult person to supervise. 11. I rarely set specific goals to guide my career. 51. It's usually a waste of time to suggest items or services that the customer did not come in specifically to buy. 35. The days of 'the customer is always right' are over.

11 68. Most salespersons are too busy to be polite and courteous. 23. Most good salespersons are sometimes rude when they discover a customer probably won't purchase anything. 33. Lisa spends 15 minutes with a customer but fails to make a sale. Her time was wasted.

12 41. Browsers almost never buy, so leave them alone unless they ask for help. 20. It is difficult to communicate with people. 26. I get frustrated easily. 57. I have difficulty saying what I mean.

13 29. I enjoy talking with people but I sometimes struggle for the right words to say. WORKPLACE SAFETY ATTITUDES 8. Many workplace safety rules exist merely to satisfy government regulations. WORKPLACE SAFETY ATTITUDES Why did you answer the following question with 'Totally Agree'? 18. I tend to take chances at work when other people wouldn't.

14 WORKPLACE SAFETY ATTITUDES 27. It's all right to take physical risks on the job, as long as it doesn't endanger anyone else. WORKPLACE SAFETY ATTITUDES 56. Some people believe I take unnecessary safety risks at work, but I usually know what I am doing. WORKPLACE SAFETY ATTITUDES 69. Once in a while workplace safety rules have to be ignored in order to complete a project on time.

15 WORKPLACE TRAINABILITY ATTITUDES Why did you answer the following question with 'Totally Agree'? 14. Martha had been the most productive employee in her group for 5 years, doing things her own way. She resisted her company's efforts to change her methods, because she knew the new way would slow her down temporarily and she believed her way was better. Martha was right. WORKPLACE TRAINABILITY ATTITUDES 22. Ability is more important than training when it comes to job success. WORKPLACE TRAINABILITY ATTITUDES 62. New methods or ideas disrupt my work patterns and slow down the company.

16 October 25, 2001 The Orion System is a pre-employment survey of applicants opinions concerning relevant subjects. The Orion System is not intended, nor should it ever be used, as the sole determining factor in hiring the most qualified applicant. Copyright 1999 Orion Systems. All rights reserved.