Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Spring 2017, Question 22d

Transfer of knowledge from departing employees a problem for jurisdiction

Full Question Text

In your opinion, how much of a problem, if at all, is transfer of knowledge from departing employees for your jurisdiction’s government? (Among jurisdictions that have full-time, part-time, or seasonal employees)

Jurisdiction Type Crosstabulation
% within Jurisdiction Type
  Jurisdiction Type Total
County Township City Village
In your opinion, how much of a problem, if at all, is transfer of knowledge from departing employees for your jurisdiction’s government? (Among jurisdictions that have full-time, part-time, or seasonal employees) Not a Problem at All 6% 24% 8% 21% 20%
Not Much of a Problem 43% 43% 35% 32% 40%
Somewhat of a Problem 32% 19% 41% 24% 25%
A Significant Problem 16% 8% 14% 15% 11%
Don't Know 3% 6% 2% 7% 5%