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  Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
I feel belonging to other Open Source software users
Working towards the goals of the project is very important to me
Within the project, I only help others who have helped me in the past
My skills as a software developer are very important for the progress of the project
The success of the project is very important to me
I am fully aware of the goals of the project
Within the project, I only help others whom I want to have help me in the future
My skills as a project member are very important for the progress of the project
Within the project, I do for others what they did for me
I believe my personal contribution is crucial for the success of the project
I don't care much whether the project is successful or not
It would make no difference for the success of the project if I would stop working for it
I identify with the Open Source software user community

  Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Does not apply
I expect that the other project group members put high efforts in the development of the project
I don't care much whether every member of our project group does her/his share of the work
I feel belonging to other group members of the project
I am satisfied with the fairness in recognition of efforts I put into the project
I identify with the community of the project
I dislike it when some group members don't put much effort into the project

  Does not correspond at all Does not correspond Corresponds moderately Corresponds Corresponds exactly
I contribute to the project for the prestige of being an Open Source developer
Contributing to this project will improve my competence as a programmer
I contribute to Open Source software because I feel that source code should be open
I feel important when I receive recognition from the community
Eventually, contributing to the project will help me achieve my goal of increasing my marketability as potential employee for firms
I contribute to the project to show others how good I am as a programmer
Contributing to this project will improve my career choice regarding the field of IT that I wish to pursue
I contribute to Open Source software because I feel that software should be free
I feel a personal obligation to contribute to the project because I use Open Source software
I contribute to the project because I want to prove to potential employers that I am a knowledgeable IT person
I contributed to Open Source software because I identify with Open Source community values

  Fully disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Fully agree
I contribute to the Open Source project because I feel empathy towards the users of Open Source software
I contribute to the Open Source project because it is important to help other people

  Not well at all Not very well Fairly well Very well Extremely well
Working on a project that has not yet proven a chance of success is a waste of time
In hunting for the best way to do something, it is usually a good idea to try the obvious way first
If people would quit wasting their time experimenting, we would get more accomplished
I like to fool around with new ideas even if they turn out to be a total waste of time

  Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
My participation in the open source project ensures that the software provides functionality that matches my unique and specific needs
Experience from the project raises my skill level of programming
Being able to fix problems with the software myself is one of the great advantages of open source software
I am willing to put in a great deal of effort beyond that normally expected in order to help this project be successful
The software is critical for my business or my work
I would accept almost any type of task assignment in order to keep working on this project
I try to be as creative as I can in programming for the project
Experience from the project raises the level of my skills other than programming
The other project members are knowledgeable about programming for Open Source projects
I don't care about money when contributing to the project

  Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
I (will) sell consulting, training, implementation or customization services related to the project
In one-way or another I (will) make money from my participation in the project
Participating in the project gives me a feeling of accomplishment
I receive some form of explicit compensation (eg salary, contract) for participating in the project
I contribute to the project because it is important to me to gain reputation as an experienced programmer inside of the Open Source community
I could just as well be working on a different project as long as the type of activity was similar
I deeply enjoy helping others, even if I have to make sacrifices
Participating in the project makes me more marketable.
I enjoy writing programs.
Programming gives me a chance to do the jobs I feel I do the best

  Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree Does not apply
The other project members and the project leader feels that I am creative in my contributions
I trust the other project members' judgment about programming matters
I use the software for myself very often (excluding programming or testing activities)
I talk up this project to my friends as a great project to work on
Because of my involvement in the project, I will be able to get a better job.
I contribute to this project to enhance my reputation in the Open Source community
Open source programmers are a big family.
I contribute to Open Source software because facilitation of my daily work due to better software is important to me
When a new trend develops, I am usually the first to get on board
Participating in the project gives me a feeling of competence

  Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
I experiment with new approaches to programming for the project
Contributing to this Open Source project will enhance my professional status
I am proud to be part of the Open Source Community.
I have high regard for the other project members' programming capabilities
The other project members can offer good advice
Open source programmers should help each other out.
I am paid to work for the project
Recognition from others within the project is my greatest reward
Writing programs is fun.
I will sell products related to the project

  Totally disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Totally agree
I contribute to have products that are not available on the proprietary software market
I contribute to Open Source software because I think that software should not to be a proprietary good
Opening my source code allows me to gain a reputation among Open Source software users
I want to place my source code and skills at the disposal of the Open Source project and hope others will do the same
My contributions will enhance my reputation within the Open Source project
I contribute to Open Source software to limit the power of large software companies

  Strongly disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly agree
I believe I have the necessary skills to accomplish my tasks in this project
I am confident that I could deal efficiently with unexpected programming problems in this project
I am confident that I could deal efficiently with unexpected coordination problems in this project

  Low Rather low Average Rather high Excellent
Compared to other Open Source developers I consider my programming skills as

  Never Rarely Sometimes Very Often Always Does not apply
The project leader encourages group members to express ideas or suggestions
The project leader uses my suggestions to make decisions that affect the project
The project leader gives all group members a chance to voice their opinions
The project leader makes decisions that are based only on his or her own ideas

  Almost never Little Somewhat Large Very large
To what extent do you set objectives goals and procedures for the project rather than following directions or established procedures?

  Almost never Little Sometimes Large Very large
To what extent are you able to allocate a portion of your time to tasks related to project objectives but not specifically assigned to you?

  Almost never Occasionally Frequently Usually Almost always
To what extent do you participate in decisions concerning the methods used in the project?

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