Merit Principles Survey, 1986

<p>This survey of full-time, executive branch Federal employees was conducted by the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board in 1986. A total of 16, 651 employees responded to the survey (out of a sample of 21,620). The survey asked Federal aployees about their jobs and their level of satisfaction; whether or not people reported waste and fraud, and if so, what were the consequences of their actions; questions regarding the merit system; questions aimed at supervisors and members of the Senior Executive Service; and general questions and questions concerning respondents' job histories.</p>