QUESTIONNAIRE ON THE IMPACT OF HRM PRACTICES ON

ISLAMIC BANK’S PERFORMANCE

This survey is being conducted to gather the information from selected staff of Islamic

Banks to assist in the conclusion of the impact of HRM practices on Islamic Banks of

Pakistan’s performance. The information required is only for academic purpose and any

information provided would be treated with the utmost confidentiality and shall be used

only for the intended purpose. Your candid opinion is highly solicited. It will be much

appreciated if you could spare some minutes to complete this questionnaire.

Thank you.

1. Gender: (a) Male [ ] (b) Female [ ]

2. Age (in years). Please tick (√)

20 – 30 [ ] 31 – 40[ ] 41 – 50 [ ] 51 – 60 [ ] 61 and above [ ]

3. Marital status: Single [ ] Married [ ] Divorced [ ]

4. Highest level of education. Please tick (√)

(specify) ……………

6. What type of organization /industry are you in? Banking [ ] Others (specify):....

9. What type of employment contract do you have? Please tick (√)

Permanent Full Time [ ] Part-time [ ] Contract [ ] Temporal [ ]

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Strongly Disagree (SA) Disagree (D) Neutral (N) Agree (A) Strongly Agree (SA)

Using the scale above (1 – 5) please tick (√) the levels of agreement in SA A N DA SD
each of the items below with regards to the HRM practices of your bank
1 2 3 4 5

1. Recruitment and Selection

Advertisements are used by the bank to recruit

In this organisation, the selection system selects those with the desired
knowledge, skills and attitudes

There is formal induction, orientation and familiarisation process

I prefer this organisation fills a vacancy internally rather than externally

Appointments in this organisation is based on merit

2. Compensation (Pay) and rewards

My salary is fair considering what other people are paid

I am satisfied with the amount of pay and other benefits I receive

In this organisation, pay of employees is directly linked to performance.

This organisation‟s salary and other benefits are comparable to that of

Good job is noticed and rewarded

I appreciate rewards and recognition no matter how small in this

3. Training and Development

Extensive training programmes are provided for employees in all

I have training opportunities to learn and grow.

I am selected for training programmes that suit my job needs most

Training needs are identified through a formal performance appraisal

Training programmes have improved my decision making and problem

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My communication and working relationships with co-workers have
improved due to training programmes

I feel better equipped to tackle unexpected events with skill and

4. Employment Security

It is very difficult to dismiss an employee

Everyone is treated with respect at work, regardless of who they are

My employment is completely secured with this organisation

If the organisation were facing economic problems, employees would be

There is a formal, fair and reasonable process for handling grievances

5. Performance Appraisal

Performance appraisal is fair in this organisation

There is a formal and written performance appraisal system

I am informed of how my performance evaluation is done

Performance of employees is measured on the basis of objective

The objectives of the appraisal system are clear to employees

Appraisal system has a strong impact on individual and team

Appraisal system helps me to grow and develop my career

Employees are provided with performance based feedback and

I feel performance appraisal is just a formality in this organisation

6. Employee Participation (Voice)

Employees are allowed to make many decisions

Employees are often asked by their supervisors to participate in

Employees are encouraged to suggest improvements in the way tasks

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Employees‟ contributions are regarded as important and taken in good
faith

Supervisors keep open communication with employees in the

7. Career Planning

Employees have a clear career path

Employee‟s career aspirations within the organisation are discussed with

Employees have more than one potential position for promotion

Individual and organisational growth needs are matched in this

Every employee is aware of career path in the organisation

Using the same scale as above (1 – 5) please tick (√) the levels of SA A N DA SD
agreement in each of the items below with regards to the Motivation
and commitment 1 2 3 4 5

8. Motivation / Job Satisfaction

When things go well with your job, your contribution is often recognised

I am satisfied with the freedom to take initiatives with how my job is done

My job comes with independent thought and action

I am satisfied with the pay i receive for my job

I am satisfied with the employment security the organisation offers me

The employment security offered by the organisation allows me to be

innovative and initiative with job related issues

I am motivated to work harder

9. Organisational Commitment

I am willing to put in a great deal of effort in order to help this

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I feel very little loyalty towards this organisation

This organisation inspires the very best in me in terms of my job

I would accept almost any type of job assignment in order to keep working
for this organisation

There is much to be gained from sticking with this organisation

It will take very little change in my present circumstances to cause me to

Using the same scale as above (1 – 5) please tick (√) the levels of SA A N DA SD
agreement in each of the items below with regards to Labour
Productivity 1 2 3 4 5

My relationship with my supervisor is a harmonious one

My relationships with members of my work group are cordial as well as

The goals of this organization are clearly known to me.

I understand the purpose of this organization

I have enough input in deciding my work-unit goals

I am personally in agreement with the stated goals of my work units.

The priorities of this organization were understood by its employees

Other work units are helpful to my work unit whenever assistance is

I have the information that I need to do a good job.

Thank you for participating

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