CLASS XII – TERM 2 - ENGLISH PROJECT

WORK – 2022-‘23
INTERVIEW-BASED RESEARCH – QUESTIONNAIRE

Title : Favouritism and Sycophancy at the Place of Work

(Poets and Pancakes)
Date of Interview : ______.10.2022
Name of the Interviewee: _______________________________________
Gender : Male / Female Age: __________ years
Educational Status : ____________________
Profession : ______________________
Address : _______________________________________
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1. Have you ever been flattered by anyone? If yes, what was your reaction then?
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2. Do you think favouritism has a good effect on the environment? Explain.

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3. Do you think favouritism would affect other fellow mates?

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4. How would you treat a flatterer?
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5. Have you ever considered flattery as the solution for your problem?
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6. People generally say that the workplace should be a friendly space. But it is also often marked as
favouritism. Explain.
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7. What would be your suggestions for sycophants to overcome flattering?

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8. Is it right to flatter the boss and get friendly with him or her to get ahead in ones career?
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9. How can we tackle such a situation when other employees get dissatisfied in such an environment?
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10. Encouraging politicking, flattery or sycophancy is not the way to improve performance. Do you agree
with this statement? Why/ Why not?

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