Format for the 8-item Survey of Perceived Organizational Support
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Listed below and on the next several pages are statements that represent possible opinions
that YOU may have about working at _____. Please indicate the degree of your agreement or
disagreement with each statement by filling in the circle on your answer sheet that best
represents your point of view about ____. Please choose from the following answers:
1. The organization values my contribution to its well-being.
3. The organization fails to appreciate any extra effort from me. (R)
7. The organization would ignore any complaint from me. (R)
9. The organization really cares about my well-being.
17. Even if I did the best job possible, the organization would fail to notice. (R)
21. The organization cares about my general satisfaction at work.
23. The organization shows very little concern for me. (R)
27. The organization takes pride in my accomplishments at work.