Example of Comps Question [Part III] The Office of Personnel Management [OPM] conducts an annual Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey with the goal of determining the level of federal employee engagement. A high engagement rate correlates with high morale and high productivity. On the other hand, a low engagement rate correlates with low morale and low productivity. Assume that you serve as the Director of a federal government agency and that you are challenged to increase the employee engagement rate toward improving agency performance, explain how you will go about achieving this goal. [1] This question tests your leadership and managerial competence; [2] Use ideas from PADM 5301, PADM 5378, PADM 5334, PADM 5342, and PADM 5344 to develop credible strategies for accomplishing your goal; HER [3] Determine the current level of employee engagement and provide OVE sample questionnaires [PADM 5301]; Ground your strategies in the O relevant organizational theories [PADM 5342] and human resource management concepts [PADM 5378]; Be guided by public service motivation theories as well and effective communication tools [PADM 5344]; PADM 5334 and PADM 5362 provide the legal and ethical boundaries for your strategies; Conclude by explaining how you will 3 implement the strategies and achieve a high engagement rate. As a director there are several factors that need to be considered to increase the engagement or the performance of the employees. 1. Make sure to promote and foster a positive culture. Treat everyone with respect, encourage open communication and promote the diversity and inclusion. 2. Make sure that the goals are clearly set. The organization needs to make sure that the goals and expectations are communicated/stated from the first day. POST 3. Value all employees. Providing opportunities for employees to be active in the decision making process. 4. Employee growth and development. Providing trainings, and other opportunities for sk development. 5. Be supportive. Be open to listen to employees concerns and provide the support need. Ethical principles and moral values need to be considered. Principles are conduct standards th individuals are expected to follow, set by a code of ethics