Research Questionnaire Superior Subordinate relationship

This questionnaire is designed as a survey to identify the Superior Subordinate relationship. Your responses will be kept strictly confidential and all information provided here will only be used for this research study. SECTION I - DEMOGRAPHIC AND GENERAL INFORMATION - Kindly provide information on the following demographic and other general questions. The demographic information is required solely for statistical purposes. Please mark X in the appropriate box.
1. Age:

Less than 20 Between 30 and 40

2. Sex:

Between 20 and 25 Greater than 40 Female

Between 25 and 30

Male

3. Ethnicity:

Sinhalese

Tamil

Muslim

Malay

Other

4. Which of the following best describes your origin?

Within Colombo

Outside Colombo

5. Which of the following best describes your family life cycle stage?

Single | No Dependants Married | No Children

Single | Have Dependants (Parents etc.) Married | Have very small children Married | No dependants

Married | Have dependant teenage or young adult children

6. What is the highest Academic Qualification you have obtained?

Ordinary Level Bachelors Degree

Advanced Level Masters Degree

Diploma Other

Professional Certification

7. How many years of experience do you have?

Less than 1 year Between 5 to 8 years

Between 1 to 3 years More than 8 years

Between 3 to 5 years

8. How many employees are there in the company who work under you?

Less than 10 More than 20

Between 10 and 15

SECTION II JOB SATISFACTION - For the following questions please select the most appropriate answer. dissatisfiedNeither satisfied nor

Completely Dissatisfied

Question

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Take home salary Bonuses / allowances Promotions Medical Insurance Share / Stock Options Facilities to obtain loans Training opportunities on Technology Technology used at work A challenging work environment Overseas Exposure Flexible Time of work Relationship with superior Recognition by the management Training opportunities on soft skills

Completely Satisfied

Dissatisfied

Satisfied

SECTION III SUPERIOR-SUBORDINATE RELATIONSHIP AND PERCEIVED OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN THE INDUSTRY For the following questions please select the most appropriate answer. Neither agree nor disagree

Strongly Disagree

Question

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Advice and information (Task related behavior) My superior freely and constantly discusses work issues with me My supervisor tells me what steps to follow when doing my work. My superior is always there when I need his help to complete my tasks My supervisor tells me what tools and technologies to use when doing my work. My superior gives me impartial, valid comments about my performance My Superior highlights my achievements to the company management Professional Respect My superior encourages me to voice my opinions at project discussions My supervisor does not ridicule or make fun of me. My does not scold me in front of others My superior dislikes me because of my gender, age, experience level or ability My superior does not let me participate in corporate activities My superior encourages me to acquire professional and academic qualifications My superior is concerned about my career aspirations

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Strongly agree

Disagree

Agree

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Friendship My superior stays at office whenever I am working till late My supervisor strikes up casual conversations with me Trust My superior trusts the decisions I take by myself regarding project work My superior allows me to do different things using a variety of skills My superior believes in my ability when assigning tasks letting me develop complex modules My superior trusts the effort estimates that I provide regarding the assigned tasks Attractive Opportunities available in the industry I get better opportunities to learn new technology in my current organization than in the industry The exposure to technology at other companies in the industry are higher than in the current company The salary and incentives offered by other companies in the industry are greater than what is offered in my company The onsite opportunities at other companies in the industry are higher than in the current company Turnover Intentions I am always on the lookout for job opportunities in the industry I will leave my current job as soon as I get a better job I would prefer very much not to continue working for the current organization I feel a strong sense of belongingness to the current organization I feel like Part of the family at my organization

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SECTION IV

Please write your answers for the following in the space provided below
a. What is the most critical factor that you value in the relationship you have with your

superior?

b. What are the key improvements you suggest to your superior which could improve

the relationship you have with your superior?

c. What are the key improvements you suggest to your management which could

improve the relationship you have with your superior?

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