QUESTIONNAIRE Dear Sir/ Madam, I am approaching you with a request to fill up the enclosed questionnaire being circulated among

Software Sector Employees to collect data for my doctoral research program on the topic Organizational Climate and Career Plateau: An Empirical Study of Employees in Software Companies in Hyderabad at School of Management Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad My earnest request to you is to fill all the questions. Do not leave any question unanswered, as it may affect the data analysis. I wish to assure you that your responses will be kept confidential. To ensure anonymity, you need not mention your name or sign anywhere in the questionnaire, your co-operation in this regard will be highly appreciated. You can fill the questionnaire and return the same to me either as a hardcopy or as a soft copy email at the earliest.

Thanks and Regards. Your sincerely Marka. Bhavani Research Scholar Mobile: 9949614427

E-mail id: bhavanim79@yahoo.com

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Please provide the following information as requested below. This information will remain confidential and will ONLY be used in aggregate form for statistical purposes. 1. Designation________________________ 2. Name of the

Company___________________________________________ 3. Company ___________ 4. Age : 18 25 26 35 36 45

No. of Employees in the

46 - 55

Above 56

5. Education: Graduate / Post Graduate / Any other __________ 6. Gender: 7. Marital Status: Male Single Female Married Divorce/ Yes Widow No

8. If Married are you presently living with your spouse 9. Is your Spouse Employed Yes

No; 10. No. of Children _______

11. Total work experience ____________ 12. Experience with the present Employer _________ 13. How long have you have been with the present employer in same position______(years) 14. How Many hours per week do you work from office ______(hours) 15. How many hours per week do you work from home________(hours) 16. What type of business is your organization? Software Implementation company other pl. specify 17. Nature of the company: Indian Multinational Company Foreign Mutinational Company Indian Company 18. Working on which project Telecom Communications Retailing Manufacturing Pharmacy Banking Automobile Industry Software Development Company Any

Any other

QUESTIONNAIRE PART-B
Please rate the following on a 5 Point Scale

5-Strongly Agree, 4-Agree, 3 Cant Say, 2-Disagree, 1-Strongly Disagree

Sl.N o. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Questions Managers use the mission or vision statement for direction, or key principles for guiding the enterprises. My supervisor informs me about different opportunities in my organization. My immediate superior keeps me sufficiently updated on my activities and priorities in the company. My immediate superior continuously follows up my behavior and mentors me. Employees at various levels allowed to question the accepted way to doing things. Employees receive feedback about their performance and recognition for their contributions. Natural Mechanisms are in place to encourage innovation, e.g., experiments with new ideas; new products development teams employees suggestions programs. Company initiates Programs to support continuous learning and career development for me. Employees express a sense of belonging to the organization. There is access with employer for sharing views and problems at work. Business process facilitates my performance. I have onsite opportunities. Organization pays for outside training. Organizations pay extra pay for extra working hours. Company gives non-monetary rewards to the employees. Organization provides health scheme facilities to me and my family. My job helps me to develop special abilities. My Boss feels that I am an asset to the company. Clear, planned goals and objectives exist for my job. My job responsibilities have increased significantly. Employees of other Software getting an edge sooner. Companies are 5 4 3 2 1

8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21.

22. 23. 24.

In my organization we communicate in an open way. In our organization we respect every individuals at work. Collaboration is good in my department.

Please rate the following on a 5 Point Scale

5-Strongly Agree, 4-Agree, 3 Cant Say, 2-Disagree, 1-Strongly Disagree

Sl.N o. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. Questions My organization has many programs and policies designed to help employees balance work and family life. I will spend the rest of my career with this organization. I have career plan. My job is challenging. I am satisfied with promotional opportunities. I am clear on the scope and responsibilities of my role. I have an opportunity to learn and grow in my current job. I am able to give time to my family and friends. I am able to utilize my expertise and abilities in my present position. I maintain quality. I do not feel isolated at work. Deserving people are getting promoted. I have freedom to decide how to do my work. I feel certain about how much authority I have at work. I have a fun at work place. I have flexible working hours. I feel relaxed at work. I am satisfied with supervisory support. I believe that I have been in the same level for long time. I am currently looking for another organization to work for. My job tasks and activities have become routine and boring for me. I value my leisure higher than promotion. I sacrifice some training and promotion opportunities due to my family obligations. I am willing to put in extra effort to help the organization succeed and achieve goals. I have recognition in my organization. 5 4 3 2 1

I need more training and preparation to do my work properly. Suggestions: