Economic Climate


This part of the site shows the results from the survey. Please alter the option in the boxes to view specific country or industry results (results in percentage).


 

1. How optimistic are you for the outlook of your country's economy over the next 12 months?


  • 10
    Very optimistic
  • 42
    Slightly optimistic
  • 21
    Neither optimistic nor pessimistic
  • 20
    Slightly pessimistic
  • 7
    Very pessimistic
  • 1
    Don't know


2. When do you believe we will see an upturn in the global economy?


  • 11
    The up-turn has already happened
  • 17
    1st half of 2010
  • 34
    2nd half of 2010
  • 23
    2011
  • 9
    2012 onwards
  • 6
    Don't know


3. Where has your business put increasing focus in preparation for an upturn in the global economy?


  • 31
    Advertising and marketing
  • 46
    New products/services
  • 36
    New processes
  • 52
    New target markets
  • 25
    Tactical recruitment
  • 23
    Composition of supply chain
  • 47
    Skills of current workforce
  • 22
    New geographic locations
  • 18
    Additional funding
  • 14
    Mergers and acquisitions
  • 31
    Investment in premises and machinery
  • 10
    None
  • 1
    Don't know


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