WORKPLACE SPIRITUALITY, EMPLOYEES WORK BEHAVIOUR AND

ORGANISATIONAL OUTCOMES

EMPLOYEES INTERVIEW SCHEDULE

[Link].

Respected Sir / Madam,

I am Siddu Sirisha Ph.D., Research Scholar, pursuing research in the Department

of Business Administration, Annamalai University. I am soliciting your participation in my
research study on entitled “WORKPLACE SPIRITUALITY, EMPLOYEES WORK
BEHAVIOUR AND ORGANISATIONAL OUTCOMES “and hope you will agree to take about
15 minutes of your time to complete this survey. Your responses are confidential; it will be used
only for the academic purpose. Data gathered in this study will be used only for research
purposes. Thank you sir for your valuable time spent and sharing your ideas to me. I once again
thank you for participating in this study and for your kind help.

[Link] [Link] Sirisha

(Roll No1811130008)
Assistant Professor Assistant Professor
Research Supervisor & Guide Research Scholar (P/T)
Department of Business Administration Dept. of Business Administration
Annamalai University Annamalai University
Annamalai Nagar-608 002 Annamalai Nagar-608 002
(A). DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS

Name :

1. Designation :

2. Department :

3. Age : Below 30 years 31 to 40 years

41 to 50 years 51 and above years

4. Sex : Male Female

5. Marital Status : Married Unmarried

6. Qualification : School Level ITI / Diploma Graduates

Post Graduates Professional

7. Experience : Below 5 years 6 to 10 years

11 to 20 years 21 years & above

8. Income : Below Rs.10000/- Rs.10001 to 20000/-

(per month) Rs.20001 to 30000/- Rs.30001 to 40000/-

Rs.40001 to 50000/- Rs.50001 & above

 The set of questions asks about your perception of the importance of certain behaviors to a
spiritual leader and employee. Many leaders will perform similar behaviors but this study is
interested in those behaviors that you think are specific to spiritual leaders and employee. In
other words, which behaviors are important to spiritual leaders that might not be important to
other types of leaders. Although some of the suggested behaviors may seem similar, please read
each one carefully and indicate which behaviors you think are key to spiritual leadership by
marking the appropriate box
Strongly Agree 5
Agree 4
Neither Agree Nor disagree 3
Disagree 2
Strongly Disagree 1

Sl SA A N DA SD
No. Statement 5 4 3 2 A
1

Innovative
1 I am encouraged to be innovative and creative in my work
2 My department is encouraged to innovate and creative
3 The company plans adequately for the future
4 The company responds promptly to new commercial and technical innovations
and creative
5 Work methods here are quickly changed to meet new conditions
Vision
6 I understand and am committed to my organization’s vision.
7 My workgroup has a vision statement that brings out the best in me.
8 My organization’s vision inspires my best performance.
9 I have faith in my organization’s vision for its employees.
10 My organization’s vision is clear and compelling to me.
Hope/faith
11 I have faith in my organization and I am willing to bdo whatever it
takesQtoinsure that it accomplishes its mission
12 I persevere and exert extra effort to help my organization succeed because I
have faith in what it stands for.
13 I always do my best in my work because I have faith in my organization and
its leaders.
14 I set challenging goals for my work because I have faith in my organization
and want us to succeed.
15 I demonstrate my faith in my organization and its mission by doing everything
16 I can to help us succeed.
Altruistic love
16 My organization really cares about its people.
17 My organization is kind and considerate toward its workers, and when they are
suffering, wants to do something about it.
18 The leaders in my organization bwalk the walk as well as btalk the talk
19 My organization is trustworthy and loyal to its employees.
20 My organization does not punish honest mistakes.
21 The leaders in my organization are honest and without false pride.
22 The leaders in my organization have the courage to stand upfor their people.
Direction
23 The future of this company has been well communicated to all employee
24 We all feel part of company
25 I am clear about the part I can play in helping this company achieve its goals
26 The future objectives of the company are consistent with my personal
objectives
27 The future of this company is bright
28 The vast majority of the employees share a clear understanding of where the
company is going and what it is trying to achive.
Meaning/calling
29 The work I do is very important to me.
30 My job activities are personally meaningful to me.
31 The work I do is meaningful to me.
32 The work I do makes a difference in people’s lives.
Membership
33 I feel my organization understands my concerns.
34 I feel my organization appreciates me, and my work.
35 I feel highly regarded by my leadership.
36 I feel I am valued as a person in my job.
37 I feel my organization demonstrates respect for me, and my work

Meaningful of Work
38 MW1: I enjoy my work to the fullest.
39 MW2: I use to maintain high spirit at work
40 MW3: My work gives me suffcient satisfaction and personal meaning.
41 MW4: I feel enthusiastic and energized by my work.
42 MW5: I am able to maintain work-life balance that makes me happy and
healthy.
43 MW6: I experience a sense of personal fullment out of work.
44 MW7: I enjoy keeping a harmonious relationship with people at work.
45 MW8: I experience a kind of positive connection between my job and life
Alignment of Values
46 Feel positive about the values of the organization
47 Organization cares about all its employees
48 My personal values are similar with the value systems of this organization.
49 Organization has a conscience
50 Feel connected with the mission of the organization
51 My organization has a moral obligation for its employees
52 Organization is concerned about health of employees
53 I feel being part of organization’s goals
54 Employee’s morale are taken due care in my organization to boost work spirit
55 My organization is concerned about the upliftment of the poor.
56 Individual and organization’s mission and vision are interconnected in my
organization
Compassion
57 CO1 I can easily feel the distress of others.
58 CO2 I help others when they are in trouble.
59 CO3 I am concerned about my colleagues’ needs and requirements.
60 CO4 I put conscious efforts to bring a viable solution to other’s problems
Spiritual Orientation
61 Sometimes I experience a sense of enlightenment for my job.
62 I feel I am guided by a supernatural power about my work.
63 I experience joy and happiness at work.
64 I experience a sense of gratification out of my work.
65 My connection with supreme power provides positive energy and guidance for
my work.
66 There is no scope for spirituality at my workplace. (R)
67 I do not receive any appreciation for my spiritual values at work. (R)
68 At times, I experience blissful moments at work.
69 Time just goes on for me while at work.
70 My spiritual values guide my decision at work.
71 I experience high energy and vitality at work which is dicult to explain.
72 I use to feel elevated for the work I do.

Mindfulness

73 I do jobs or tasks automatically, without being aware of what I am doing

74 I find myself working without paying attention.
75 At work, I break or spill things because of carelessness, not
paying attention, or thinking of something else
76 I rush through work activities without being really attentive
to them.
77 I go to the places on automatic pilot, and then wonder why I went there.
78 It seems I am working automatically without much awareness of what I’m doing.

Connectedness
79 I experience a real sense of trust and personal connection with my coworkers
80 I share a strong sense of purpose and meaning with my coworkers about our
work
81 I am valued at work for who I am
82 I feel like I am part of a community at work
Sense of community
83 Working cooperatively with others is valued
84 Feel part of a community
85 Believe people support each other
86 Feel free to express opinions
87 Think employees are linked with a common purpose
88 Believe employees genuinely care about each other
89 Feel there is a sense of being a part of a family

The following statements are to describe your emotional intelligence as you have, Please answer
all the statements in the 5 point scale. Your level of agree is 5 to 1 which is strongly agree to
strongly disagree.
Strongly Agree 5
Agree 4
Neither Agree Nor disagree 3
Disagree 2
Strongly Disagree 1

Sl SA A N DA SDA
No. Statement 5 4 3 2 1

1 I can recognize my emotions and their effects easily

2 I am aware of my strengths and limits

3 I can judge my self-worth and capabilities
4 I can keep in check my disturbing emotions & desires
5 I always maintained standards of honesty and Integrity
6 I always take responsibility of my personal performance
7 I am quite flexible in handling change
8 I feel comfortable with novel ideas, approaches and new
Information
9 I always force to improve or meet a standard of excellence
10 I align with the goals of the group or organization
11 I always ready to act on opportunities
12 I keep myself persistence in pursuing goals despite
13 I feel others feeling and perspectives and take an active
Entered in their concerns
14 I understand others development needs and courage their
Abilities
15 I anticipate, recognize and meet customer’s needs
[Link] Statement SA A N DA SDA
5 4 3 2 1

16 I can develop opportunities through different kind of

People
17 I can analyse groups emotional, current & power
relationship’s
18 I exercise effective tactics for urging
19 I listen others openly and send them convincing
Messages
20 I can negotiate and resolve disagreements
21 I inspire and guide individual and groups
22 I can take initiative and manage change easily
23 I develop helpful relationship’s
24 I work with others towards mutual goals
25 I create group synergy in pursue collective goals

Strongly Agree 5
Agree 4
Neither Agree Nor disagree 3
Disagree 2
Strongly Disagree 1
Job Autonomy SA A N DA SDA
5 4 3 2 1

26 I am allowed to decide how to go about getting my job done (the methods

to use)
27 I am able to choose the way to go about my job (the procedures
to utilize).
28 I am free to choose the methods to use in carrying out my work
29 I have control over the scheduling of my work
30 I have some control over the sequencing of my work activities
(when I do what).
31 My job is such that can decide when to do particular work
activities.
32 My job allows me to modify the normal way we are evaluated
so that I can emphasize some aspects of my job and play down
others
33 I am able to modify what my job objectives are (what I am
supposed to accomplish).
34 I have some control over what I am supposed to accomplish
(what my supervisor sees as my job objectives)

Self-Efficacy
35 1 My new job is well within the scope of my abilities
36 I do not anticipate any problem in adjusting to work in this
organization
37 I feel I am overqualified for the job I will be doing
38 I have all the technical knowledge I need to deal with my new job,
all I need now is practical experience.
39 I fell confident that my skill and abilities equal or exceed those of
my future colleagues
40 My past experiences and accomplishments increase my
 confidence that I will be able to perform successfully in this
organization.
41 I could have handled a more challenging job than the one I will
be doing
Self actualization
I feel l must do what others expect me to do'

4. (P) It is always necessary that others approve of what I do'

5. N) I feel free to be angry at those I love.
6. (P) I don't accept my own weaknesses.
7. (P) I can like people without having to approve of them'
8. (N) I avoid attempts to analyze and simplify complex domains'
9. (P) It is better to be yourself than to be popular.
10. æ) I have no mission in life to which I feel especially dedicated.
11. (p) I can express my feelings even when they may result in
undesirable consequences.
12. (P) I do not feel responsible to help anybody.
13. G) I am loved because I can give love.
14. (P) I am bothered by fears ofbeing inadequate'
15. I fear failure.
(P) I believe that people are essentially good and can be trusted.

The following statements are to describe your job satisfaction level, kindly state your opinion in
the Five point scale.
Strongly Agree 5
Agree 4
Neither Agree Nor disagree 3
Disagree 2
Strongly Disagree 1
Daftuar’s Job Satisfaction
[Link]. Statement H MH M L VL
5 4 L 2 1
3
Job Satisfaction
1. My job provides adequate opportunities to do different things from time
to time
2. My job provides adequate opportunities to be “some body” in the
community.
3. My supervisor is quite competent in making decisions
4. My Job provides for stable employment in suitable ways
5. My job provides adequate opportunities to do something that makes use
of my abilities.
6. My job provides fair Pay
7. My job provides adequate opportunities for advancement on this job
8. I’m happy with the working conditions.
9 I’m happy with the way my co-workers get along with each other
10 My Job provides me a feeling of accomplishment.
11 I’m happy with the General management of the company
12 I’m happy with my past advancements’ in this organization
13 There are adequate opportunities for future growth (in efficiency)
14 Social conditions are appropriate for the job with in the organization
15 My work is suitably recognized in the organization
16 I’m happy with the kind and amount of responsibilities assigned to me.
17 I’m happy with my work as a whole.
18 I’m happy with my company/organization as a whole.

Job Involvement

1 The most important things that happen to me involve my current job.

2 To me my job is only a small part of who I am.
3 I am very much involved personally in my job
4 I live, eat, and breathe my job
5 Most of my interests are centred around my job.
6 I have very strong ties with my current job, which would be very difficult
to break.
7 Usually I feel detached from my job
8 Most of my personal life goals are job-oriented.
9 I consider my job to be central to my existence.
10 I like to be absorbed in my job most of the time

The following statements are to describe your Organization Citizenship Behavior kindly
indicate your level of agree ness on each statements. Using the following five point scale(Garima
Mathur and Silky Vigg (2007)) and (Allen and Meyer, 2000
Strongly Agree 5
Agree 4
Neither Agree Nor disagree 3
Disagree 2
Strongly Disagree 1

Sl. Statements SA N D S
No 5 A 3 A D
A
4 2
1
Courtesy
1 Helping colleague, when he is in trouble.’
2 ’Always ready to help.’
3 Going to help others.’
4 Cooperative towards new entrants
5 Helping others even when busy.’
 Altruism
6 ‘Keep organisation clean.’
7 Proper utilization of organisation resources.’
8 Attending non-compulsory meetings after Work.
9 ‘Adhere to organisational rules and regulations.
10 Understanding others problems
11 ‘Release employees stress.’

Sportsmanship
12 ‘Consistent result towards organisation.’
13 Responsible attitude.’
14 ‘Friendly and lively attitude towards employee.’
15 Updated with employees performance.’
16 ‘Utilise spare time by increasing knowledge.’
17 ‘Follow org. working procedure.’

Conscienceness
18 ‘Appreciate constructive ideas of subordinate’
19 Helping colleagues.’
20 ‘Acting proactively.’

Loyalty
21 Loyal towards my organization.
22 Sense of belongingness.’
23 Working above expectations.’

Civic Virtue
24 ‘Team work.’
26 Encourage peers to follow organisational policies.’
27 ‘Remain committed towards organisation.’

Extra-role Behaviour
28 ‘Keeping personal and professional differences.’
29 Active participation in extra-curricular activities.

Commitment
30 Committed towards the organisation.’
Affective commitment
31 I am proud to tell others that I am part of this organization
32 I have a strong affection for this organization
33 I feel like “part of the family” at my organization

Normative commitment
34 Even if it were to my advantage, it would not be right to leave my organization now
35 I would not leave my organization right now because I have a sense of obligation to
the people in it
36 If I got another offer for a better job elsewhere, I would not feel it was right to leave
my organization
Continuance commitment
37 I remain in this organization because I feel that it would not be easy to enter into
another organization
38 I remain in this organization because leaving it would imply great personal
sacrifices
39 I believe that I have just a few options to consider leaving this organization
40 I remain in this organization because I feel that I have few opportunities in other
organizations

Kindly rate your job performance level in your work place. Using following scale
1 = Very Poor Performance,
2 = Poor Performance
3 = Moderate
4 = Good
5 = Excellent
Wright et al(Wright, Kacmar, McMahan, & Deleeuw, 1995).
[Link]. Statements E G M P VP
5 4 3 2 1
1 On the job, I express an underlying concern for doing things better, for improving
situations.
2 On the job, I exhibit zeal about the job and a consequent willingness to work hard
and energetically.
3 On the job, I exhibit a willingness to go beyond what the job requires and act
before being asked.
4 I exhibit an ability to see the whole, parts and relations and use this to set
priorities, plan, anticipate and evaluate.
5 On the job, I always get things done on time.
6. My superior is never disappointed in the quality of work that I produce
7 My work habits (tardiness, length of breaks etc.) are exemplary.
8 I continue to be productive even when my superior is out of the workplace for an
extended period of time.
9 My superior never has to check up on me.
10 I get along well with my co-workers.
 The Organisational effectiveness evaluation checklist.
Strongly Agree 5
Agree 4
Neither Agree Nor disagree 3
Disagree 2
Strongly Disagree 1

1. is applicable to organizations in different industries.

2. is applicable to organizations regardless of structure.
3. is applicable to profit and nonprofit organizations.
4. takes appropriate factors into account.
5. is relevant, fit for evaluating organizational effectiveness.
6. is impartial and unbiased.
7. does not inappropriately discriminate against organizations.
8. costs are reasonable in terms of time.
9. costs are reasonable in terms of specialist expertise required.
10. costs are reasonable for those submitting the information.
11. is minimally disruptive to the organization being evaluated.
12. is easy to apply.
13. is easy to understand.
14. is externally credible, believable to multiple constituencies.
15. criteria of merit are complete.
16. criteria of merit are non-overlapping.
17. criteria of merit are concise.
18. criteria of merit are confirmable (i.e., measurable or reliably
inferable).
19. criteria of merit can be measured by a common standard.
20. provides clear direction for evaluating organizational
effectiveness.

Use the following percentage level and state your opinion to each statement in terms of your

Sl.N Statements 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
o.
1. Be a representative for fellow employees On a joint
employee management committee or task-force on the
change initiative
2. Be a member of a design team that would come up with
ideas on how to change work process
3. Attend a meeting at which employees can
Give their suggestions/opinions about the
changes to be made
4. Vote in a referendum on whether or not a Certain change
should take place.
5. Give your suggestions/opinions to an employee representing
you on a change committee or task-force

6. Fill-out and return a survey asking you about work and

possible changes at work

7. Submit a suggestion on how to improve work

processes to an employee suggestion program
( eg. A suggestion box at work)

8. Participate in change initiatives in general

State your opinion towards the empowerment of your job. Use the following scale
1= Very Strongly Disagree,
2= Strongly Disagree,
3= Disagree,
4= Neutral,
5= Agree
6= Strongly Agree,
7= Very Strongly Agree

[Link]. Statements VSA SA A N DS SDA VS

7 6 5 4 3 2 DA
1
1. I am confident about my ability to do my job

2. The work that I do is important to me

3. I have significant autonomy in determining how I do

my job

4. My impact on what happens in my department is

large
5. My job activities are personally meaningful to me

6. I have a great deal of control over what happens in

my Department

7. I can decide on my own how to go about doing my

 own work

8. I have considerable opportunity for independence and

freedom in how I do my job

9. I have mastered the skills necessary for my job

10.
The work I do is meaningful to me

11. I have significant influence over what happens in my

department
12. I am self-assured about my capabilities to perform my
work activities

State your opinion towards the accountability of your job. Use the following seven point scale.
1= Strongly Disagree,
2= Disagree,
3= Slightly Disagree,
4= Neutral,
5= Slightly Agree
6= Agree,
7= Strongly Agree

[Link]. Statements SA A SLA N SLDA DA SDA

7 6 5 4 3 2 1
1. I am held accountable for my actions at
work
2. Top management holds me accountable for
all of my decisions
3. If things don’t go the way they should I will
hear about it from top management
4. The success of my immediate work group
depends on my success and failures
5. I often have to explain why I do certain
things at work.
6. In the grand scheme of things, my efforts at
work are very important
7. The jobs of many people at work depend on
my success or failures
8. Co-workers, Subordinates and bosses
closely scrutinize my efforts at work.

State your opinion towards the Personality of your job. Use the following five point scale
 1= Strongly Disagree,

2= Disagree,

3= Neutral ,

4= Agree,

5= Strongly Agree

Sl. Statements SA A N DA SDA

No 5 4 3 2 1
1. Is talkative
2. (R)Tends to find fault with others
3. Does a thorough job
4. Is depressed,
5. Is original, comes up with new ideas
6. (R)Is reserved
7. Is helpful and unselfish with others
8. (R)Can be somewhat careless
9 (R)Is relaxed, handles stress well
10 Is curious about many different things
11 Is full of energy
12 (R)Starts quarrels with others
13 Is a reliable worker
14 Can be tense
15 Is ingenious, a deep thinker
16 Generates a lot of enthusiasm
17 Has a forgiving nature
18 (R)Tends to be disorganized
19 Worries a lot
20 Has an active imagination
21 (R)Tends to be quiet
22 Is generally trusting
23 (R)Tends to be lazy
24 (R)Is emotionally stable, not easily upset
25 Is inventive
26 Has an assertive personality
27 (R)Can be cold and aloof
28 Perseveres until the task is finished
29 Can be moody
30 Values artistic, aesthetic experiences
31 (R) Is sometimes shy, inhibited
32 Is considerate and kind to almost everyone
33 Does things efficiently
34 (R) Remains calm in tense situations
35 (R)Prefers work that is routine
36 Is outgoing, sociable
37 (R)Is sometimes rude to others
38 Makes plans and follows through with them
39 Gets nervous easily
40 Likes to reflect, play with ideas
41 (R)Has few artistic interests
42 Likes to cooperate with others
43 (R)Is easily distracted
44 Is sophisticated in art, music, or literature

Note: Check whether you have completed all the questions

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