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APPENDIX

Questionnaire

satisfaction

Myanmar

working population

Questionnaire

for for

job Job

satisfaction

among among

Myanmar

working population

No.

Items

A. Relationship with work colleagues

I get well co-operation with

colleagues in my work.

I do not find the jealousy and

competition among colleagues.

B. Relationship with direct executive

There is good communication

from managers to employees.

I am valued by my supervisor.

Overall, my supervisor does a

good job.

Supervisor has high competency.

My supervisor promotes an

atmosphere of teamwork.

My supervisor provides me with

actionable suggestions on what I

can do to improve.

When I have questions or

concerns, my supervisor is able

to address them.

10

My supervisor usually values the

feedback from us.

11

Are you supervised too much,

too little, or just enough?

C. Job content and current position

12

The company clearly conveys its

mission to its employees.

13

The amount of work expected of

me is reasonable.

14

The company has a positive

image to my friends and family.

15

Career path of the workers at the

company is transparent.

16

I am happy with my current

position.

17

I find that my work is

meaningful.

18

I have a job that I deserve.

19

My contributions are valued by

the company.

20

The work is distributed evenly

across our team.

21

I solve customers’ problems.

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agree

453

Agree

Responses

Neutral Disagree

Strongly

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Items

D. Organization and management

22

I have the tools and resources I

need to do my job.

23

Overall, I am satisfied with my

job.

24

My work in this department is

improving my skill and

knowledge.

25

When I do a good work, I

receive the recognition from the

organization that I should

receive.

26

There is the chance for

promotion in my work.

27

I will advise a friend to apply for

a job at this company.

28

I have the training I need to do

my job.

29

I feel I am underutilized in my

job.

E. Income, incentives and welfare

30

I am happy with my salary.

31

I am happy the benefits offered

by the company.

32

The company is flexible with

respect to your family

responsibilities.

33

I have never been observed or

experienced any forms of

discrimination or harassment at

this company.

Strongly

agree

Agree

Responses

Neutral Disagree

Strongly

disagree

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