Quantitative Online Surveys about Terminations
This survey is about your experiences participating in the All Small Mentor-Protégé Program (ASMPP). Particularly, we would like to hear about the reasons why your mentor-protégé team terminated its program participation in [Month, year].
How did you find your [Mentor/Protégé]? (Click the best option)
worked together previously
found each other
SBA
another federal agency or program
matchmaking event / conference
introduced by another organization / person
other, specify
Who terminated the program participation? (Click the best option)
Mentor
Protégé
Mutual
SBA
Other, specify
What was your firm’s status when you terminated the program participation? (Click the best option)
stage 1: seed and development
stage 2: startup
stage 3: growth
stage 4: expansion
stage 5: maturity
other, specify
Is your firm still in business?
YES
NO;
Did your firm go out of business during the program participation period?
YES
NO
Which of the following reasons describe why your team has terminated the program participation? (Click all that apply)
PROGRAM EXPERIENCES
PARTNERSHIP EXPERIENCES
Poor mentor-protégé match (goals, values, practices, etc.)
Insufficient technical capabilities and skills of the [mentor/protégé]
Insufficient experience of the [mentor/protégé]
Lack of information or confusion regarding how to get the government secret clearance for a Joint Venture (JV), report the past performances and certifications for the JV, use the JV for multiple awards schedule, or other JV operation procedures.”
Difficulties forming the JV due to the lack of a clearly defined financial structure regarding work shares and reimbursements for mentor vs protégé.
Difficulties with shared leadership, decision-making, collaborative relationships, and/or communication
Difficulties trusting the [mentor/protégé]
The [mentor/protégé] firm was trying to take an advantage of my firm
Underestimated the level of effort and resources required for a successful partnership
Insufficient commitments of staff, financial, time, and other resources by the [mentor/protégé]
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Did not gain expected benefits, e.g., forming the JV, getting a contract, etc.
Insufficient opportunities to gain new skills, knowledge, experiences, and/or capacities
Found another [mentor/protégé]
Obtained the desired outcomes some other way
Obtained a contract award, no need for further participation
BUSINESS PROCESSES
Difficulties managing and monitoring the strategic action business plan
Difficulties obtaining recertification(s)
The business plan has changed and the mentor-protégé agreement is no longer relevant
Changes in ownership or business structure, management, or control of the mentor or protégé firm
The [mentor/protégé] firm went out of business
Other, specify
[ONLY PROTÉGÉS THAT DID NOT COMPLETE THE ANNUAL REPORT, N=34] Please select all areas of assistance received from the Mentor during the program participation period. (Click all that apply)
Management and Technical Assistance
Financial Assistance
Contracting Assistance
International Trade Education Assistance
Business Development Assistance
General and Administrative Assistance
Other, specify
[PROTÉGÉ ONLY] Please, indicate an estimated total number of assistance hours received from the Mentor.
To what extent did the level of assistance provided by the [Mentor/Protégé] during the program participation align with your expectations? (Click the best option)
much higher
higher
about the expected
lower
much lower
To what extent did the level of assistance provided by SBA during the program participation align with your expectations? (Click the best option)
much higher
higher
about the expected
lower
much lower
Did you achieve any of the following program outcomes before your program participation was terminated? (Check all that apply)
Formed Joint Venture(s)
Joint Venture was awarded a Federal Contract
[Obtained/provided] a loan, equity investment, and/or bonding capacity [from the mentor/to the protégé]
The Mentor-provided assistance resulted in material benefits or developmental gains for the Protege.
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements. (Click the best option for each)
(Strongly disagree, Disagree, Neither Disagree or Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree)
[PROTÉGÉS THAT DID NOT COMPLETE THE ANNUAL REPORT, N=34] The business skills, knowledge, and opportunities received from the Mentor-Protégé relationship benefited my company.
[PROTÉGÉS THAT DID NOT COMPLETE THE ANNUAL REPORT, N=34] My involvement in the ASMPP has helped to strengthen my business.
[PROTÉGÉS THAT DID NOT COMPLETE THE ANNUAL REPORT, N=34] Overall, I am satisfied with my experiences in the ASMPP.
[PROTÉGÉS] Mentor-Protégé relationship will have lasting impact on my company.
[PROTÉGÉ ONLY] On a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being Outstanding, how would you rate your experience with your Mentor? 1
[PROTÉGÉS THAT COMPLETED THE ANNUAL REPORT, N=24] How much the level of effort of completing the ASMPP Annual Report aligned with your expectations? (Click the best option)
not at all
a little
to some extent
much
very much
N/A
[PROTÉGÉS THAT COMPLETED THE ANNUAL REPORT, N=24] How long did it take to collect information to complete the ASMPP Annual Report?
Less than 2 hours
2 - 3 hours
4 - 6 hours
More than 6 hours
N/A
[PROTÉGÉS THAT COMPLETED THE ANNUAL REPORT, N=24] How long did it take to complete the ASMPP Annual Report?
Less than 2 hours
2 - 3 hours
4 - 6 hours
More than 6 hours
N/A
For each of the following statements about quality and effectiveness of your mentor-protégé partnership, please indicate your level of agreement. (Click the best option for each)
[Strongly disagree, Disagree, Neither Disagree or Agree, Agree, Strongly Agree]
SHARED GOALS OF THE PARTNERSHIP
Shared goals were clear, measurable, and feasible
Shared goals were mutually beneficial to partner organizations
STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN
Strategic action plan articulated concrete action steps for accomplishing partnership goals
Strategic action plan included timeline, roles and responsibilities, and expected outcomes
MEASURES FOR ASSESSING PROGRESS
Measures for assessing progress tightly aligned to partnership goals and strategic action plan
Measures for assessing progress engaged partnership members in assessing their own progress on a regular basis
SHARED LEADERSHIP
Partnership leaders shared accountability for achieving partnership goals
Partnership leaders shared partnership decision-making
RESOURCE COMMITMENT
Partnership leaders jointly identified resources needed to accomplish partnership goals
Partnership leaders contributed time, financial, and human resources necessary to accomplish partnership goals
COMMUNICATION TOOLS AND PROTOCOLS
Processes for documenting and disseminating partnership meeting minutes and following up on partner action steps were in place
An agreed upon schedule of meeting dates, times, and locations was established
COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS
Strategies to promote collaboration were intentionally embedded in partnership activities
Collaboration among partner organizations was characterized by regular and effective interaction
SUSTAINABILITY
Strategies for building organizational capacity were in place
Funding strategies were ongoing to ensure the partnership continues to be a viable option for partner organizations
PARTNERSHIP TRUST
People involved in our partnership trusted one another.
I have a lot of respect for the other people involved in our partnership.
17) Please use the response box below to provide additional feedback about your ASMPP experiences; offer suggestions for the program improvements; or describe any assistance, support, or information that are needed from the SBA or other organizations.
1 To be identical to the item format in the annual report.
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