1. Collegiality – The extent to which staff are friendly, supportive, and trusting of one another

2. Professional Growth – the availability of opportunities to increase professional competence

3. Supervisor Support – providing encouragement, support, and clear expectations

4. Clarity – policies, procedures, and responsibilities are clearly defined and communicated

5. Reward System – fairness in the distribution of pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement

6. Decision Making – autonomy given to staff to be involved in making centerwide decisions

7. Goal Consensus – the extent to which staff agree on the philosophy, goals, and educational objectives of the center

8. Task Orientation – productive meetings, program outcomes, and accountability

9. Physical Setting – the availability of supplies and materials that helps the staff in carrying out their responsibilities

10. Innovativeness – the center adapts to change and encourages staff to find creative ways to solve problems