Research Questionnaire
Title: Exploring the Role of Inclusive HRM Practices and Leadership in
Shaping Diversity Outcomes in the IT Sector
Instructions: Please respond to each item on a scale from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5
(Strongly Agree) unless otherwise specified.
Section A: Demographic Information
1. 1. Your current role in the organization:
☐ HR Professional
☐ Team Leader/Manager
☐ Technical Staff
☐ Executive
☐ Other: ____________
2. 2. Years of experience in the IT sector:
☐ Less than 2 years
☐ 2–5 years
☐ 6–10 years
☐ More than 10 years
3. 3. Size of your organization:
☐ Startup (1–50 employees)
☐ Small (51–200)
☐ Medium (201–1000)
☐ Large (1000+)
4. 4. Is your team multicultural/global?
☐ Yes
☐ No
Section B: Leadership Style
5. 5. My leader inspires and motivates the team to achieve innovation goals.
6. 6. My leader encourages team members to think creatively and solve problems.
7. 7. My leader rewards team performance based on output and compliance.
8. 8. My leader monitors mistakes and takes corrective actions promptly.
9. 9. My leader promotes fairness and inclusivity in team decision-making.
10. 10. My leader focuses on individual development and empowerment.
Section C: Inclusive HRM Practices
11. 11. The company promotes inclusive recruitment (e.g., hiring from diverse
backgrounds).
12. 12. Employees receive regular diversity and inclusion training.
13. 13. Performance appraisals are fair and free from bias.
14. 14. Employee voice and feedback are actively encouraged and valued.
15. 15. HR policies support work-life balance for all employees.
16. 16. There are clear procedures in place to handle discrimination and harassment.
Section D: Diversity Outcomes
17. 17. My team members feel respected regardless of their background.
18. 18. Diverse team perspectives are welcomed and utilized in decision-making.
19. 19. Team members collaborate effectively despite cultural or demographic differences.
20. 20. Our team generates innovative solutions from diverse ideas.
21. 21. Inclusion practices have improved our team’s cohesion and trust.
22. 22. Diverse team members feel equally involved in important tasks and roles.
Section E: Perceived Impact
23. 23. Inclusive HRM practices have strengthened the effect of leadership in building a
collaborative team culture.
24. 24. Leadership combined with inclusive HRM has increased innovation in our diverse
teams.
25. 25. I believe the current HRM practices effectively support the leadership in creating an
inclusive environment.
Optional Open-Ended Questions
26. 26. What inclusive HRM practices do you believe most improve leadership effectiveness
in your team?
27. 27. In your view, how can leadership and HR policies be improved to support diverse,
innovative teams?