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AI-Enabled HR Analytics, Strategic Workforce Decision Quality,Data-Driven HR Culture, and Institutional Agility in UAE Higher Education Institutions survey

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AI-Enabled HR Analytics, Strategic Workforce Decision Quality, Data-Driven HR Culture, and Institutional Agility in UAE Higher Education Institutions 

There are 11 questions in this survey.
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Screening Questions
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Are you currently working in a higher education institution in the United Arab Emirates?

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Does your role involve or expose you to any of the following areas: HR, workforce planning, academic leadership, institutional planning, quality assurance, accreditation, digital transformation, administration, or institutional decision-making?

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Section A: Demographic and Institutional Information
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What is your current role?

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What type of institution do you work in?

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In which Emirate is your institution located?

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How many years of experience do you have in higher education?

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How familiar are you with HR analytics or data-driven HR decision-making?

Section B: AI-Enabled HR Analytics
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Section B: AI-Enabled HR Analytics: AIHRA 

This section measures the institution’s capability to collect, integrate, analyse, predict, and forecast workforce-related data using AI-supported tools.

1 Strongly Disagree 2  Disagree 3 Neutral 4 Agree 5 Strongly Agree
AIHRA1 : Our institution uses AI-supported tools to analyse workforce-related data.
AIHRA2 : Our institution integrates workforce data from different HR and institutional systems.
AIHRA3 : Our institution applies predictive analytics to identify future workforce needs.
AIHRA4: Our institution uses AI-supported forecasting to anticipate recruitment, retention, or staffing requirements.
AIHRA5: Our institution uses AI-supported dashboards to monitor workforce indicators in real time.
AIHRA6: Our institution has the technical capability to transform workforce data into HR-related insights.
Section C: Strategic Workforce Decision Quality
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Section C: Strategic Workforce Decision Quality: SWDQ

This section measures the quality of workforce-related decisions, including accuracy, timeliness, evidence use, strategic alignment, and workforce planning effectiveness.
1 Strongly Disagree 2 Disagree 3 Neutral 4 Agree 5 Strongly Agree
SWDQ1: Workforce-related decisions in our institution are based on accurate and relevant evidence.
SWDQ2: Workforce-related decisions are made in a timely manner when institutional needs change.
SWDQ3: Workforce decisions are aligned with the institution’s strategic priorities.
SWDQ4: Workforce planning decisions effectively address current and future staffing needs.4:
SWDQ5: Decision-makers consider alternative workforce options before selecting appropriate actions.
SWDQ6: The rationale behind strategic workforce decisions is clear and evidence-based.
Section D: Data-Driven HR Culture
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Section D: Data-Driven HR Culture: DDHRC

This section measures the cultural and managerial support for using data in HR and workforce-related decision-making.
1 Strongly Disagree 2 Disagree 3 Neutral 4 Agree 5 Strongly Agree
DDHRC1: HR and institutional leaders encourage the use of data in workforce-related discussions.
DDHRC2: Managers trust evidence-based HR information when considering workforce issues.
DDHRC3: Staff involved in HR or planning have sufficient data literacy to interpret workforce information.
DDHRC4: Data-based routines are commonly used in HR planning meetings and reviews.
DDHRC5: The institutional culture supports questioning assumptions using workforce evidence.
DDHRC6: Senior management supports investment in data-informed HR practices.
Section E: Institutional Agility
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Section E: Institutional Agility: IA

This section measures the institution’s ability to respond quickly and flexibly to changes in higher education, stakeholder needs, labour-market demands, and institutional priorities.
1 Strongly Disagree 2 Disagree 3 Neutral 4 Agree 5 Strongly Agree
 IA1: Our institution responds quickly to changes in higher education policies or accreditation requirements.
 IA2: Our institution adjusts academic and administrative processes quickly when stakeholder needs change.
 IA3: Our institution reallocates staff or resources rapidly to address emerging institutional priorities.
 IA4: Our institution makes timely strategic adjustments in response to labour-market and student-demand changes.
 IA5: Our institution supports rapid innovation in academic and administrative services.
 IA6: Different units in our institution coordinate quickly when institutional changes are needed.
 
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