| Factors | Categories |
| My company fully funds my research. | Research Environment |
| My company's research mission is logical and practical, and I understand my role in it. | Research Environment |
| My supervisor helps me understand the reasons behind company research plans. | Research Environment |
| Open collaboration with other company scientists helps ensure that I meet the company's goals. | Research Environment |
| Good communication between research and other departments ensures that research ideas are implemented effectively. | Research Environment |
| My company provides the equipment and services I need to work effectively. | Research Environment |
| The top management of my company is scientifically knowledgeable and values research. | Management |
| The top management of my company sets clear goals. | Management |
| My company fosters a spirit of teamwork. | Management |
| My company is concerned about maintaining good employee morale. | Management |
| My manager includes me in decision making that directly influences my job. | Management |
| When problems do arise, my manager consults me and gives me an opportunity to explain my actions. | Management |
| My company sets and adheres to high ethical standards. | Integrity |
| My company portrays our scientific findings to investors and the public in an accurate manner. | Integrity |
| Personnel policies are clear and even-handed. | Integrity |
| My company has realistic business goals and strategies. | Integrity |
| My company fosters open communication. | Communications |
| My company keeps the staff informed about its economic status. | Communications |
| My company communicates clearly about factors that may directly affect my job, e.g. mergers, downsizing. | Communications |
| I can speak openly and easily with other people on the staff. | Communications |
| There are sufficient opportunities for communications between scientists and administrators. | Job Satisfaction |
| My work gives me personal satisfaction. | Job Satisfaction |
| I feel that my contributions to the team are appreciated and that the team works well together. | Job Satisfaction |
| The atmosphere of my company is welcoming to everyone, and people's differences are respected. | Job Satisfaction |
| My colleagues do their job with integrity and professionalism. | Job Satisfaction |
| I admire the quality of research done by my colleagues. | Job Satisfaction |
| The company is located in a community where it is pleasant to work. | Job Satisfaction |
| My company supports my professional development by providing tuition reimbursement, funding for travel to meetings/conferences, and formal training. | Training and Development |
| My company provides training and seminars to help with my career advancement. | Training and Development |
| My company recognizes the importance of skilled management and provides appropriate training for managers. | Training and Development |
| Improvements in my performance and capabilities are recognized. | Training and Development |
| There are opportunities for professional advancement within my company. | Training and Development |
| My pay is consistent with or above industry standards. | Remuneration and Benefits |
| My pay adequately covers my expenses and provides for reasonable leisure activities, considering the cost of living in my community. | Remuneration and Benefits |
| My company provides adequate retirement benefits. | Remuneration and Benefits |
| The company provides adequate health care benefits for me and my family at an affordable rate. | Remuneration and Benefits |
| My company offers affordable child care options and benefits. | Remuneration and Benefits |
| My company provides onsite fitness and wellness facilities. | Remuneration and Benefits |
| The company provides good vacation and personal time allowances. | Remuneration and Benefits |
| The company has a flex time policy so that I can choose my own daily schedule. | Remuneration and Benefits |
| My company is an equal opportunity employer, which is demonstrated in hiring and promotion. | Policies and Practices |
| Men and women of equivalent experience, responsibility, and education are paid the same. | Policies and Practices |
| My company treats employees fairly regardless of gender, race, religion or sexual orientation. | Policies and Practices |
| My company has a transparent and fair system for providing pay and benefits. | Policies and Practices |
| The evaluation procedures at my company are transparent, consistent, and fairly administered. | Policies and Practices |
