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Appendix 1
A Quantitative Investigation into Employee Perception of
Motivation: A Study of SIA- Guards Security in Kent
Dear Participant,

This survey is aiming to know about the perception about motivation of people who work at
security providing agencies and SIA-G is specifically selected for this purpose. This study is
conducted by _____________ student of MBA. It would take only 5-10 minutes to fill out the
following form. All the information provided by you will be kept confidential and anonymous.
The overall results of the study would be shared with you upon your request.
Thank you for your participation.

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QUESTIONNAIRE

NOTE: Please mark your relevant category to answer the question. Please make sure
to mark only within the box.
Name (Optional): ____________
Please identify your age category:
Less than 35 years
35 to 45 years
45 to 55 years
Above 55 years
Please identify your qualification:
Attended High School
Attended College
Graduate
Post Graduate
Following are the statements that aim to gauge the perception about motivation. Please
show your level of agreement or disagreement by choosing the number from 1-5.
(1= Strongly Disagree, 2= Disagree, 3= Neutral, 4= Strongly Agree, 5= Strongly Agree,)

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1 2 3 4 5

Extrinsic reward
1.

In SIA-G Job performance is an important factor in determining the incentive compensation

2.

of employees
In SIA-G competitive salary packages are offered

3.

In SIA-G compensation of an employee is based on the its competence or ability

4.

The SIA-G compensation system is directly linked with the performance of employees

5.

My salary is satisfactory in relation to what I do

6.

I earn the same as or more that other people in a similar job

Intrinsic Reward
7.

At SIA-G, I am admired regularly for my work

8.

I receive constructive criticism about my work in SIA-G

9.

I get credit for what I do in SIA-G

10.

At SIA-G, I am told that I am making progress

Motivation
11.

I am motivated when recognition is awarded to me on my work

12.

SIA-G treat me fairly to motivate me

13.

I am satisfied with the motivation system of SIA-G

14.

The compensation practices of SIA-G motivate me to perform more

15.

Performance appraisal practices also motive me to perform

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Thank you for time and participation.

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