APPENDICES
ANNEX - I
Dear Respondent,
I am Shivani Jha, an MBA pursuant at the Apex College, Pokhara University. I am conducting a
study entitled “The Effect of Organizational Culture on HR Practices of Female Manager”.
It would be of great help if you spare few minutes of time to respond to the questionnaire. The
information will be kept highly confidential and the information provided will be used only for
the academic purpose only. Thank you for your time and valuable participation.
Questions with mark (*) are compulsory
1. What is your age? *
☐ Below 25
☐ 25–34
☐ 35–44
☐ 45–54
☐ 55 and above
2. What is your gender? *
☐ Female
☐ Male
☐ Other
3. What is your marital status? *
☐ Single
☐ Married
☐ Other
4. What is your highest level of education? *
☐ Diploma
☐ Bachelor’s Degree
☐ Master’s Degree
☐ Doctorate (PhD)
☐ Other: ____________
5. What is your current position in the organization? *
☐ Entry-level Manager
☐ Mid-level Manager
☐ Senior Manager
☐ Executive Level
☐ Other: ____________
6. How many years of total work experience do you have? *
☐ Less than 5 years
☐ 5–10 years
☐ 11–15 years
☐ More than 15 years
7. How long have you worked in your current organization? *
☐ Less than 1 year
☐ 1–3 years
☐ 4–6 years
☐ More than 6 years
8. Which sector does your organization belong to? *
☐ Public Sector
☐ Private Sector
☐ Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)
☐ International/Multinational Organization
☐ Other: ____________
9. What type of industry is your organization involved in? *
☐ Manufacturing
☐ Services
☐ Finance/Banking
☐ Education
☐ Health
☐ Other: ____________
10. Approximately how many employees work in your organization? *
☐ Less than 50
☐ 51–100
☐ 101–500
☐ More than 500
ANNEX – II
This section contains questions about the independent and dependent variables. The
questionnaire used a Likert scale, where respondents indicate their agreement levels from
strongly disagree to strongly agree.
Strongly Disagree= 1, Disagree=2, Neutral=3, Agree=4,
Strongly Agree=5
Supporting Organizational Culture 1 2 3 4 5
I feel that my organization genuinely
supports the growth and development of
female managers.
My organization promotes a work culture
that encourages inclusivity and equal
opportunity for women in leadership.
I believe there is a supportive environment
in my workplace for female managers to
succeed.
I am encouraged to contribute ideas
regardless of my gender.
My organization values the input and
leadership of female managers.
Leadership style 1 2 3 4 5
I am inspired by my leader’s
approach to empowering female
managers.
My supervisor demonstrates a
leadership style that supports
diversity and inclusion.
I feel motivated under a leadership
style that values the professional
growth of female managers.
My manager encourages me to take
on leadership roles.
I receive constructive feedback that
helps me improve as a female
manager.
1 2 3 4 5
Organizational Gender Policies
I am aware of gender equality
policies that support women’s
advancement in my organization.
My organization ensures that HR
policies promote equal opportunities
for female managers.
I believe my company has effective
measures in place to prevent gender
discrimination.
My organization’s gender policies
positively impact my career
progression.
I have benefited from gender-
sensitive training and mentoring
programs.
HR Practices for Female 1 2 3 4 5
Managers
I have access to professional
development opportunities that
support my role as a female manager.
I receive fair and unbiased treatment
during performance evaluations.
My compensation and benefits are
equitable compared to my male
counterparts in similar roles.
I am encouraged to participate in
leadership training and mentoring
programs.
My organization provides me with a
supportive work-life balance policy
that enhances my productivity.