Management Survey

About once every quarter we develop a survey which is intended to elicit opinions and trends in management, business professionals and industry, in general. Results of past surveys will be published and archived here.

Our first management survey is divided into three sections. Each survey question is self explanatory. It is not necessary that you give your name, though we will need your e-mail address if you wish to receive the results of this survey along with our analysis of the data. This survey will be concluded on January 31, 1997, and results will be compiled, analyzed and published on February 18, 1997 with results published here as well as being e-mailed to those who supply an e-mail address.

In Part One we identify current trends in management utilization of thier professional human resources, and methods used in the candidate identification and screening processes. Where actual figures are not known, your best estimate is requested.

Part Two deals with specific criteria for selecting independent search firms such as ours, and evaluating their performance.

Part Three captures some basic information about our survey responders. This information is extremely important in forming a frame of reference to analyze our survey data. Once again, providing your name is not necessary.

Part One: MANAGEMENT TRENDS

What percentage of your company's professional staff is permanent? %
What percentage of you company's professional staff is contract or temporary? %
Do you expect these percentages to change in the next 3 to 5 years? Yes - No -
How will they change?
What percent of prospective candidates come from the following sources:
Classified ads in newspapers or trade publications: %
Internal or industry network referrals: %
Executive search or placement firms: %
Contract employment or temp agencies: %
Internet job posting or resume banks: %
Other sources (please specify below): %
Do you expect these percentages to change in the next 3 to 5 years? Yes - No -
Does your company currently utilize the Internet or World Wide Web for sourcing candidates? Yes - No -
Does your company currently utilize the Internet or World Wide Web for advertising positions? Yes - No -

Part Two: SELECTION/PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Please rank, in order of importance, the following factors in selecting a professional search firm.
(1 - Least Important 10 - Most Important)
Firm size or location:
Firm specialization:
Firm reputation:
Referral or recommendation:
Fee amount or payment terms:
Use of leading-edge technologies:
Other (please specify below):
Generally speaking, do you engage professional search firms on an exclusive or non-exclusive basis? Exclusive - Non-Exclusive -
Typically, how much time is required to fill your need?
Please rank, in order of importance, the following factors in evaluating the performance of a professional search firm.
(1 - Least Important 10 - Most Important)
Quality of candidates:
Quantity of candidates:
Responsiveness to need:
Timely follow-up/updates:
Personal Service:
Accessibility of contact:
Other (please specify below):
Generally speaking, have you been satisfied with the service provided by professional search firms? Yes - No -
In your last experience with a search firm, what were you most satisfied with?
In your last experience with a search firm, what were you least satisfied with?

Part Three: RESPONDER PROFILE

Academic Background:
No college
Some college/no degree
Undergrad degree only
Masters degree
Post graduate degree 		Years since entering professional work environment:
1-3
4-6
7-10
11-20
21+
What is your industry?
What is your functional title?
How long have you been at your current company? years months
Do you currently supervise other professionals? Yes - No -
How many?
Your City: Your State or Country:
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS OPTIONAL, BUT REQUIRED IF YOU DESIRE TO HAVE THE RESULTS OF THIS SURVEY E-MAILED TO YOU.
Your e-mail address: Your Name:

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