Questionnaire

Dear Sir/Madam
This is a questionnaire to study the “Effectiveness of Performance
Appraisal at Kerala Small Industries Development Corporation Limited” as part of my
curriculum. The information provided by you will be kept confidential and will be used only
for analyzing issues under the study.

Age: -
Below 25 [ ] 26 – 35 [ ] 36 – 45 [ ]
46 -55 [ ] Above 55 [ ]
Gender: -
Male [ ] Female [ ] Others [ ]
Education / Qualification: -
SSLC [ ] PLUS TWO [ ] Graduation [ ]
PG [ ] Technical [ ] Others [ ]
Experience (In years): -
Less than 3 [ ] 3–6 [ ] 6–9 [ ]
9 – 12 [ ] 12 & above [ ]

1. How do you rate the performance appraisal system at Kerala SIDCO.?

Excellent [ ] Good [ ] Average [ ]
Poor [ ] Very poor [ ]
2. How familiar are you with performance appraisal process at Kerala SIDCO.?
Very familiar [ ] Somewhat familiar [ ] Neutral [ ]
Very unfamiliar [ ]
3. Do you get any formal feedback regarding your performance?
Yes [ ] No [ ] To an extend [ ]

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4. Do you agree that the time spent in performance appraisal process is worth?
Strongly agree [ ] Agree [ ] Neutral [ ]
Strongly disagree [ ] Disagree [ ]
5. Does performance appraisal improve your job satisfaction?
Strongly agree [ ] Agree [ ] Neutral [ ]
Strongly disagree [ ] Disagree [ ]
6. Are you satisfied with the appraisal system of the employees in Kerala SIDCO?
Highly satisfied [ ] Satisfied [ ] Highly dissatisfied [ ]
Dissatisfied [ ]
7. Does the present system of performance appraisal need further improvement?
Strongly agree [ ] agree [ ] Neutral [ ]
Strongly disagree [ ] Disagree [ ]
8. Do you get motivation by this appraisal?
Never [ ] Rarely [ ] Sometimes [ ]
Every time [ ]
9. Do you feel comfortable with your performance appraiser?
Strongly agree [ ] agree [ ] Neutral [ ]
Strongly disagree [ ] disagree [ ]
10. Do you agree performance appraisal helps in your career development?
Strongly agree [ ] agree [ ] Neutral [ ]
Strongly disagree [ ] disagree [ ]
11. How often your performance appraised?
Every 3 months [ ] One year [ ] Every six months [ ]
More than one year [ ]
12. Is there any conflict occurred due to performance appraisal system?
Always [ ] Often [ ] Vocationally [ ]
Rarely [ ] Never [ ]

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13. According to you proper feedback mechanism will improve your performance?
Yes [ ] No [ ] To an extent [ ]
14. Does the performance appraisal system give a proper assessment of your contribution to
the organization?
Strongly agree [ ] Agree [ ] Neutral [ ]
Strongly disagree [ ] Disagree [ ]
15. Do you have clear understanding of rating scale used in performance appraisal process?
No little [ ] Unknown [ ] well known [ ]
16. Do you agree that performance appraisal system provides an open communication
channel between superior and subordinate?
Strongly agree [ ] Agree [ ] Neutral [ ]
Strongly disagree [ ] Disagree [ ]
17. Do you agree that your individual performance is strongly reflected in your
compensation?
Strongly agree [ ] Agree [ ] Neutral [ ]
Strongly disagree [ ] Disagree [ ]
18. To what extend is the training given after appraisal is effective?
Substantially [ ] Marginally [ ] To a certain extend [ ]
To less extend [ ] Not at all [ ]
19. Rate the transparency of the performance appraisal system?
Highly satisfied [ ] Satisfied [ ] Highly dissatisfied [ ]
Dissatisfied [ ] Neutral [ ]
20. How do you rate the appraiser’s job knowledge?
Excellent [ ] Good [ ] Average [ ]
Below average [ ] Poor [ ]
Suggestions if any: -
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Thank you, for your valuable time for filling this questionnaire.

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