Dear Sir / Madam, The following is a questionnaire which attempts to study the various strategies used by your organization

in initiating and sustaining employee engagement. There is no right or wrong answer. Your responses will remain confidential. (Nowhere in the thesis will your name or your companies name be disclosed.) However, you are requested to note down your name and correct contact details as is the requirement of conducting research. The details would be required in case the examiner wants to cross check the authenticity of this questionnaire as filled in by the researcher.

Given below are some statements to which you have to respond giving an appropriate rating. The rating scale is as follows: 1-----------------------2-------------------------3-------------------------4----------------------------5 Sr. No: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Statement The organization has a strong employee referral system in place to fill in vacancies. There are various employee recognition programmes in the organization which are effective in their purpose. Top managers meet the employees frequently to understand their expectations and aspirations. Mentoring is an essential part of the organization's initiative to further employee growth within the company. The performance management and appraisal system was designed by involving the employees. Managers ensure that their subordinates understand their job responsibilities and its effects on the immediate work environment. Employees are encouraged to pursue hobbies outside their work sphere. The company has various programs and training given to ensure that employees dont reach burn out stage in terms of work related stress. In the organization employees are encouraged to move in between the functions/projects to broaden their experience and make better advancement in their career. There is a regular feedback system informing every employee about his / her performance. The salary package and perks of the company are at par with the best in the industry. The senior management conducts various activities that help in building a strong leadership and employer brand. The company makes an active effort to create a positive work environment. The organization encourages employee empowerment. The Company has an effective career management program in place. The management shares with its employees the current business scenario and future business plans. Employees are rewarded financially for actively participating in the company's financial success. The management believes in collective leadership. There is mutual trust among employees of the organization. The company ensures that employees are provided with the adequate resources required to perform their job efficiently. Rating 1-----2-----3-----4-----5 1-----2-----3-----4-----5 1-----2-----3-----4-----5 1-----2-----3-----4-----5 1-----2-----3-----4-----5 1-----2-----3-----4-----5 1-----2-----3-----4-----5 1-----2-----3-----4-----5 1-----2-----3-----4-----5 1-----2-----3-----4-----5 1-----2-----3-----4-----5 1-----2-----3-----4-----5 1-----2-----3-----4-----5 1-----2-----3-----4-----5 1-----2-----3-----4-----5 1-----2-----3-----4-----5 1-----2-----3-----4-----5 1-----2-----3-----4-----5 1-----2-----3-----4-----5 1-----2-----3-----4-----5

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Flexi time is followed in the company at all levels to help employees maintain an appropriate work-life balance. Leadership values employees for their ability to create competitive advantage for the organization. Top management and managers understand employee engagement. All employees are engaged to the job but not committed to the organization. Employee engagement programmes have reduced turnover, absenteeism, recruitment and training costs. Organization reciprocates with appropriate rewards and recognition systems to engaged employees transparently and fairly. Stay interviews are regularly conducted. Surveys are undertaken periodically to assess engagement (or disengagement) levels of managers and employees. Benchmarking is made with leaders in employee engagement strategies. The financial growth of the company exemplifies the success of employee engagement initiatives. Actions are taken on a regular basis to combat disengagement issues.

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32. Engaged employees are likely to stay longer with the organization. 1-----------------------------2---------------------------3------------------------4----------------------------5 Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly Agree

33. The company has shown lower attrition rates after the implementation of employee engagement initiatives. 1-----------------------------2---------------------------3------------------------4----------------------------5 Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly Agree

34.Attrition rate calculated for the last year ------ %

35.Reduction in employee attrition has been. ------- (13%; 4---6%, 7---10%, >10%)

36.The company calculates attrition for (Please tick the option/options which are applicable) a) Fresher attrition

b) Employees leaving the organization within a year of joining c) Employees at critical positions leaving the organization. d) Low performing employees leaving the organization e) A consolidated attrition rate is calculated not separately for each level.

37.The main reason for employees leaving job are: (State in order of importance/frequency of occurrence- 1 being most important and 7 being least important) a) Relationship with managers / colleagues / work environment b) Compensation and Benefits package c) Excessive work stress affecting work life balance d) Better brand name of others e) Limited development opportunities provided by the company f) Withholding information regarding essential aspects of the company that employees ought to know. g) Job Itself (Role that an individual is supposed to perform) Kindly fill in the details below: NAME (Optional): AGE: EDUCATION: (Highest Education received) DESIGNATION: DEPARTMENT: NAME OF COMPANY: INDUSTRY: TOTAL WORK EXPERIENCE (in years): WORK EXPERIENCE WITHIN COMPANY: PHONE (OFFICE): MOBILE: EMAIL ADDRESS: ______________________________________________ ______________________ ______________________ _____________________ ______________________ ______________________________________________ _ ______________________________________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________________________________ _ ______________________________________________ _ ______________________________________________ _

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