Annexure

1. AGE OF RESPONDENTS a. Below 20 b. 21 30 c. 31 40 d. Above 40

2. Gender of Respondents a. Male b. Female 3. Marital Status of Respondents a. Married b. Unmarried 4. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION OF RESPONDENTS a. School b. Diploma c. UG d. PG e. Others 5. MONTHLY INCOME a. Below 10000 b. 10000 to 20000 c. 20000 to 30000 d. Above 30000 6. Do you feel that it is important to have a succession planning procedure in this organization?

a. Yes b. No c. Dont Know 7. How long have you been in this role? a. b. c. d. Under 1 Year 1 - 5 Years 6 - 10 Years 11 -15 Years More than 16 Years

8.
a. b. c. d. e.

How many roles have you held during this time? 1 25 6 10 11 15 More than 16

9. How many projects or assignments have you been assigned to during this time? a. b. c. d. e. 1 25 6 10 11 15 More than 16

10. How many career changes have you experienced in your lifetime? a. b. c. d. e. None 15 6 11 12 -16 More than 16

11. Does Megasoft offer training courses in the following areas? Please check all that apply. a. Technical b. Professional Development c. Management/Leadership Development

d. Other e. No Training Offered

12. Would you request training or would your manager suggest training, or both? a. I request b. Manager suggests c. Both 13. Do you believe your career development should include job rotation? a. Yes b. No c. Dont Know 14. Do you believe you can develop to this position or role at Megasoft? a. Yes b. No 15. If you answered 'YES' to question 15, how long do you believe it will take you to achieve this position or role? a. b. c. d. e. Under 1 Year 1 - 5 Years 6 - 10 Years 11 -15 Years More than 16 Years

16. How many lateral moves would you like to make in the next five years? a. None a. b. c. d. 12 34 57 More than 8

17. Do you believe Megasoft provides clear growth and development career tracks within your industry? a. Yes b. No 18. Do you believe Megasoft has a growth and development track specifically for you? a. Yes b. No 19. Would you refer Megasoft to prospective employees? a. Yes b. No 20. Are you able to provide input for strategic decisions in your current role? a. Yes b. No

21. Employees are rewarded for providing high quality products and services to customers. a. b. c. d. e. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly Agree

22. Managers let employees know how their work contributes to the organization's mission and goals.
a. b. c. d. e.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly Agree

23. Considering everything, I am satisfied with my job and the organization at the present time. a. b. c. d. e. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly Agree

24. Employees are kept informed on issues affecting their jobs. a. b. c. d. e. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly Agree

25. A spirit of cooperation and teamwork exists. a. b. c. d. e. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly Agree

26. There is trust between employees and their supervisors/team leaders. a. b. c. d. e. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly Agree

27. All of our business functions (e.g., marketing/sales, IT, manufacturing, R&D, etc.) are integrated in serving the needs of our target markets. a. Strongly Disagree b. Disagree

c. Neither agree nor disagree d. Agree e. Strongly Agree 28. All of our business functions and departments are responsive to each other's needs and requests

a. b. c. d. e.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly Agree

29. Our top managers from every function regularly visit our current and prospective customers.

a. b. c. d. e.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly Agree

30. We freely communicate information about our successful or unsuccessful customer experiences across all business functions. a. b. c. d. e. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly Agree

31. Our managers understand how everyone in our business can contribute to creating customer value. a. Strongly Disagree

b. c. d. e.

Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly Agree

32. The managers of this organization try to comply with the law. a. b. c. d. e. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly Agree

33. Our companies seek to comply with all laws regulating hiring and employee benefits. a. b. c. d. e. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly Agree

34. We have programs that encourage the diversity of our workforce (in terms of age, gender, or race). a. b. c. d. e. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly Agree

35. Internal policies prevent discrimination in employees' compensation and promotion. a. Strongly Disagree b. Disagree c. Neither agree nor disagree

d. Agree e. Strongly Agree 36. The salaries offered by our company are higher than industry averages. a. b. c. d. e. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly Agree

37. Our business supports employees who acquire additional education. a. b. c. d. e. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly Agree

23. Our business encourages employees to join civic organizations that support our community. a. b. c. d. e. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly Agree

24. Flexible company policies enable employees to better coordinate work and personal life. a. b. c. d. e. Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither agree nor disagree Agree Strongly Agree

25. Does your organization have up-to-date, written personnel policies? a. Yes b. No 26. Does your organization have a current, Board-approved Strategic Plan? a. Yes b. No 27. What factors do you consider for getting work done when a vacancy occurs? a. Replacing the position from inside the organization? b. Replacing the position from outside the organization? c. Outsourcing the work? d. Shifting the work to another department that has less to do? e. Eliminating the work entirely? f. Using contingent or temporary workers to get the work done? g. Reorganizing the department to re-allocate the work responsibilities among the existing workers? h. Forming a team so that team members can spread the work among themselves? i. Information on Talent Management Programs (For Managers)

44. For each of the following items mark the number on the scale that indicates the level of management programs at your company. a. Clarified the purpose and desired results of the succession planning and management program b. Determined what performance is required now for all job categories in the organization by establishing competency models c. Established a means to measure individual performance that is aligned with the competencies currently demonstrated by successful performers

d. Determined what performance is needed in the future by establishing future competency models for all job categories e. Created an ongoing means by which to assess individual potential against future competency models f. Established a means by which to narrow gaps through the use of individual development plans g. Created a means to follow up and hold people accountable h. Created a means by which to document competence and find organizational talent quickly when needed. i. Created and sustained rewards for developing people. j. Established a means by which to evaluate the results of the succession planning and management program.