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Corporate culture and internal communication in an intercultural environment

Dear Respondents, 


I would like to ask you to complete the questionnaire that forms part of my bachelor thesis research on "Corporate culture and internal communication in an intercultural environment".


The aim of this research is to understand how employees from different cultural backgrounds perceive the functioning of corporate culture and internal communication at Preciosa. Your opinions and experiences are highly valued and will contribute to a better understanding of internal communication in an intercultural environment.


The questionnaire is anonymous and will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. The collected data will be used exclusively for the purposes of this bachelor thesis research.


Thank you very much in advance for your time and cooperation.


If you have any questions regarding this research, please feel free to contact me. 


Kristýna Hrytsyk

Student at the University of Economics in Prague

Faculty of Business Administration

Email: kristyna.hrytsyk@gmail.com

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Corporate Culture and Internal Communication in an Intercultural Environment

Introductory Questions

1

Please indicate the cultural group to which you belong.

Your answer will help to better understand possible cultural perspectives
2

What department do you work in?

Please select one answer
3

How long have you been working at Preciosa?

Please select one answer
Corporate Culture and Internal Communication in an Intercultural Environment

1. Part: Corporate Culture

In each question, you will find four statements describing different types of corporate culture. Please distribute a total of 100 points among the four options according to how well each one reflects your company. The more accurately a statement describes your company, the more points it should receive. You do not need to assign points to every option – some statements can receive 0 points, and some can receive the full 100 points.

4

What best describes the working environment in your company?

Allocate 100 points
The company is a very personal place, like an extended family. People know and support each other well.
0
0
100
The company is a very dynamic and entrepreneurial place. People take initiative and are not afraid of risks.
0
0
100
The company is a very result-oriented place. People are very competitive and focused on achievements.
0
0
100
The company is a very controlled and structured place. Most activities are guided by rules and procedures.
0
0
100
5

How would you describe leadership in your company?

Allocate 100 points
Leaders act as mentors and provide strong support to employees.
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0
100
Leaders encourage innovation, risk-taking and entrepreneurship.
0
0
100
Leaders focus on results and expect high performance.
0
0
100
Leaders ensure efficiency and keep operations well-organized.
0
0
100
6

What best describes the management style in your company?

Allocate 100 points
Managers emphasize teamwork, participation and reaching consensus.
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0
100
Managers support individual risk-taking, innovation, freedom and uniqueness.
0
0
100
Managers emphasize competitiveness, high expectations and success.
0
0
100
Managers focus on job security, clear rules and stable relationships.
0
0
100
7

What keeps the organization united and strong?

Allocate 100 points
Loyalty, mutual trust and strong teamwork
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0
100
A shared focus on innovation and continuous development
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0
100
A strong drive for success and goal achievement
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0
100
Formal rules and policies that maintain organizational stability
0
0
100
8

What is the company’s main strategy?

Allocate 100 points
Employee development, trust, openness and active participation
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0
100
Gaining new resources and seeking out new opportunities
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0
100
Competitive actions and achievements of ambitious goals
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0
100
Maintaining stability, permanence and operational efficiency
0
0
100
Corporate Culture and Internal Communication in an Intercultural Environment

2. Part: Internal Communication 

This section focuses on your level of satisfaction with different aspects of internal communication in your company. Please evaluate each statement using the 4-point scale, where 1 means “very dissatisfied” and 4 means “very satisfied.”

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Please rate the following statements based on your level of satisfaction

1= very dissatisfied, 2 = dissatisfied, 3 = satisfied, 4 = very satisfied
Corporate Culture and Internal Communication in an Intercultural Environment

3. Part: Cultural Dimensions

The following questions focus on your preferred working style and your views on workplace communication, leadership and collaboration. Please choose the option that best reflects your personal preference or experience.

10

What communication style in business meetings do you prefer?

Please select one answer
11

What style of feedback do you consider most effective?

Please select one answer
12

What approach to presenting arguments do you prefer?

Please select one answer
13

What leadership style do you think supports effective work better?

Please select one answer
14

What decision-making process do you prefer at the workplace?

Please select one answer
15

What is a more important foundation for building trust in the workplace?

Please select one answer
16

What approach to disagreement do you find more suitable?

Please select one answer
17

What planning style do you consider more effective?

Please select one answer
18

What is a positive experience you have had with internal communication in an intercultural work environment?

Optional
19

What is a challenging experience you have had with internal communication in an intercultural work environment?

Optional
20

What do you feel is missing or could be improved in internal communication at your intercultural work environment?

Optional
Corporate Culture and Internal Communication in an Intercultural Environment

Thank you very much for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. Your responses are highly valuable for my bachelor thesis and will provide important insights for my research.