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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

VariableXjredrea1
LabelMain reasons for workforce reductions (1)
Question text What have been the main reasons for the workforce reductions? Any others? Response 1
Responses
1 Lack of demand for products/services 189
2 Shortage of materials 2
3 Automation/mechanisation/new equipment 76
4 Reorganised working methods/relocation/integration 344
5 Improved competitiveness/efficiency/cost reduction 113
6 Industrial disputes 0
7 Reductions in budget/cash limits 115
9 Sub-contracting of work 3
10 Impending closure of establsihment 1
11 Staff shortages 30
12 Other specific answer, not codeable to 1-11 22
97 Other vague answer, not codeable to 1-12 0
98 Dont know 0
99 Not answered 0
-9 DK/NA 3
-1 Not asked 1293
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
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