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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

VariableXlimpfac1
LabelMost important factors behind change (1)
Question text What have been the most important factors bringing about these changes? Are there any other important factors? Response 1
Responses
1 Changes in ownership / control 181
2 Company re-organisation / restructuring 241
3 Managerial changes 237
4 Changes in the type, use & conditions of employees 131
5 Increased consultation / cmmunication and/or improved employ 165
6 Increased influence of trade unions 2
7 Decreased influence of trade unions 1
8 Customer pressure 47
9 Quality issues 39
10 Change in market conditions / competitive situation 513
11 Changes in legislation / government policy 161
12 Introduction of new technology 58
13 Other specific answer, not codeable to 1-12 26
97 Other vague answer, not codeable to 1-13 0
98 Dont know 0
99 Not answered 0
-9 DK/NA 56
-1 Not asked 333
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationWorkplace Employee Relations Survey, 2004: Cross-Section Survey, 2004 and Panel Survey, 1998-2004; Wave 2
Interviewer Instructions[Repeat until 'no']
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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