Questionnaire

Target Respondents: Full-time University Faculty (who have participated in PD activities)

Instructions:This survey is part of a doctoral research study on faculty development and organizational practices. Your participation is voluntary and anonymous. There are no right or wrong answers. We are solely interested in your honest opinions and perceptions. Please read each statement carefully and indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree based on your personal experience at your institution.

Please use the following scale for Sections 2 through 6:

1 = Strongly Disagree (SD)2 = Disagree (D)3 = Neutral (N)4 = Agree (A)5 = Strongly Agree (SA)

Demographic Variable
D1. Gender
Demographic Variable
D2. Age
Demographic Variable
D3. Highest Education Level
Demographic Variable
D4. Academic Rank
Demographic Variable
D5. Tenure at Current Institution
Demographic Variable
D6. Primary Academic Discipline

Section 2: Professional Development (PD)


Section 2: Professional Development (PD)

  • Strongly Disagree (SD)
  • Disagree (D)
  • Neutral (N)
  • Agree (A)
  • 5Strongly Agree (SA)
1. My university provides comprehensive training programs to help me develop new teaching and research-related skills.
2. I receive regular opportunities to participate in professional development activities relevant to my academic career growth.
3. The PD programs offered are highly relevant to my current role and future career goals.
4. The quality of the training and development programs at my university is high.
5. My department chair or team leader encourages me to participate in professional development.
6. I have access to sufficient resources (e.g., time, funding) to support my professional development.

Section 3: Professional Appraisal (PA)

  • Strongly Disagree (SD)
  • Disagree (D)
  • Neutral (N)
  • Agree (A)
  • 5Strongly Agree (SA)
7. My performance appraisal (e.g., annual review) accurately reflects the skills I have developed through training.
8. The performance evaluation system at my university is fair.
9. I receive clear and constructive feedback based on my performance appraisal results.
10. The results of my performance appraisal are directly used to create my personal development plan.
11. The appraisal process helps me understand what is expected of me to meet institutional goals and advance my career here.

Section 4: Incentive Mechanism (IM)

  • Strongly Disagree (SD)
  • Disagree (D)
  • Neutral (N)
  • Agree (A)
  • 5Strongly Agree (SA)
12. My university provides adequate financial rewards (e.g., bonuses, raises) for completing professional development programs.
13. There are clear career advancement opportunities for faculty who excel in professional development activities.
14. Faculty who apply new skills acquired from training are recognized and rewarded.
15. The incentive system here motivates me to actively participate in development programs.
16. I believe that improving my skills through PD will lead to tangible benefits for me.
17. The non-monetary rewards (e.g., recognition, access to more interesting projects) for development are attractive.
18. Overall, the incentive system for faculty development is effective.

Section 5: Self-Development (SD)

  • Strongly Disagree (SD)
  • Disagree (D)
  • Neutral (N)
  • Agree (A)
  • 5Strongly Agree (SA)
19. I frequently take the initiative to learn new skills beyond my formal job requirements.
20. I regularly set personal learning goals to enhance my professional capabilities.
21. I seek out feedback from others to identify areas for my own improvement.
22. I often reflect on my performance to understand how I can improve.
23. I am proactive in planning my career development path.

Section 6: Organizational Culture (OC)

  • Strongly Disagree (SD)
  • Disagree (D)
  • Neutral (N)
  • Agree (A)
  • 5Strongly Agree (SA)
24. My university encourages faculty to continuously learn and develop new skills.
25. Managers and department chairs in my university actively support faculty development initiatives.
26. People in my university view problems as opportunities to learn.
27. A culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration exists among faculty here.
28. My university is open to new ideas and innovative approaches proposed by faculty.
29. The leadership at my university is committed to the long-term development of its faculty.

Section 7: Organizational Performance (OP) - Perceptual Measures

  • Strongly Disagree (SD)
  • Disagree (D)
  • Neutral (N)
  • Agree (A)
  • 5Strongly Agree (SA)
30. Compared to peer institutions, my university is more effective at achieving its strategic goals (e.g., educational excellence, research output).
31. My university demonstrates higher operational efficiency (e.g., administrative processes, resource allocation) than its peers.
32. The quality of teaching and research at my university is superior to that of peer institutions.
33. My university's reputation and influence are growing.
34. Overall, my university is a high-performing organization.
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