MVAJ　Research project1

Factor analysis related to the result of work
～ Beyond the intuitive theory of the past ～
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

● Object of the research
The object of this research is to define the factors related to work results and job performance. Although which employee achieves what level of result may be recognized experientially, this recognition is only done through "intuition". No verification or confirmation has been made as to the validity of this recognition. That being the case, we planned this research as one way of attempt to abolish this idea of "intuition" as the only way to recognize the work results.
Contribution from each participant will show this research as a meaningful analysis of factors affecting the result of work, which goes beyond the simple methods of empiricism. Understanding our purpose, we hope that you will fill-in and submit the questionnaire below. The result of analysis will be presented at this site.
We guarantee that any confidential information will be handled discretely, and will not be released in any way at any time. Your answers to the questionnaire will be handled only statistically.

● Questionnaire
Please answer to the following questions (basically you only need to chose one answer):

Q1：Do you objectively think you achieved your performance goals at your last annual efficiency rating or result management sheet?

completely　mostly somewhat　not at all

Q2：Did you experience any of the following events during the last year? (mark all that apply)

pay raise bonus increase promotion　transfer to a leading section

Q3：Over the past three years, do you objectively think you were successful at work?

absolutely　mostly　somewhat not at all

Q4：Do you agree with your company's business policy?

Yes　for the most part　not really No

Q5：Do you agree with the ideas of your company's senior management?

Yes　for the most part not really　No

Q6：Do you think your present salary reflects your results at work?

Yes　for the most part not really　No

Q7：Do you think your present salary reflects your abilities presented at work?

Yes　for the most part not really　No

Q8：Which of the following proves the most useful at helping you perform your job?

company sponsored workshops　
company sponsored correspondence courses
on-the-job training from senior associates
your own personal experience in doing actual work

Q9：How often do you disagree with your manager at work?

frequently　some times　rarely　almost never

Q10：How often do you discuss your work with your colleague?

frequently　some times　rarely almost never

Q11：Do you think your present work matches with what you want to do?

Yes　for the most part not really　No

Q12：How would you feel if you were transferred to a position you were not interested in?

very dissatisfied　a little dissatisfied　not so bothered
not bothered at all

Q13：Do you feel the time you spend at work is long?

very long　feel long sometimes　not so long never felt long

Q14：How do you feel about working over time?

great burden　don't like it very much　don't mind no burden at all

Q15：Are you always confident of success in your work?

Yes, very confident　somewhat confident　not so confident
not confident at all　

Q16：Which do you think best describes your approach to doing your work?

plan well before you start
plan to some degree before you start
start for the time being and see
never plan, just do

Q17：Do you specialize in one field, or are you experienced in many areas?

specialized in one field
specialized in few fields
experienced in several areas
experienced in many areas

Q18：Do you want to be experienced in many areas or be specialized in one field?

experienced in many areas
experienced in several areas
specialized in few fields
specialized in one field

Q19：Do you feel that there might be a chance you could be laid-off by your company?

definitely　Sometimes perhaps　Never

Q20：Which of the following promotion systems do you prefer?

promotions based on personal relationships
promotions based on age
promotions based on an individual abilities
promotions based on performance results of each individual

Q21：Are you married?

Yes　No

The following 2 questions are for those who answered "married" on question 21:
Q21-1： How often do you talk about your work with your spouse?

frequently　sometimes　seldom　almost never

Q21－2：How often do you argue with your spouse?

frequently　sometimes　seldom 　almost never

Q22：Are you currently studying/preparing for any certification tests/examinations?

Yes　no, but plan to　No No, and do not plan to

Q23：Do you read any business journals or books to get ideas or to increase your professional knowledge of your job?

frequently　sometimes　not often No

※Questions 24 through 31 are for those who graduated college, junior college, vocational college, or have received a Master's degree.

Q24：How many classes did you receive an 'A' in school?

0-24％　25-49％　50-74％　75-100％

Q25：Were you a member of any club at school?

athletic clubs　atheletic circles　cultural clubs
cultural citcles　none

Q26：Which of the following do you think was most important to you when you were in school?

general education curriculum　your chosen major　language education
circle activities　club activities　part-time jobs

Q27：Did you perform in any leadership roles in classes or clubs at school?

never　seldom　sometimes often

Q28：Do you think what you studied as your major is meaningful or useful in your present work?

Very useful　to some degree not very much　Not at all

Q29：Do you think the general education you received is meaningful or useful in your present work?

Very useful　to some degree not very much　Not at all

Q30：Which of the following experience do you think is applied most in your present work?

general education curriculum　your chosen major　
part-time job experience club activity experience

Q31：How much you utilize your chosen major in your present work?

often　sometimes　seldom　almost never

※The following questions are for all questionnaire participants.

Q32：Sex

Male　Female　

Q33：Age

years old

Q34：Field of your company

Q35：Size of your company

less than 10 employees 10-49 employees 50-299 employees
300-999 employees 1000-4999 employees 5000-9999 employees
more than 10000 employees

Q36：Your job field

Q37：Years of employment at present company

Years

Q38：Number of times you have changed your job

1　2　more than 3　never

Q39：Academic background

junior high school graduate high school graduate
junior college, vocational college graduate University graduate
master's or doctorate degree

Q40：Major(specifically)

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Q41：Experience of studying abroad while in school (more than 1 year)

Yes No

Q42：Experience of studying abroad after graduation (more than 1 year)

Yes No

Q43：Present annual income

aboutYen

Q44：Score on "Seven Layers Model" (which is carried on the Nikkei BP Expert.com homepage) *Not available in English

points

Q45：Public qualification

Real Estate Business Small or Medium Enterprise Management Consultant
Certified Social Insurance Labor Consultant CPA Judicial Scrivener
Licensed Tax Accountant Bookkeeping Grade 1　
Financial Planner Test of English Proficiency (above grade 1)
TOEIC (above 600 points)　 National Bar Examination Patent Lawyer
others (specifically）

※Thank you for your time in filling in our questionaire.
The result of analysis will be presented in this Hom Page shortly.