Questionnaire Items

From among a much larger set of items, the following appear to have some degree of usefulness in
assessing motivation on the job. 1. On most days on your job, how often does time seem to drag
foryou?
(1) About half the day or more
(2) About one-third of the day
(3) About one-quarter of the day
(4) About one-eighth of the day
(5) Time never seems to drag
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2. Some people are completely involved in their job they are absorbed in it night and day. For other
people, their job is simply one of several interests. How involved do you feel in your job?
(1) Very little involved; ray other interests are more absorbing
(2) Slightly involved
(3) Moderately involved; my job and my other interests are equally absorbing to me
(4) Strongly involved
(5) Very strongly involved; my work is the most absorbing interest in my l i f e .
3. How often do you do some extra work for your job which isn't really required of you?
(5) Almost every day
(4) Several times a week
(3) About once 'a week
(2) Once every few weeks
(1) About once a month or less
4. Would you say you work harder, less hard, or about the same as
other people doing your type of work at (name of organization)?
(5) Much harder than most others
(4) A l i t t l e harder than most others
(3) About the same as most others
(2) A little less hard than most others
(1) Much less hard than most others

"How long would you guess you will be working for (name of
company) in the future? (Make a rough estimate.)
(1) Less than a year more
(2) One to two years more
(3) Three to five years more
(4) Six to ten years more
(5) Eleven to fifteen years more
(6) More than fifteen years more

Questionnaire on employee motivation

Q1. Is the present employer the first employer?
a.Yes b. no
Q2. Since when are you working with the present job?a.
1-6 months b. 6-12 months c. 1-2 years d. 2-3 years e. more than 3years
Q3. As an employee what do you think motivates the employee most?a.

Achievement b. recognition c. responsibility d. advancement

Q4. Is salary the most important attribute towards employee motivation?a.
Yes b. noQ5. Is management interested in motivating the employees?a.strongly agree
b.agree c.neutral d. disagree e. highly disagreeQ6. What types of incentives
motivates the employees more.?a.financial b. non-financialQ7. Is performance
appraisal activates helpful in motivating?a.
Strongly agree b. agree c. neutral d. disagree e. highly disagreeQ8. Does
incentives and other benefits influence employees performance?a.
Influence b. does not influence c. no opinion
Q9. Does management involves you in decision making connected to yourdepartment?a.
Yes b. occassionaly c. noQ10. Does carrer development opprotunities motivates
you the most?a.
Strongly agree b. agree c. neutral d. disagree e. strongly disagreeQ11. Is job
security in the existing company a good attribute to motivateemployees?a.
Strongly agree b.agree c. neutral d. disagree e. strongly disagreeQ12. Does
periodical increase in salary motivates you the most?a.
Strongly agree b. agree c. neutral c. dsagree d. strongly disagreeQ13. Are you
satisfied with the support you are getting from the HR department?a.
Strongly agree b. agree c. neutral d. disagree e. strongly disagreeQ14. Are
employees motivated with the job that provides variety, interset
andstimulation?a.
Strongly agree b. agree c. neutral d. disagree e. strongly disagreeQ15. Does
employees get motivated by being given scope to organise ownapproach to work?a.
Strongly agree b. agree c. neutral d. disagree e. highly disagree

QUESTIONNAIRE ON EMPLOYEE MOTIVATION:BASIC NEEDS:

Q.1. The salary increments given to employees who do their jobs very wellmotivates them.
a) Strongly agree b) Agree c) Neither agree nor disagree d) Disagreee) Strongly
disagree
Q.2. Financial incentives motivates me more than non financial incentives.
a) Strongly agree b) Agree c) Neither agree nor disagree d) Disagreee) Strongly
disagree
Q.3. I am satisfied with the salary I draw at present.
a) Strongly agree b) Agree c) Neither agree nor disagree d) Disagreee) Strongly
disagree
Q.4. I am satisfied with the lunch break, rest breaks and leaves given in theorganization.
a) Strongly agree b) Agree c) Neither agree nor disagree d) Disagreee) Strongly
disagree
SAFETY
Q.5.Good physical working conditions are provided in the organization.
a) Strongly agree b) Agree c) Neither agree nor disagree d) Disagreee) Strongly
disagree
Q.6.The employees in the organization feel secured in their job.
a) Strongly agree b) Agree c) Neither agree nor disagree d) Disagreee) Strongly
disagree