A Survey on Learning at Workplace

Survey - Live

This survey is conducted as part of my PhD research studies and will take around 10 minutes to complete. Please read each question carefully and choose the answer honestly. There are no right or wrong answers, I am only interested in your personal experience. All your responses will be kept confidential.

Part 1
In the past year, I engaged in the following learning activities

Formal Learning

Formal on-the-job training

Received formal coaching from a peer or supervisor to help me improve my job

Participation

My Satisfaction with the Learning Activity was

1= Very Dissatisfied to 5=Very Satisfied

Effectiveness of the learning activity was

1-Very ineffective 5 - Very Effective

Received formal mentoring from a designated mentor to help me plan my career options

Participation

My Satisfaction with the Learning Activity was

1= Very Dissatisfied to 5=Very Satisfied

Effectiveness of the learning activity was

1-Very ineffective 5 - Very Effective

Participated in a training session conducted by a designated trainer to help me learn a specific aspect of my job

Participation

My Satisfaction with the Learning Activity was

1= Very Dissatisfied to 5=Very Satisfied

Effectiveness of the learning activity was

1-Very ineffective 5 - Very Effective

Engaged in a learning project with a group of colleagues to improve a business process

Participation

My Satisfaction with the Learning Activity was

1= Very Dissatisfied to 5=Very Satisfied

Effectiveness of the learning activity was

1-Very ineffective 5 - Very Effective

Formal off-the-job training

Attended a company-sponsored training program in the training centre to improve job specific competence.

Participation

My Satisfaction with the Learning Activity was

1= Very Dissatisfied to 5=Very Satisfied

Effectiveness of the learning activity was

1-Very ineffective 5 - Very Effective

Attended a company-sponsored training program in an outside facility to improve job specific competence.

Participation

My Satisfaction with the Learning Activity was

1= Very Dissatisfied to 5=Very Satisfied

Effectiveness of the learning activity was

1-Very ineffective 5 - Very Effective

Engaged in a company-sponsored training program that was delivered virtually

Participation

My Satisfaction with the Learning Activity was

1= Very Dissatisfied to 5=Very Satisfied

Effectiveness of the learning activity was

1-Very ineffective 5 - Very Effective

Engaged in a company-sponsored training program that was delivered by a correspondence course[online or offline materials]

Participation

My Satisfaction with the Learning Activity was

1= Very Dissatisfied to 5=Very Satisfied

Effectiveness of the learning activity was

1-Very ineffective 5 - Very Effective

Received tuition assistance from my company to attend a college or university course

Participation

My Satisfaction with the Learning Activity was

1= Very Dissatisfied to 5=Very Satisfied

Effectiveness of the learning activity was

1-Very ineffective 5 - Very Effective

Informal Learning

Learning with Others

Had an informal one-on-one discussion with my supervisor about a specific work situation

Frequency

1=Very Infrequent To 5=Very Frequent

Effectiveness of the learning activity was

1=Very ineffective To 5=Very Effective

Exchanged ideas on how to solve a problem situation with peers during a break or after work.

Frequency

1=Very Infrequent To 5=Very Frequent

Effectiveness of the learning activity was

1=Very ineffective To 5=Very Effective

Observed how some other employee dealt with a challenging work situation

Frequency

1=Very Infrequent To 5=Very Frequent

Effectiveness of the learning activity was

1=Very ineffective To 5=Very Effective

Collaborated with others who shared the need to solve a particular problem situation

Frequency

1=Very Infrequent To 5=Very Frequent

Effectiveness of the learning activity was

1=Very ineffective To 5=Very Effective

Self-Experimentation

Spent time to reflect on how I dealt with a challenging work situation

Frequency

1=Very Infrequent To 5=Very Frequent

Effectiveness of the learning activity was

1=Very ineffective To 5=Very Effective

Tried to solve a challenging work situation through trial and error process by myself

Frequency

1=Very Infrequent To 5=Very Frequent

Effectiveness of the learning activity was

1=Very ineffective To 5=Very Effective

Spent time to reflect on what I had learned in a classroom training program and applied it to a challenging work situation

Frequency

1=Very Infrequent To 5=Very Frequent

Effectiveness of the learning activity was

1=Very ineffective To 5=Very Effective

Read a standard operations manual or other similar texts on my own to find an answer to a question

Frequency

1=Very Infrequent To 5=Very Frequent

Effectiveness of the learning activity was

1=Very ineffective To 5=Very Effective

External Scanning

Used the Internet to search for information to help me solve a challenging work situation

Frequency

1=Very Infrequent To 5=Very Frequent

Effectiveness of the learning activity was

1=Very ineffective To 5=Very Effective

Attended a non-mandatory professional conference or seminar that might provide useful information for the future

Frequency

1=Very Infrequent To 5=Very Frequent

Effectiveness of the learning activity was

1=Very ineffective To 5=Very Effective

Read a professional magazine or vendor publication to be updated on a topic

Frequency

1=Very Infrequent To 5=Very Frequent

Effectiveness of the learning activity was

1=Very ineffective To 5=Very Effective

Contacted someone outside the company for help to solve a challenging work situation

Frequency

1=Very Infrequent To 5=Very Frequent

Effectiveness of the learning activity was

1=Very ineffective To 5=Very Effective

Part II
The following are questions regarding your own ways of dealing with challenging situations.

Please choose the most appropriate option.

Personal Characteristics

General Self Efficacy

If something looks too complicated, I will not even bother to try it.

I avoid trying to learn new things when they look too difficult.

When I try something new, I soon give up if I am not initially successful

When I make plans, I am certain I can make them work

If I cannot do a job the first time, I keep trying until I can

When I have something unpleasant to do, I stick to it until I finish it

When I decide to do something, I go right to work on it.

Failure just makes me try harder

When I set important goals for myself, I rarely achieve them

I do not seem to be capable of dealing with most problems that come up in my life

When unexpected problems occur, I do not handle them very well

I feel insecure about my ability to do things

Learning Goal Orientation

The opportunity to do challenging work is important to me

When I fail to complete a difficult task, I plan to try harder the next time I work on it

I prefer to work on tasks that force me to learn new things

The opportunity to learn new things is important to me

I do my best when I’m working on a fairly difficult task

I try hard to improve on my past performance

The opportunity to extend the range of my abilities is important to me.

I enjoy trying different approaches to see which one will work when in difficulty

Motivation To Learn

I try to learn as much as I can from learning activities

I believe I, tend to learn more from learning activities than others

I am usually motivated to gain knowledge and skills from formal learning activities.

I am willing to exert effort in learning activities to improve my skills

I am willing to take part in learning activities even though they are not high priority for me

I am willing to invest effort to improve job skills and competencies

Part III
The following are questions regarding your work environment

Please choose the most appropriate answer.

Work Environment

Organizational Support

In my company employees participate in a wide range of learning activities

My company values the need for employees to learn on a continuous basis

My company rewards employees who attain advanced knowledge and Skills

My company provides the resources that are used to support learning

Supervisor Support

My supervisor encourages me to participate in as many learning activities as possible

My supervisor assigns only those tasks that employees know how to perform

My supervisor provides me with information regarding learning activities

My supervisor adjusts my work schedule when I need to attend a learning activity

Job Characteristics

My job requires me to seek for the better ways to deal with changes of the work.

My job requires continuous learning to meet the customer’s expectations

My job does not allow me to spend much time in learning activities

My job performance depends on the extent of my knowledge and skills

Learning Conditions

Feedback and Knowledge Acquisition

I have a chance to participate in work groups to solve problems through discussion

I have the chance to propose my ideas on different forums

I have the chance to meet colleagues from another IT company formally

I have the opportunity to discuss critical incidents during a debriefing

I have the chance to participate in project teams from different departments

I have the chance to ask for 360 degree feedback about my own functioning

I have the chance to attend lectures of guest speakers

I have the opportunity to look into and discuss the results of inquiries from clients

I have knowledge of important decisions formulated by the higher authorities

I have the chance to look into reports and files of finished projects and trainings

New Learning Approaches & Communication tools

I am assigned complex projects

I have the opportunity to work independently.

I can access internet and e-learning packages

I am able to use phone to receive calls and call others at my workplace

I have the opportunity to meet colleagues in a common space

I learn continuously within the company I work

I possess sufficient information so that I can help and advice technical questions

I have knowledge of new developments in my working area

I have knowledge that I can apply in new working situations

I am capable of giving ample information about this work to external persons

Being Coached

I am being assisted to draw a personal development plan

I am allowed to ask advise from a contact person

I can have a coach or a mentor

I have the opportunity to be in a trial period during which I am assisted

I have the opportunity to participate in a system of job rotation

Coaching Other Employees

I have a chance to coach employees or trainees

I have knowledge of a quality manual

Information Acquisition

I have the opportunity to join a learning or a knowledge network or community

I have a chance to spend time in a library or information centre in the organisation

I can access resources that has basic information about my job

Part IV
The following are questions regarding the performance of your organisation according to your understanding

Please select the most appropriate ones.

Organisational Performance

Employees Measures

Net fluctuation of employees is lower than the competitors

Employees trust for leadership is high

Trust among employees themselves is strong

Organisation of work is efficient than the competitors

Employees are committed

Employees are prepared to go an extra mile for the company

Absenteeism is well below the competitors

Employees are satisfied with the situation in the company

Learning ability and adaptability of the employees is high in comparison to competitors

Risk taking is higher than our competitors

Customers Measures

Number of customer complaints is lower compared to competitors

We retain existing clients and attract new-ones

Reputation in the eyes of the customer has increased

Response time for customer complaints is better than the competitors

Knowledge Performance

Customer satisfaction is greater than the competitors

Number of suggestions implemented is greater than the competitors

Number of new products or services is greater than the competitors

Number of Skilled workers compared to total workforce is higher than the competitors

Total spending devoted to technology and information is more than the competitors

Number of employees learning new skills is greater than the competitors

Years of Experience at this company?

Total Years of experience?

Education completed?

Name of Your organization?

Your current Designation?

Age?

Gender?

Male

Female

A Survey on Learning at Workplace

Part 1 In the past year, I engaged in the following learning activities

Formal Learning

Informal Learning

Part II The following are questions regarding your own ways of dealing with challenging situations.

Please choose the most appropriate option.

Personal Characteristics

Part III The following are questions regarding your work environment

Please choose the most appropriate answer.

Work Environment

Learning Conditions

Part IV The following are questions regarding the performance of your organisation according to your understanding

Please select the most appropriate ones.

Organisational Performance

Part 1
In the past year, I engaged in the following learning activities

Part II
The following are questions regarding your own ways of dealing with challenging situations.

Part III
The following are questions regarding your work environment

Part IV
The following are questions regarding the performance of your organisation according to your understanding