NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT

LAHORE
SENIOR MANAGEMENT WING

29th SMC
COURSE REVIEW COMMITTEE

FEEDBACK
QUESTIONNAIRE

Sponsor DS: Mr. Khurram Shakoor

 SECTION I: REVIEW OF CORE COMPETENCIES

Q. 1. Please rate the relevance and significance of the following competencies for your current
and future job requirements.

(1 being most significant and 5 being least significant)

1- 2- 3- 4- 5-
Extremely Fairly Relevant Less Least
Relevant Relevant Relevant Relevant

Evidence based Policy

1.1 Formulation.
1.2
Strategizing Policy
Implementation.

1.3
Analyzing Qualitative &
Quantitative Data.

1.4
Resource Management.
(tangible & intangible)

1.5
Team Building.

1.6
Problem Solving.

Q. 2. Which of the following do you recommend Recommended Not Recommended

to be added as an additional core competency for

future SMCs? (Tick the relevant box)
2.1 Critical thinking and creativity.

2.2 Persuasive communication.

2.3 Change management in a dynamic

environment.
2.4 Please suggest any other core competency to be included in the course design (if any):

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Q. 3. Please rate what the course has offered you the most out of the following aspects?
(1 being highest and 5 being the lowest)

    
3.1 Knowledge base.

3.2 Problem solving.

3.3 Analytical skills.

3.4 Leadership skills.

3.5 Professional skills.

3.6 Time management.

3.7 Presentation skills.

3.8 Communication skills.

3.9 Critical thinking.

3.10 Research skills.

3.11 Team work.

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 SECTION II: OVERALL COURSE DESIGN
Q. 4. Please indicate the extent to which
Strongly Fairly Strongly
you agree or disagree with the following Agree Disagree
agree agree Disagree
statements. (Tick one box in one row)
4.1 The Course design has overall
enhanced the capacity of potential BS-
20 officers for effective service
delivery.
4.2 The Course successfully inculcated
core professional and personal values
essential for senior officers.
4.3 The volume of course was conducive in
maintaining a healthy work-life
balance.
4.4 The set timelines were conducive in
maintaining a healthy work-life
balance.
4.5 The methodology used for the course
was optimal.
4.6 The amount of stress the officers face
in this course is equal to their real job
experience.
4.7 The course offers extensive opportunity
to learn and work with colleagues (peer
learning).
4.8 Course covers cross-cutting themes that
are useful for all service groups and
cadres.
4.9 The course encourages critical
thinking.
4.10 The course encourages innovative
approach.
4.11 The number of lecture discussions and
panel discussions are nicely balanced.
4.12 The course prepares us to work and
engage with different stakeholders for
better public service delivery.
4.13 Some of the international leading
experts of their fields should be invited
to deliver lectures through virtual
mode.
4.14 Please give suggestions to improve the existing course design of SMC:

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 SECTION III: APPRAISAL OF COURSE MODULES

Q. 5. Rank the modules in order of relevance to effective public service delivery.

(1 to 6 - 1 being most relevant and 6 being least relevant)

¨ Module 1: National Environment: Internal & External Dynamics

¨ Module 2: Impact of Diversity and Evolution of Pakistani Society on Administration and

Service Delivery
¨ Module 3: Economics and Financial Management at Operational Level

¨ Module 4: Issues of Operational Effectiveness within Governance Framework

¨ Module 5: Research Methodology & its Application

¨ Module 7: Information Communication Technology

Q. 6. Module 1: National Environnent:

Very
Internal & External Dynamics Excellent Good Fair Average
Good
(Tick one box in one row)
6.1 Relevance of topics covered.

6.2 Content quality.

6.3 Quality of guest speakers.

6.4 Total time allotted (22 hours/14

events).

Q. 7. Module 2: Impact of Diversity

and Evolution of Pakistani Society
Very Averag
on Administration and Service Excellent Good Fair
Good e
Delivery
(Tick one box in one row)
7.1 Relevance of topics covered.
7.2 Content quality.
7.3 Quality of guest speakers.
7.4 Total time allotted (28.5 hours/19
events).

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Q. 8. Module 3: Economics and Financial
Very Averag
Management at Operational Level Excellent Good Fair
Good e
(Tick one box in one row)
8.1 Relevance of topics covered.
8.2 Content quality.
8.3 Quality of guest speakers.
8.4 Total time allotted (33 hours/20
events).

Q. 9. Module 4: Issues of Operational

Very
Effectiveness within Governance Excellent Good Fair Average
Framework (Tick one box in one row) Good

9.1 Relevance of topics covered.

9.2 Content quality.

9.3 Quality of guest speakers.

9.4 Total time allotted (34.5 hours/12

events).

Q. 10. Module 5: Research Methodology

Very
& its application (Tick one box in one Excellent Good Fair Average
Good
row)
10.1 Relevance of topics covered.

10.2 Content quality.

10.3 Quality of guest speakers.

10.4 Total time allotted (21 hours/9 events).

Q. 11. Module 7: Information

Communication Technology Very
Excellent Good Fair Average
Good
(Tick one box in one row)
11.1 Relevance of topics covered.

11.2 Content quality.

11.3 Quality of guest speakers.

11.4 Total time allotted (13.5 hours/4

events).

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Q. 12. General Events Extremely Fairly Helpful Somewhat Not
helpful
(Tick one box in one row) helpful helpful helpful

12.1 To which extent were the LDs,

workshop and other activities helpful.

Q. 13. Please suggest name of any other module (s) to be included in SMC:

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 SECTION IV: REVIEW OF TRAINING TOOLS

Q. 14. How do you rate the following Training Tools in terms of their usefulness in building your
core competencies during the Course? (1 being most useful and 5 being least useful).
Extremely Fairly Useful Somewhat Not
Useful Useful Useful Useful
14.1 Current Issue Presentation (CrIP).

14.2 Lecture Discussion (LD).

14.3 Tutorial Discussion (TD).

14.4 Panel Discussion (PD).

14.5 Workshops (W).

14.6 Simulation Excise (SE).

14.7 Case Study Research (CSR).

14.8 Synopsis.

14.9 Analysis Paper (AP).

14.10 Term Test (TT).

14.11 Fasahat.

14.12 Individual Research Paper (IRP).

14.13 Any suggestions for improvement:

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Q. 15. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements
(Tick one box in one row)
Strongly Fairly Agree Disagree Strongly
Agree Agree Disagree
The overall critique and feedback
provided by the faculty is useful in
15.1 improving your skills.
15.2 The presentations made by you on
different occasions (CrIP, Simulation
Exercise etc.) enhanced your
presentation skills.
15.3 The guest speakers for LDs/PDs/
Workshops helped in enhancing your
knowledge of the subject.
15.4 The duration of LDs is appropriate for
the purposes of capturing attention and
interest.
15.5 The Tutorial Discussions (TD) were
useful in understanding of the issues.
15.6 The reading material provided for
Tutorial Discussions (TD) was
adequate.
15.7 The reading material provided for
Tutorial Discussions (TD) was shared
on time.
15.8 The Simulation Exercises (SEs)
prepared you to work within teams
with shared responsibilities to achieve
the desired goals through evidence
based decision making.
15.9 The comments/ feedback provided by
review panelists during SEs improved
your learning curve.
15.10 The Case Study Research (CSR) would
be more useful if it was service group
specific.
15.11 The CSR settings and methodology
developed your understanding of the
various intricacies of the subject.
15.12 The format of writing analysis paper is
in accordance with the real work
environment in different Departments.
15.13 Analysis Paper helped you to build
your analytical thinking and writing

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Q. 15. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements
(Tick one box in one row)
Strongly Fairly Agree Disagree Strongly
Agree Agree Disagree
skills.
15.14 Workshop on analytical writing
adequately equipped you to acquire
necessary skills to attempt analysis
papers.
15.15 LDs and workshops on Research
Methodology benefitted you to
undertake various SMC assignments.
15.16 The course offers sufficient time and
resources to write a well-researched
IRP.
15.17 IRP has a good design and is relevant
to your official work.
15.18 IRP may be replaced with any of the
following activities?
a. Group research
b. Term wise policy papers
c. Writing of a case study from
your work experience
15.19 A “mock” presentation to be given by
the faculty on CrIP prior to the actual
activity.
15.20 Time allotted for CrIP presentation is
adequate.
15.21 Bibliography and annexures may not be
considered in CrIP page limit.
15.22 02-hours’ time allotted for PDs is
sufficient.
15.23 Virtual mode limited the objectivity of
the peer rating exercise.
15.24 Any suggestions for improvement in the training tools (if any):

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 SECTION V: LEARNING/ TRAINING ENVIRONMENT
Strongly
Q. 16.Do you agree with the following Strongly Fairly Agree Disagree Disagree
statements? Please tick in each agree agree

category.
16.1 Duration (14 weeks) of 29th SMC is
sufficient.
16.2 Guidance and mentoring provided by
faculty/ DS throughout the course
was helpful in developing the core
competencies.
16.3 The course environment was
conducive for learning.
16.4 You found sufficient opportunities to
raise questions during class activities.
16.5 VCDH/CDH environment was
modeled to ensure collective
participation.
16.6 The current mix of training
methodologies led to your personal
growth in addition to acquiring
professional skills/knowledge.
16.7 Library support throughout the
course was satisfactory.
16.8 Responsiveness of the support staff
i.e. IT/T&C section/ documentation
etc. was up to the mark.
16.9 Has this training prepared you fully
to undertake senior assignments in
your department?

17. Please specify your own expectations from the course at the beginning

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18. Did the course meet your expectations?  Yes  No

If yes, then rate

your overall  80%-  60%-  40%-  20%-  Below
19. satisfaction level 100% 80% 60% 40% 20%

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