Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Workplace Employee Relations Survey, 2004: Cross-Section Survey, 2004 and Panel Survey, 1998-2004; Wave 2

Variable Details

VariableDCIRCLES
LabelAre there non-managerial employee groups to solve problems/discuss performance
Question text I'd now like to ask you some questions about methods you might use to involve employees in improving performance. Do you have groups of non-managerial employees at this workplace that solve specific problems or discuss aspects of performance or quality? They are sometimes known as problem-solving groups or quality circles or continuous improvement groups.
Responses
1 Yes 776
2 No 1507
-9 Refusal 0
-8 Don't Know 12
-1 Not applicable 0
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationWorkplace Employee Relations Survey, 2004: Cross-Section Survey, 2004 and Panel Survey, 1998-2004; Wave 2
UniverseCross-section survey: all establishments in Britain with five or more employees and operating in Sections D-O of the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC2003). The panel element was conducted with managers from establishments that had taken part in the WERS 98 cross-section management survey.;Employees;Establishments;Managers;Trade union officers;National
SamplingOne-stage stratified or systematic random sample; Multi-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study