| Value | Category | Cases | |
|---|---|---|---|
| -9 | Don't know (spontaneous) | 9 |
0.9%
|
| -7 | Does not apply (spontaneous) | 117 |
11.7%
|
| 1 | Based solely on performance and ability | 503 |
50.2%
|
| 2 | Based partly on performance and ability, and partly on other factors (for example, tenure or family connections) | 98 |
9.8%
|
| 3 | Based mainly on factors other than performance and ability (for example, tenure or family connections) | 25 |
2.5%
|
| 4 | Non-managers are normally not promoted | 249 |
24.9%
|