Employee Survey Questions

Definition of motivation. Forces that energize, direct, and sustain a persons effort.

1. What motivates you to put forth you best effort in the workplace? (Rank 1 4)
___ Recognition
___ Opportunity for growth
___ Pay
___ Challenging work

2. Do you think non-cash rewards (i.e. gifts from the company, extra vacation time,
tickets to an amusement park, etc.) can be effective in motivating employees to be
more productive?
A. Yes
B. No

3. Why or Why not? (Refer to question #2)

4. Given the following scenarios, which one would you prefer?

A. 50$ bonus
B. A certificate for employee of the year presented at a company dinner?

5. Your employer offers you a high-profile job position. The position entails more
responsibility and requires making key decisions with regard to departmental policy.
However, this jobs pay rate is the same as your current position. Do you take it?
A. Yes
B. No

6. Why or Why not? (Refer to question #5)

7. Which of the following jobs would you prefer? (Choose one)

A. Highly paying job but with no recognition or appreciation of your efforts
B. Moderately paying job with recognition and appreciation of your efforts
8. Have you ever done volunteer work? (Circle one)
A. Yes
B. No

9. Why did you volunteer to do the work?

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

For the challenge

Public recognition
Personal satisfaction
Meet new people
Other

SURVEY RESULTS

Motivation in the WorkPlace

25

24

25

20

15
Number of
People
Recognition

19

18
16

18
15

16

19

18
16

16
13

12
9

Opportunity for Growth

10

Pay

Challenging Work

0
Best (1)

Medium High (2)

Medium Low (3)

Level of Motivation

Non-Cash Rewards = Effective Motivator?

Yes; 94%

No; 6%

Low (4)

Scenarios

Certificate of Employee of the Year; 40%

$150 cash bonus; 60%

High-Profile Job

Do not Take It; 40%

Take it; 60%

What Job Would You Prefer?

39
40
35

26

30
Number of People

25
20
15
10
5
0
High Pay w ith No Recognition

Moderate Pay w ith Recognition

Volunteer Work

No; 23%

Yes; 77%

Reasons for Volunteer Work

30

26

25

20

Num ber of pe ople

15

10

12

6
4

0
For the ChallengePublic Recognition
Personal Satisfaction
Meet New People

Other