| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| -9 | Don't know (spontaneous) |
| -7 | Does not apply |
| 1 | Based solely on performance and ability |
| 2 | Based partly on performance and ability, and partly on other factors (for example, tenure or family connections) |
| 3 | Based mainly on factors other than performance and ability (for example, tenure or family connections) |
| 4 | Non-managers are normally not promoted |