Invitation to participate in an interview survey on Factors Affecting Innovative Behaviors among Lecturers First and foremost, thank you

for your willingness to spend your precious time to read the following details. We are undergraduate students from University Putra Malaysia which is located at Serdang, Selangor. We are currently conducting a research on the above topic as part of our program re uirement !"usiness #dministration$. %n this uestionnaire, you will be asked about your innovative behavior. &his research helps to understand innovative behavior among lecturers of public higher learning institutions in Malaysia. %t is very much appreciated if you could give an honest and precise response so that the ob'ectives of this study can be achieved. &he results of this study will only be published in aggregate form, thus all the information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and no data about you will be released. We estimated that it will take you appro(imately )* minutes to complete this uestionnaire. We understand that you have a choice to participate in this study and as such you may end the uestionnaire at any time without giving reason or 'ustification. &o show our appreciation on your participation, a pen will be given to you upon completion of the uestionnaire. +our responses are important to us. Should you have any en uiries about this research, please do not hesitate to contact our supervisor, ,r Serene -g Siew %mm !siewimm.econ.upm.edu.my$ or us, /heng Wai 0ong !chengwaihong1*.gmail.com$, 2aw 3ue 2i !shereen4*.live.com), and 0o Siew Wen !ho5siewwen.hotmail.com$. Thank You Very Much for Your Time!

S !TI"# $% &his section focuses on innovative behavior at the workplace. Using the scale provided, please !I&!L one number in each statement to indicate your agreement. Please answer all uestions.

Innovative 'ehavior at the workp(ace 4. % seek out new technologies, processes, techni ues, and 6or product ideas at work. ). % generate creative ideas at work. 7. % promote and champion ideas to others at work. 8. % investigate and secure funds needed to implement new ideas. 9. % develop ade uate plans and schedules for the implementations of new ideas. :. % am innovative.

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S !TI"# )% &his section refers to organi<ation factors that influence innovative behavior. Using the scale provided, please !I&!L one number in each statement to indicate your agreement. Please answer all uestions. Strongly ,isagree 4 4 4 4 4 ) ) ) ) ) 7 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 Strongly #gree : : : : : ; ; ; ; ;

A* Awar+s an+ &ewar+s 4. &he university provides patent awards. ). &he university provides innovation awards. 7. &he university provides satisfied money. 8. &he university provides satisfied bonus or incentive. 9. &he university has performance evaluation systems.

:. &he university provides satisfied options. B* Trust 4. % believe my employer has high integrity. ). % can e(pect my employer to treat me in a consistent and predictable fashion. 7. %n general, % believe my employer=s motives and intentions are good. 8. My employer is open and up front with me. !* !onnectivity 4. We have very open relationships. ). We are always open to listening to our co> workers= new ideas. 7. We are very open to diverse influences, even if they come from unconventional sources, such new employees, customers, etc. 8. We are attentive to new opportunities that can make our system more efficient and effective. 9. &he relationships we have enable us to generate new things. :. &he relationships we have enable us to learn new things. ;. &he relationships we have encourage us to seek out new opportunities. ,* "rgani-ationa( Innovative !(imates 4. &he university provides employees with a dual ladder to promote. ). &he university provides employees with a fellow program.

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S !TI"# .% 2isted below are a number of statements concerning spirituality. Please read each statement and !I&!L the score which most closely corresponds to the way you personally feel.

A* Transcen+enta( Awareness 4. % recogni<e aspects of myself that are deeper than my physical body. ). %t is difficult for me to sense anything other than the physical and material. 7. % am aware of a deeper connection between myself and other people. 8. % define myself by my deeper, non> physical self. 9. % am highly aware of the nonmaterial aspects of life. :. % recogni<e ualities in people which are more meaningful than their body, personality, or emotions. ;. ?ecogni<ing the nonmaterial aspects of life helps me feel centred. B* /ersona( Meaning /ro+uction 4. My ability to find meaning and purpose in life helps me adapt to stressful situations. ). % am able to define a purpose or reason for my life. 7. When % e(perience a failure, % am still able to find meaning in it. 8. % am able to make decisions according to my purpose in life. 9. % am able to find meaning and purpose in my everyday e(periences.

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S !TI"# 0% &his section is about the ?okeach=s 4@ instrumental values. "elow are 4@ instrumental values in alphabetical order. +our task is to arrange them in order of their importance to +AU, as guiding principles in Y"1& life. Study the list carefully. /ick out the one va(ue which is the most important to you an+ (a'e( it as $ in the 'o2 'esi+es the va(ues* Then3 pick the va(ue which is secon+ most

important to you an+ (a'e( it as ) in the 'o2 provi+e+* Then +o the same for the remaining. The va(ue which is the (east important wi(( 'e (a'e((e+ as $4 . Work slowly and think carefully. %f you change your mind, feel free to change your answers. &he end result should truly show how you really feel.

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#mbitious !hard>working, aspiring$ "roadminded !open>minded$ /apable !competent, effective$ /heerful !light>hearted, 'oyful$ /lean !neat, tidy$ /ourageous !standing up for your beliefs$ Forgiving !willing to pardon others$ 0elpful !working for the welfare of others$ 0onest !sincere, truthful$ %maginative !daring, creative$ %ndependent !self>reliant, self>sufficient$ %ntellectual !intelligent, reflective$ 2ogical !consistent, rational$ 2oving !affectionate, tender$ Abedient !dutiful, respectful$ Polite !courteous, well>mannered$ ?esponsible !dependable, reliable$ Self>controlled !restrained, self>disciplined$

S !TI"# 5B %n this section, you need to ask yourselfB CHow important are following values to ME as guiding principles in MY life? $6 not at a(( important to 76very important. Please rate and circle the following statements according to your opinion. -ot at all important 4. Protecting the natural environment from destruction or pollution ). 0aving e(citing and new e(periences 7. 0aving the authority to make others do what you want 4 4 4 ) ) ) 7 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 9 Dery important : : : ; ; ;

8 .2iving in a neighbourhood where you feel personally safe and secure 9. 0elping and caring for the wellbeing of those who are close to you :. Abeying all rules and laws ;. "eing tactful and avoiding upsetting others @. #voiding disease and protecting personal health 1. 0aving my country be strong enough to protect itself against all threats 4*.#ccepting people who are different 44."eing free to choose and act independently 4). &aking advantage of very opportunity to en'oy life=s pleasures 47.0aving the power that money and possessions can bring 48. "eing a dependable and trustworthy friend 49.Wanting e ual opportunities and 'ustice for everyone in the world 4:. -ever being shamed or humiliated 4;./aring for the welfare of animals 4@."eing ambitious and successful 41.Maintaining traditional customs and beliefs )*.,eveloping your own original ideas, abilities and opinions )4."eing humble and shunning public recognition

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S !TI"# 8% ,emographic /rofi(e* /(ease tick 9E: on(y "# 'o2 in each ;uestion* 4. What is your ethnic groupF Malay /hinese %ndian Athers Which age group do you belong toF )9>7* 74>79 7:>8* 84>9* 94>99 What is your genderF

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Male Female 8. Which university do you work inF University Gebangsaan Malaysia !UGM$ University Malaya !UM$ University Putra Malaysia !UPM$

9. What is your highest academic ualificationF Master ,egree or below Phd ,egree :. What is your current title in universityF &utor 2ecturer Senior 2ecturer #ssociate Professor Professor