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Exit Survey
 
 
Researcher: Ms P. N Mshengu - 076 221 5320
Supervisor: Dr A Kader

Hello:

My name is Phumelele Mshengu. I am a Masters candidate studying at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus doing my Masters in Business Administration (MBA).

You are invited to participate in our survey An Evaluation of Talent Management with the Department of Arts and Culture in KZN. It will take approximately 15 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential so please answer the questions honestly. Data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential.

By completing this questionnaire you are consenting to participate in the study.

Please complete the questionnaire as soon as possible.

Sincerely

Ms Phumelele Mshengu
 
 
 
 
What is your age?
 
Under 20
 
20 - 35
 
36 - 50
 
51 - 65
 
 
 
What is your gender?
 
Male
 
Female
 
 
 
Number of years you have worked at the Department of Arts and Culture?
 
Less than 1
 
1 - 2
 
3 - 5
 
6 - 10
 
Over 10
 
 
 
Number of years you have worked at your current position?
 
Less than 1
 
1 - 2
 
3 - 5
 
6 - 10
 
Over 10
 
 
 
Job Status
 
Level 2 - 6
 
Level 7 - 8
 
Level 9 -10
 
Level 11 -12
 
Level 13 - 16
 
 
 
Highest Qualification
 
Matric
 
Diploma
 
Degree
 
Post Grad Diploma
 
Honours
 
Masters
 
PhD
 
 
 
Current Studies
 
Diploma
 
Degree
 
Post Grad Diploma
 
Honours
 
Masters
 
PhD
 
None
 
 
 
Are your studies being paid for by the Department?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Not Applicable
 
 
 
Are you in a Senior Management position?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
 
Talent management is integrated in the Departments overall strategic plan
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
The Department has a comprehensive talent strategy that addresses the future skills requirements of the Department
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
The Department has a succession plan for top management positions
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
The Department has an evaluation processes in place to identify talent internally
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
The skills of top talent within my Chief Directorate/Directorate are nurtured
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
Managers within the Department comprehend, are capable and willing to fulfill their roles in developing talent in the Department
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
Effective career discussions are held with employees regularly
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
There is mentoring or coaching of talent within my Chief Directorate/Directorate
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
Opportunities are created for employees to participate in challenging experiences outside of their work
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
The Department has a policy in place to retain key talent
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
I know how my work relates to the Departments goals and priorities
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
My occupation allows me to use my skills and abilities (E.g Academic Knowledge/Past work experience).
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
My job gives me satisfaction
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
I am involved in decisions that that affect my work
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
My Supervisor/Manager allows me independence to use my initiative in performing my job
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
The Department conducts regular employee surveys
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
Skills reviews are conducted regularly to assess gaps
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
I attended most of the training set out in my Personal Development Plan (PDP – EPMDS)
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
The training that I have received assisted in increasing the efficiency of both the quality and quantity of my work?
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
Employees are rewarded for providing work of a high standard
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
There is equal opportunity for promotion
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
The rewards and remuneration from the Department encourages employees to perform better
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
My Supervisor/Manager gives regular feedback regarding my performance
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
I have a clear understanding of the performance appraisal process
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
My performance appraisal is a fair reflection of my performance
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
The weaknesses identified in the performance appraisal lead to training as an employee development initiative
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
My Supervisor/Manager supports my career development
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
The Department invests in employees careers through training, professional development and continuing education
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
Before a vacancy is advertised, a candidate is sought internally
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
The Department has policies that encourage career growth and advancement opportunities
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
My current position is aligned to my academic qualification.
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
If given the opportunity I would move horizontally to a department more aligned to my qualification
 
Strongly Agree
 
Agree
 
Disagree
 
Strongly Disagree
 
Don't Know
 
 
 
Thinking of your current job, which of the statements below applies to you?
 
I feel I have accomplished all I want to accomplish in my career
 
I see my present position as training for my following career change within my Department
 
I see my present position as training for my following career change to another organization
 
I am willing to transfer to another Directorate to develop my career
 
None of the above
 
 
 
Thinking of your current job, which of the statements below applies to you?
 
My current position is aligned to my academic qualifications
 
My current position is aligned to my work experience
 
My current position is aligned to both my qualifications and work experience
 
None of the above
 
 
 
Which of the statements below describes your current work situation?
 
I plan on staying in my current job for the long term
 
I am planning to stay in my current job for the short term
 
I am thinking about moving jobs
 
I am actively applying for other jobs
 
None of the above
 
 
Thinking of your present position, how would you rate the factors below?
Very Good Good Fair Poor
Pay and benefits
Stimulating Work
Feeling of accomplishment
Opportunities for Progression
Manageable Workload
Effective Management
Finance assistance in furthering studies