End of Year Survey – Questionnaire 2005 (ENG)
Voice of the People,
End of Year Survey,
Canada
2005
Questionnaire
Conducted for:
Gallup International
Conducted by:
Leger Marketing
PROV
PROV. Province
Newfoundland NL
Prince-Edward-Island PE
Nova-Scotia NS
New-Brunswick NB
Québec QC
Ontario ON
Manitoba MB
Saskatchewan SK
Alberta AB
British-Columbia BC
Q1
Q1. So far as you are concerned, do you think that 2006 will be BETTER or WORSE than 2005?
Better 1
Worse 3
Same 2
Don't know/No response (DO NOT READ) 9
Q2
Q2. Compared with this year, in your opinion, will next year be a year of ECONOMIC PROSPERITY, ECONOMIC DIFFICULTY or REMAIN THE SAME?
Economic prosperity 1
Economic difficulty 3
Remain the same 2
Don't know/No response (DO NOT READ) 9
Q3
Q3. In the next 12 months, do you expect the number of unemployed in CANADA to INCREASE A LOT, to INCREASE SLIGHTLY, REMAIN THE SAME, FALL SLIGHTLY or FALL A LOT?
Increase a lot 1
Increase slightly 2
Remain the same 3
Fall slightly 4
Fall a lot 5
Don't know/No response (DO NOT READ) 9
Q4
Q4. Are you now in paid employment - either full time or part time?
Full time 1
Part time 2
No 3 => Q7
Refusal (DO NOT READ) 9 => Q7
Q5
Q5. Do you think your present job is safe, or do you think there's a chance you may become unemployed?
Present job safe 1
Chance of unemployment 2
Don't know/No response (DO NOT READ) 9
Q6
Q6. If you became unemployed, do you think you'd be able to find a new job fairly quickly or do you think it might take longer?
New job quickly 1
May take longer 2
Wouldn't look 3
Don't know/No response (DO NOT READ) 9
Q7
Q7. So far as you are concerned, do you think that in 2006, strikes and industrial disputes in this country will INCREASE, DECREASE or REMAIN THE SAME?
Increase 1
Decrease 3
Remain the same 2
Don't know/No response (DO NOT READ) 9
Q8
Q8. Do you think that 2006 will be a peaceful year more or less FREE OF INTERNATIONAL DISPUTE, a troubled year with MUCH INTERNATIONAL DISCORD or REMAIN THE SAME?
Free of dispute 1
Troubled year 3
Remain the same 2
Don't know/No response (DO NOT READ) 9
W1A
Rotation => W1B
W1A. Here are some things that people have said about political and business leaders. Which of these do you think apply to POLITICAL leaders ?
READ LIST. MARK ALL ANSWERS THAT APPLY.
...They are dishonest 1
...They have too much power and responsibility 2
...They behave unethically 3
...They are too sensitive to public opinion 4
...They respond to pressure from people more powerful than themselves 5
...They are not capable and competent 6
Don't know / no response (NE PAS LIRE) 9 X
W1B
W1B. Here are some things that people have said about political and business leaders. Which of these do you think apply to BUSINESS leaders ?
READ LIST. MARK ALL ANSWERS THAT APPLY.
...They are dishonest 1
...They have too much power and responsibility 2
...They behave unethically 3
...They are too sensitive to public opinion 4
...They respond to pressure from people more powerful than themselves 5
...They are not capable and competent 6
Don't know / no response (NE PAS LIRE) 9 X
W1P_1
=> * if SI((W1A=#1),1)
Political leaders are dishonest 1
W1P_2
=> * if SI((W1A=#2),1)
Political leaders have too much power and responsibility 1
W1P_3
=> * if SI((W1A=#3),1)
Political leaders behave unethically 1
W1P_4
=> * if SI((W1A=#4),1)
Political leaders are too sensitive to public opinion 1
W1P_5
=> * if SI((W1A=#5),1)
Political leaders respond to pressure from people more powerful than themselves 1
W1P_6
=> * if SI((W1A=#6),1)
Political leaders are not capable and competent 1
W1P_9
=> * if SI((W1A=#7),1)
Political leaders - DK / no response 1
W1B_1
=> * if SI((W1B=#1),1)
Business leaders are dishonest 1
W1B_2
=> * if SI((W1B=#2),1)
Business leaders have too much power and responsibility 1
W1B_3
=> * if SI((W1B=#3),1)
Business leaders behave unethically 1
W1B_4
=> * if SI((W1B=#4),1)
Business leaders are too sensitive to public opinion 1
W1B_5
=> * if SI((W1B=#5),1)
Business leaders respond to pressure from people more powerful than themselves 1
W1B_6
=> * if SI((W1B=#6),1)
Business leaders are not capable and competent 1
W1B_9
=> * if SI((W1B=#7),1)
Business leaders - DK / no response 1
W2
W2. Wich of these do you think should be the most important priority for leaders of the world ?
READ LIST - 1 MENTION ONLY
Rotation => 13
...Protecting the environment 01
...Closing the gap between rich and poor countries 02
...The war on terrorism 03
...Encouraging economic growth and improving the global economy 04
...Reducing wars and conflict 05
...Integrating more social issues into the agenda 06
...Restoring trust and honesty in government, in business and in international institutions 07
...Improving/Maintaining Human Rights 08
...Overcoming Aids and other serious health issues 09
...Eliminating extreme poverty and hunger in the world 10
...Reducing global organised crime 11
...Promoting full equality for women around the world 12
...Overcoming the drug problem and drug trafficking 13
No answer (DO NOT READ) 99
W3
W3. Do you think the next generation will live in ...?
READ
...A lot safer than now 1
...A little safer than now 2
...The same as now 3
...A little less safe than now 4
...A lot less safe than now 5
Don't know / Refused (DO NOT READ) 9
W4
W4. Do you think the next generation will have ...?
READ
...A lot more economic prosperity than now 1
...A little more economic prosperity than now 2
...The same as now 3
...A little less economic prosperity than now 4
...A lot less economic prosperity than now 5
Don't know / Refused (DO NOT READ) 9
W5_1
W5_1. Wich of these sources do you turn to first for the following types of information: ...Breaking news on global events(e.g.Tsunami,Bali bombs)
READ LIST - ONE MENTION ONLY
...Official media internet site/digital 1
...Internet blog 2
...Radio 3
...National TV station 4
...Inter-national TV station 5
...Newspaper or magazine 6
Don't Know / NA (DO NOT READ) 9
W5_2
W5_2. Wich of these sources do you turn to first for the following types of information: ...Events in my country
READ LIST - ONE MENTION ONLY
...Official media internet site/digital 1
...Internet blog 2
...Radio 3
...National TV station 4
...Inter-national TV station 5
...Newspaper or magazine 6
Don't Know / NA (DO NOT READ) 9
W5_3
W5_3. Wich of these sources do you turn to first for the following types of information: ...Political background and analysis of events in my country
READ LIST - ONE MENTION ONLY
...Official media internet site/digital 1
...Internet blog 2
...Radio 3
...National TV station 4
...Inter-national TV station 5
...Newspaper or magazine 6
Don't Know / NA (DO NOT READ) 9
W5_4
W5_4. Wich of these sources do you turn to first for the following types of information: ...Political background and analysis of global events
READ LIST - ONE MENTION ONLY
...Official media internet site/digital 1
...Internet blog 2
...Radio 3
...National TV station 4
...Inter-national TV station 5
...Newspaper or magazine 6
Don't Know / NA (DO NOT READ) 9
W5_5
W5_5. Wich of these sources do you turn to first for the following types of information: ...Important news from my region
READ LIST - ONE MENTION ONLY
...Official media internet site/digital 1
...Internet blog 2
...Radio 3
...National TV station 4
...Inter-national TV station 5
...Newspaper or magazine 6
Don't Know / NA (DO NOT READ) 9
W5_6
W5_6. Wich of these sources do you turn to first for the following types of information: ...Views and opinion of people like me
READ LIST - ONE MENTION ONLY
...Official media internet site/digital 1
...Internet blog 2
...Radio 3
...National TV station 4
...Inter-national TV station 5
...Newspaper or magazine 6
Don't Know / NA (DO NOT READ) 9
W6_1
Rotation => W6_10
W6_1. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements : ...The media is too close to politicians
Agree 1
Disagree 2
Don't Know/NA (DO NOT READ) 9
W6_2
W6_2. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements : ...The media is not objective enough
Agree 1
Disagree 2
Don't Know/NA (DO NOT READ) 9
W6_3
W6_3. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements : ...I want more in-depth analysis of the news, not just headlines
Agree 1
Disagree 2
Don't Know/NA (DO NOT READ) 9
W6_4
W6_4. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements : ...News from around the world is changing the way we think
Agree 1
Disagree 2
Don't Know/NA (DO NOT READ) 9
W6_5
W6_5. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements : ...I don't trust journalist to tell the truth
Agree 1
Disagree 2
Don't Know/NA (DO NOT READ) 9
W6_6
W6_6. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements : ...Media overall is a force for good in the world
Agree 1
Disagree 2
Don't Know/NA (DO NOT READ) 9
W6_7
W6_7. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements : ...I trust more small media organizations or bloggers that big media organizations
Agree 1
Disagree 2
Don't Know/NA (DO NOT READ) 9
W6_8
W6_8. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements : ...Media organizations are more intersted in making money than in informing society
Agree 1
Disagree 2
Don't Know/NA (DO NOT READ) 9
W6_9
W6_9. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements : ...I trust media organizations that have an opinion similar to mine
Agree 1
Disagree 2
Don't Know/NA (DO NOT READ) 9
W6_10
W6_10. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements : ...I distrust big international TV chains such BBC , CNN
Agree 1
Disagree 2
Don't Know/NA (DO NOT READ) 9
W7
W7. What do you think is the most significant about the emergence of China and India ?
READ LIST - 1 MENTION ONLY
...The shift of influence to Asian economies 1
...Cheaper production costs in Asia 2
...The growth of Asian consumers 3
...The need to ensure "fair" wages and rights for workers in Asia 4
Don't Know/No response (DO NOT READ) 9
W8
W8. What do you think is currently the most important risk to global economy ?
READ LIST - 1 MENTION ONLY
...Global economic imbalances 1
...Rising oil prices and the demand on natural resources 2
...Global instability such as the financial crashes in Asia or Latin Americaérique Latine 3
...The rise fundamentalism 4
...Potential disruptions such as pandemics, natural disasters or political unrest 5
Don't Know/No response (DO NOT READ) 9
W9
W9. What is the most important global challenge that you think the business environment adapt to ?
READ LIST - 1 MENTION ONLY
...Advances in technology 1
...The consequences of global democracy 2
...The emergence of new economic powers 3
...The expectations of the next generation 4
Don't Know/No response (DO NOT READ) 9
W10
W10. What do you think is the most important regional challenge the world faces ?
READ LIST - 1 MENTION ONLY
...Economic growth and job creation in poor poor regions 1
...How developing countries compete in the global economy 2
...Political direction in Europe 3
...Continued instability in the middle east 4
...The future of Africa and Latin America 5
Don't Know/No response (DO NOT READ) 9
W11
W11. Wich do you think will most affect the demand for jobs in the future ?
READ LIST - 1 MENTION ONLY
...Increased mobility of labour 1
...New skill requirements 2
...The ageing population in developed countries 3
...New trade regimes 4
...Innovation and technological development 5
Don't Know/No response (DO NOT READ) 9
W12
W12. What is the best way to recover trust in public and private institutions?
READ LIST - 1 MENTION ONLY
...Greater transparency and governance 1
...More punishment of fraudulent behaviour by officials 2
...More dialogue with consumers 3
...New organisational designs to make Institutions more relevant 4
...Institutions re-connecting with consituents and stakeholders 5
Don't Know/No response (DO NOT READ) 9
W13
W13. How should global business leaders take a more active global role?
READ LIST - 1 MENTION ONLY
...By focussing on core operations while showing leadership as a global citizen 1
...By becoming more involved in issues like poverty reduction, pandemic, etc. 2
...By investing in more education and training in poor countries 3
...By greater wealth creation in the poorest parts of the world 4
Don't know/No response (DO NOT READ) 9
W14
W14. From the following 7 items, I'd like you to tell me which you think is the most important issues that global business and society face ? ** FAIRE F8 si besoin d'expliquer les choix
READ LIST - 1 MENTION ONLY
...The emergence of China and India 1
...Risks to the Global Economy 2
...The Need for New Mindsets and Changed Attitudes 3
...Regional identities and struggles 4
...How to create enough jobs in the Future 5
...The Erosion of trust in public and private institutions 6
...The Deficit in Effective Leadership 7
DK / Refused (DO NOT READ) 9
D1
Enter respondent's gender:
Male 1
Female 2
D2A
D2A. In what year were you born?
Write year of birth
$E 1900 1987
Refusal 9999
D2B
D2B. In which age group are you, is it ...?
READ
...Under 30 years 1
...30-50 2
...51-65 3
...65 years of age or older 4
Refusal 9
D3
D3. What is the highest level of education you completed ?
No Education / Only basic education 1
Secondary school 2
High level (e.g. university) 3
Refused 9
D4
D4. Which of the following best descibes your own present employment status ?
Working full or part time (include self-employment) 1
Unemployed 2
Not working (student , housewife) 3
Retired 4
Refused 9
LANGU
What is the language you first learned at home in your childhood and that you still understand?
French 1
English 2
Other 3
French and English 7
French and other 4
English and other 5
Other and other 6
Dnk/Refuse 9
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