Tempe Focus Group Screener

Introduction:

Hello! My name is __________ and I’m calling from Jamieson and Gutierrez. May I speak with (name on sample), please?

(When on line, say:) Hello! My name is __________ and I’m calling from Jamieson and Gutierrez. We’ve been retained by the City to conduct an audit regarding diversity issues. You may have seen or read letters sent by City Manager Manley and the Mayor and City Council expressing their strong support of the audit. They are asking all employees to participate when asked by us.

We at Jamieson and Gutierrez selected you for this important research and we are asking you to participate in a group discussion with 10 other City employees. All information associated with the research is confidential. My call today will only take about 10 minutes and I need to ask you a few questions to verify some information.

1. First, are you currently employed by the City of Tempe? (Continue) Yes…. 1

(Terminate) No….. 2

Not sure……. 3

2. How long have you worked for the City of Tempe? 0 to 2 years ………………… 1

(Watch for New Hires, < 3 Years) 3 to 10 years ……………….. 2

11 to 19 years ……………… 3

20 years or more.…………… 4

3. In which department do you currently work? City Court…………….……. 1

(Check Quotas) City Attorney’s office……… 2

Financial Services……...….. 3

Human Resources……...….. 4

Information Technology..…. 5

Police………………..…….. 6

Fire……………………...… 7

Community Services… …… 8

Development Services…. … 9

Public Works……….…….. 10

All Other Depts./Services… 11

4. What is your job title? ________________________________

(Check Quotas)

5. Which of the following best describes your ethnic Asian/Oriental……………. 1

background? Black/African American…. 2

(Check Quotas) Hispanic……………….…. 3

Native American Indian….. 4

White/Anglo……………… 5

6. (Observed Data) Male…….. 1

(Check Quotas) Female…… 2

7. What is your current age? 18 to 30 years…….. 1

(Ensure Spread on Age) 31 to 45 years……… 2

46 to 60 years ……... 3

61 years and over….. 4

(RECRUIT)

I am asking you to participate in a group discussion with 10 other employees of the City of Tempe. The discussion group will last 2 hours and you are authorized to take ½ day away from your job, on City time, to participate. It will be fun and I know you’ll find it very interesting. All of the discussion is confidential and we are interested only in your opinions and experiences as an employee of the City.

It is important for you to notify your supervisor you are being detailed over to the Human Resources Department for this ½ day exercise. If your supervisor has any questions whatsoever, they should contact HR Director Bill Hernandez at 350-8244.

The discussion group will be held (Date/Time) at Hatton Hall just off Mill Avenue and University. The address is: ______________.

We will mail you a confirmation of your reservation, including a map to Hatton Hall, where we will hold this discussion. If you have any questions or need additional information after you receive your reservation, please contact Janell Youtsey of the Jamieson and Gutierrez Diversity Audit Team. Janell’s telephone number is 928-476-5244. This information will also be in your reservation materials.

Name: _______________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: ______________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: ______________________________________________________

Telephone: (work)__________________ (home)_____________________

Group Assigned:

1. 10:00 AM Group

2. 1:00 PM Group