DDI_VEN_2006_ES_v01_M_WB Antonina Redko <_value> NADA Version 01 Enterprise Survey 2006 ES 2006 VEN_2006_ES_v01_M_WB World Bank NADA World Bank Enterprise Census [en/census] An Enterprise Survey is a firm-level survey of a representative sample of an economy's private sector. Firm-level surveys have been conducted since 1998 by different units within the World Bank. Since 2005-06, most data collection efforts have been centralized within the Enterprise Analysis Unit. The Enterprise Surveys are conducted every three to four years across all geographic regions and cover small, medium, and large companies. Data are used to create indicators that benchmark the quality of the business and investment climate across countries. Fourteen more LCR (Latin America and Caribbean) countries were surveyed along with Venezuela during 2006 as part of the Enterprise Survey initiative. 2006 LCR surveys were the first set of surveys conducted by the World Bank Enterprise Analysis Unit, when it was formed. The Latin America project was also the first research that implemented methodology and questionnaires presently used for all Enterprise Surveys. This research was conducted in Venezuela between February and June 2006 as part of the Latin America and the Caribbean Enterprise Survey 2006 initiative. 500 businesses were surveyed. The objective of the study is to obtain feedback from enterprises in client countries on the state of the private sector as well as to help in building a panel of enterprise data that will make it possible to track changes in the business environment over time, thus allowing, for example, impact assessments of reforms. Through face-to-face interviews with firms in the manufacturing and services sectors, the survey assesses the constraints to private sector growth and creates statistically significant business environment indicators that are comparable across countries. The standard Enterprise Survey topics include firm characteristics, gender participation, access to finance, annual sales, costs of inputs/labor, workforce composition, bribery, licensing, infrastructure, trade, crime, competition, capacity utilization, land and permits, taxation, informality, business-government relations, innovation and technology, and performance measures. Over 90% of the questions objectively ascertain characteristics of a country’s business environment. The remaining questions assess the survey respondents’ opinions on what are the obstacles to firm growth and performance. Venezuela, RB National Regions covered are selected based on the number of establishments, contribution to employment, and value added. In most cases these regions are metropolitan areas and reflect the largest centers of economic activity in a country. The primary sampling unit of the study is the establishment. An establishment is a physical location where business is carried out and where industrial operations take place or services are provided. A firm may be composed of one or more establishments. For example, a brewery may have several bottling plants and several establishments for distribution. For the purposes of this survey an establishment must make its own financial decisions and have its own financial statements separate from those of the firm. An establishment must also have its own management and control over its payroll. The whole population, or the universe, covered in the Enterprise Surveys is the non-agricultural economy. It comprises: all manufacturing sectors according to the ISIC Revision 3.1 group classification (group D), construction sector (group F), services sector (groups G and H), and transport, storage, and communications sector (group I). Note that this population definition excludes the following sectors: financial intermediation (group J), real estate and renting activities (group K, except sub-sector 72, IT, which was added to the population under study), and all public or utilities sectors. Sample survey data [ssd] The study was conducted using stratified random sampling. Three levels of stratification were used in the sample: firm sector, firm size, and geographic region. Industry stratification was designed in the following way: the population was stratified into 4 manufacturing industries, 2 services industries -retail and IT, and one residual sector. For the manufacturing industries sample sizes were inflated by 25% to account for potential non-response in the financing data. Size stratification was defined following the standardized definition for the rollout: small (5 to 19 employees), medium (20 to 99 employees), and large (more than 99 employees). For stratification purposed, the number of employees was defined on the basis of reported permanent full-time workers. In Venezuela, the best available sampling frame was found to be very inaccurate. The decision was made to employ more traditional area enumeration methods. The following approach was used. Aerial maps of Caracas, Maracay and Valencia were divided into approximately equal by size blocks. The blocks were classified into residential, retail and service, office, industrial, and primary using local knowledge. The accuracy of the classification was checked in a small scale pilot of 31 blocks. A sample of 431 blocks was then fully enumerated and used as a second-stage sampling frame. 500 establishments were selected from this frame. Additional information about sampling design can be found in "Sampling Methodology" and "Latin America and the Caribbean Enterprise Survey 2006 Implementation Report" in "Technical documents" folder. Face-to-face [f2f] A shorter version of Latin America and the Caribbean 2006 Enterprise Survey Core Questionnaire was used in Venezuela. The current survey instruments are available: - Venezuela 2006 ES Questionnaire, version A - Venezuela 2006 ES Questionnaire, version B - Screener Questionnaire. The standard Enterprise Survey topics include firm characteristics, gender participation, access to finance, annual sales, costs of inputs/labor, workforce composition, bribery, licensing, infrastructure, trade, crime, competition, capacity utilization, land and permits, taxation, informality, business-government relations, innovation and technology, and performance measures. Private contractors conduct the Enterprise Surveys on behalf of the World Bank. Due to sensitive survey questions addressing business-government relations and corruption-related topics, private contractors are preferred over any government agency or an organization/institution associated with government, and are hired by the World Bank to collect the data. The surveys were implemented following a two-stage procedure. In the first stage, a screener questionnaire was applied over the phone to determine eligibility and to make appointments; in the second stage, a face-to-face interview took place with the Manager/Owner/Director of each establishment. Sometimes the survey respondent called company accountants and human resource managers into the interview to answer questions in the sales and labor sections of the survey. All Enterprise Surveys are conducted in the local languages. For some units it was impossible to determine eligibility because the contact was not successfully completed. Consequently, different assumptions as to their eligibility result in different universe cells' adjustments and in different sampling weights. Three sets of assumptions were considered: a- Strict assumption: eligible establishments are only those for which it was possible to directly determine eligibility. The resulting weights are included in the variable w_strict. b- Median assumption: eligible establishments are those for which it was possible to directly determine eligibility and those that rejected the screener questionnaire or an answering machine or fax was the only response. The resulting weights are included in the variable w_median. Median weights are used for computing indicators on the www.enterprisesurveys.org website. c- Weak assumption: in addition to the establishments included in points a and b, all establishments for which it was not possible to finalize a contact are assumed eligible. This includes establishments with dead or out of service phone lines, establishments that never answered the phone, and establishments with incorrect addresses for which it was impossible to find a new address. The resulting weights are included in the variable w_weak. Note that under the weak assumption only observed non-eligible units are excluded from universe projections. Data entry and quality controls are implemented by the contractor and data is delivered to the World Bank in batches (typically 10%, 50% and 100%). These data deliveries are checked for logical consistency, out of range values, skip patterns, and duplicate entries. Problems are flagged by the World Bank and corrected by the implementing contractor through data checks, callbacks, and revisiting establishments. Information about response rates, survey and item non-response can be found in "Latin America and the Caribbean Enterprise Survey 2006 Implementation Report" in "Technical documents" folder. Confidentiality of the survey respondents and the sensitive information they provide is necessary to ensure the greatest degree of survey participation, integrity and confidence in the quality of the data. Surveys are usually carried out in cooperation with business organizations and government agencies promoting job creation and economic growth, but confidentiality is never compromised. Where necessary please site the source as "Enterprise Analysis Unit - World Bank Group https://www.enterprisesurveys.org" Aggregate indicators based on Enterprise Survey data are available to the public at https://www.enterprisesurveys.org Firm-level data is also available to the public free-of-charge. In order to access the firm-level data, users must agree to abide by a strict confidentiality agreement available through Enterprise Analysis Unit website by clicking on "External users register here" at https://www.enterprisesurveys.org/Portal The user of the data acknowledges that the original collector of the data, the authorized distributor of the data, and the relevant funding agency bear no responsibility for use of the data or for interpretations or inferences based upon such uses. Venezuela, RB-2006--full data-1 The file contains the cleaned, raw database. 500 136 WEB STD FIRMID WEB STD FIRMID WEB STD FIRMID WEB STD FIRMID WEB STD FIRMID 500 Unique ID for each observation Unique identification code database LAC Unique identification code database LAC Unique identification code database LAC Unique identification code database LAC Unique identification code database LAC 500 interview number interview number interview number interview number interview number 500 a.0 questionnaire a.0 questionnaire a.0 questionnaire a.0 questionnaire a.0 questionnaire CONTROL INFORMATION [TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE INTERVIEW] Questionnaire used in the interview. It is defined according to the screener sector of activity of the establishment 500 1 manufacturing 2 services 3 core 4 5 City/town/village City/town/village City/town/village City/town/village City/town/village 500 CARACAS MARACAY VALENCIA a.4.b industry screener sector a.4.b industry screener sector a.4.b industry screener sector a.4.b industry screener sector a.4.b industry screener sector CONTROL INFORMATION [TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE INTERVIEW] Classification of the establishment's activity as defined by the screener questionnaire 500 1 Alimentos 2 Vestimenta 3 Textiles 4 Maquinarias y Equipos 5 Productos Químicos 6 Electrónica 7 Productos no metálicos 8 Otras Manufacturas 9 Comercio minorista 10 Informática 11 Otros servicios 12 Construcción y Transporte 13 Comercio mayorista (solo para Panama) a.6.a samplig size a.6.a samplig size a.6.a samplig size a.6.a samplig size a.6.a samplig size CONTROL INFORMATION [TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE INTERVIEW] Size of the establishment taken from the sample frame 500 less than 5 1 small >=5 and <=19 2 medium >=20 and <=99 3 large >=100 a.6.b screener size a.6.b screener size a.6.b screener size a.6.b screener size a.6.b screener size CONTROL INFORMATION [TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE INTERVIEW] Size of the establishment as determined with the screener questionnaire 500 less than 5 1 small >=5 and <=19 2 medium >=20 and <=99 3 large >=100 a.7 establishment is part of a large firm a.7 establishment is part of a large firm a.7 establishment is part of a large firm a.7 establishment is part of a large firm a.7 establishment is part of a large firm CONTROL INFORMATION [TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE INTERVIEW] Identifies establishments that are part of a larger firm 500 1 yes 2 no, a firm on its own a.8 type of establishment a.8 type of establishment a.8 type of establishment a.8 type of establishment a.8 type of establishment CONTROL INFORMATION [TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE INTERVIEW] Type of establishment HQ without production and/or sales in this location HQ with production and/or sales in this location Establishment physically separated from HQ and other establishments of the same firm Establishment physically separated from HQ but with other establishments of the same firm Identifies type of establishment for those that are part of larger firms 500 -7 does not apply 1 hq without production and/or sales in this location 2 hq with production and/or sales in this location 3 establishment physically separated from hq and other establi 4 establishment physically separated from hq but with other es a.9 establishment financial statements prepared separately of hq statements a.9 establishment financial statements prepared separately of hq statements a.9 establishment financial statements prepared separately of hq statements a.9 establishment financial statements prepared separately of hq statements a.9 establishment financial statements prepared separately of hq statements CONTROL INFORMATION [TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE INTERVIEW] Information taken from the screener questionnaire 500 -7 does not apply 1 yes 2 no a.10 establishment financial statements separate from other establishments a.10 establishment financial statements separate from other establishments a.10 establishment financial statements separate from other establishments a.10 establishment financial statements separate from other establishments a.10 establishment financial statements separate from other establishments CONTROL INFORMATION [TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE INTERVIEW] Information taken from the screener questionnaire 500 -7 does not apply 1 yes 2 no a.11 if hq, financial statements independent of the rest of establishment a.11 if hq, financial statements independent of the rest of establishment a.11 if hq, financial statements independent of the rest of establishment a.11 if hq, financial statements independent of the rest of establishment a.11 if hq, financial statements independent of the rest of establishment CONTROL INFORMATION [TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE INTERVIEW] Information taken from the screener questionnaire 500 -7 does not apply 1 yes 2 no a.12 inteviewer number a.12 inteviewer number a.12 inteviewer number a.12 inteviewer number a.12 inteviewer number CONTROL INFORMATION [TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE INTERVIEW] Interviewer code Information taken from the screener questionnaire 500 a.13 supervisor number a.13 supervisor number a.13 supervisor number a.13 supervisor number a.13 supervisor number CONTROL INFORMATION [TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE INTERVIEW] Supervisor code Information taken from the screener questionnaire 500 Month Month Month Month Month Date and time face-to-face interview begins: 500 2 3 4 5 6 Day Day Day Day Day Date and time face-to-face interview begins: 500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Hour Hour Hour Hour Hour Date and time face-to-face interview begins: 500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes Date and time face-to-face interview begins: 500 AM/PM AM/PM AM/PM AM/PM AM/PM Date and time face-to-face interview begins: 500 1 2 Month Month Month Month Month Time face-to-face interview ends: 500 2 3 4 5 6 Day Day Day Day Day Time face-to-face interview ends: 500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 Hour Hour Hour Hour Hour Time face-to-face interview ends: 500 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes Time face-to-face interview ends: 500 AM/PM AM/PM AM/PM AM/PM AM/PM Time face-to-face interview ends: 500 1 2 perception of the questions regarding opinions and perceptions perception of the questions regarding opinions and perceptions perception of the questions regarding opinions and perceptions perception of the questions regarding opinions and perceptions perception of the questions regarding opinions and perceptions INTERVIEWERS PLEASE ANSWER AT END OF THE INTERVIEW It is my perception that the responses to the questions regarding opinions and perceptions: Truthful Somewhat truthful Not truthful 500 1 truthful 2 somewhat truthful 3 not truthful The questions regarding figures (productivity and employment numbers) The questions regarding figures (productivity and employment numbers) The questions regarding figures (productivity and employment numbers) The questions regarding figures (productivity and employment numbers) The questions regarding figures (productivity and employment numbers) INTERVIEWERS PLEASE ANSWER AT END OF THE INTERVIEW The questions regarding figures (productivity and employment numbers): 500 1 Are taken directly from establishment records 2 Are estimates computed with some precision 3 Are arbitrary and unreliable numbers this questionnaire was completed in: this questionnaire was completed in: this questionnaire was completed in: this questionnaire was completed in: this questionnaire was completed in: SUPERVISORS PLEASE ANSWER This questionnaire was completed in: One visit in face-to-face interview with one person One visit in face-to-face interview with different managers/staff Several visits 500 1 one visit in face-to-face interview with one person 2 one visit in face-to-face interview with different managers\ 3 several visits Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours If option 1 or 2 in a18 estimate duration of the whole interview 500 1 1 Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes Minutes If option 1 or 2 in a18 estimate duration of the whole interview 500 50 5 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 32 35 36 37 40 45 50 What is this firm‘s current legal status (Latin American scale)? What is this firm‘s current legal status (Latin American scale)? What is this firm‘s current legal status (Latin American scale)? What is this firm‘s current legal status (Latin American scale)? What is this firm‘s current legal status (Latin American scale)? 1) READ THE FOLLOWING TO THE RESPONDENT BEFORE PROCEEDING. The goal of this survey is to gather information and opinions about the investment climate in this country. Ultimately, the information gathered here will help to develop new policies and programs that enhance employment and economic growth. The information obtained here will be held in the strictest confidentiality. Neither your name nor the name of your business will be used in any document based on this survey. 2) INTERVIEWER: THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS (B1 TO B4) ARE FOR ALL ESTABLISHMENTS. HOWEVER, READ THE FOLLOWING INTRODUCTION ONLY IF THE ESTABLISHMENT IS PART OF A LARGER FIRM: Please keep in mind that the following four questions apply to the firm, not the establishment. After these four questions, the rest of the questionnaire is directed solely to establishment-level issues. What is this firm‘s current legal status (Latin American scale)? 500 1 Sociedad anónima que cotiza en bolsa (abierta) 2 Sociedad anónima que no cotiza en bolsa (cerrada) 3 Sociedad de responsabilidad limitada 4 Unipersonal 5 Sociedad en comandita, simple o por acciones 6 Sociedad colectiva 7 Otros b1x.other (specify) b1x.other (specify) b1x.other (specify) b1x.other (specify) b1x.other (specify) What is this firm's current legal status? Other A firm's legal status is information well known for the target respondent: CEO, General Manager or owner of the firm. ENUMERATORS DO NOT NEED TO KNOW THE DEFINITION OF EACH TYPE OF LEGAL STATUS. A firm's legal status is first determined by whether participation on ownership is by shares (first 2 options) or not (options 3 and 4). The fifth option is a combination of the previous ones. If a firm's shares are publicly traded, it is a shareholding company with shares traded in the stock market. If the shares are not traded or they are traded only privately it is a shareholding company with shares traded privately. A shareholding company with shares traded privately is a firm that is owned by partners or shareholders for whom their claims over the firm are not publicly traded. They may or may not be traded privately. In both of these categories firms have limited liability. A sole proprietorship is a business owned and operated by one individual natural person. A natural person is a real human being, as opposed to an artificial legal entity such as a corporation or organization that the law treats for some purposes as if it were a person distinct from its members or owner(s). A firm's legal status defines the extent of the liability which defines the level of responsibility of the owner over the firm's obligations. Under limited liability each owner is only responsible for the proportion of his/her shares. A partnership allows two or more people to share profits and liabilities, with or without privately held shares. In a partnership, the parties could be individuals, corporations, trusts, other partnerships, or a combination of all of the above. The essential characteristic of this partnership is the unlimited liability of every partner. Limited partnership is a legal form that includes one or several general partners and one or more limited partners who invest capital into the partnership, but do not take part in the daily operation or management of the business. The limited partners limit their amount of liability to the amount of capital invested in the partnership. The general partners personally shoulder all debts and obligations of the partnership. Business operations are governed, unless otherwise specified in a written agreement, by majority vote of voting partners. Limited liability partnerships are separate legal entities that provide liability protection for all general partners as well as management rights in the business. Cooperatives and state owned firms should be designated as Other. When other is chosen, the actual form of legal status must be specified in writing by the enumerator on the survey instrument. 2 COOPERATIVA FUNDACION SIN FINES DE LUCRO what is this firm's current legal status? what is this firm's current legal status? what is this firm's current legal status? what is this firm's current legal status? what is this firm's current legal status? What is this firm‘s current legal status? A firm's legal status is information well known for the target respondent: CEO, General Manager or owner of the firm. ENUMERATORS DO NOT NEED TO KNOW THE DEFINITION OF EACH TYPE OF LEGAL STATUS. A firm's legal status is first determined by whether participation on ownership is by shares (first 2 options) or not (options 3 and 4). The fifth option is a combination of the previous ones. If a firm's shares are publicly traded, it is a shareholding company with shares traded in the stock market. If the shares are not traded or they are traded only privately it is a shareholding company with shares traded privately. A shareholding company with shares traded privately is a firm that is owned by partners or shareholders for whom their claims over the firm are not publicly traded. They may or may not be traded privately. In both of these categories firms have limited liability. A sole proprietorship is a business owned and operated by one individual natural person. A natural person is a real human being, as opposed to an artificial legal entity such as a corporation or organization that the law treats for some purposes as if it were a person distinct from its members or owner(s). A firm's legal status defines the extent of the liability which defines the level of responsibility of the owner over the firm's obligations. Under limited liability each owner is only responsible for the proportion of his/her shares. A partnership allows two or more people to share profits and liabilities, with or without privately held shares. In a partnership, the parties could be individuals, corporations, trusts, other partnerships, or a combination of all of the above. The essential characteristic of this partnership is the unlimited liability of every partner. Limited partnership is a legal form that includes one or several general partners and one or more limited partners who invest capital into the partnership, but do not take part in the daily operation or management of the business. The limited partners limit their amount of liability to the amount of capital invested in the partnership. The general partners personally shoulder all debts and obligations of the partnership. Business operations are governed, unless otherwise specified in a written agreement, by majority vote of voting partners. Limited liability partnerships are separate legal entities that provide liability protection for all general partners as well as management rights in the business. Cooperatives and state owned firms should be designated as Other. When other is chosen, the actual form of legal status must be specified in writing by the enumerator on the survey instrument. 500 -9 don't know 1 publicly listed company 2 privately held, limited liability company 3 sole proprietorship 4 partnership 5 limited partnership 6 other in what year did this establishment begin operations in this country? in what year did this establishment begin operations in this country? in what year did this establishment begin operations in this country? in what year did this establishment begin operations in this country? in what year did this establishment begin operations in this country? READ THE FOLLOWING TO THE RESPONDENT BEFORE PROCEEDING: Now, I want to ask you a couple of questions about when and how operations in this establishment began. In what year did this establishment begin operations? INTERVIEWER: PROVIDE FOUR DIGITS FOR YEAR The objective of this question is to obtain the year in which operations started regardless of who was the owner at the time. The year when the establishment began operation refers to the year in which the establishment actually started producing (or providing services), not to the year in which it was registered for the first time. If the establishment was privatized, then the date provided should refer to when the original government-owned establishment began operations. If the establishment changed its production significantly to change sector classification, then the year when that took place should be provided. 500 -9 don't know 1873 1886 1887 1908 1937 1940 1947 1949 1953 1954 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 number of full-time employees of the establishment when it started operations number of full-time employees of the establishment when it started operations number of full-time employees of the establishment when it started operations number of full-time employees of the establishment when it started operations number of full-time employees of the establishment when it started operations How many full-time employees did this establishment employ when it started operations? Please include all employees and managers The number of permanent, full-time employees for the time that the enterprise began operations should be provided. All employees and managers (including respondent) should be included. 500 -9 don't know 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 30 32 35 36 38 40 42 45 50 60 65 70 75 80 90 96 100 101 120 130 150 155 180 200 300 Did this establishment formally register when it begun operations? Did this establishment formally register when it begun operations? Did this establishment formally register when it begun operations? Did this establishment formally register when it begun operations? Did this establishment formally register when it begun operations? Did this establishment formally register when it started operations? 500 -9 No sabe 1 Sí 2 No When did this establishment formally register? When did this establishment formally register? When did this establishment formally register? When did this establishment formally register? When did this establishment formally register? When did this establishment formally register? 13 487 -9 1780 1948 1982 1991 1997 2003 2004 2006 2007 Sysmiss does establishment have an internationally-recognized quality certification? does establishment have an internationally-recognized quality certification? does establishment have an internationally-recognized quality certification? does establishment have an internationally-recognized quality certification? does establishment have an internationally-recognized quality certification? Does this establishment have an internationally-recognized quality certification? INTERVIEWER: If there is need for clarification, some examples are: ISO 9000, 9002 or 14000 The question refers exclusively to internationally recognized certifications. Examples are: ISO (International Organization for Standardization) for manufacturing and services, HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) for food (especially, but not exclusively, for seafood and juices), and AATCC (American Association of Textiles Chemists and Colorists) for textiles. Certificates granted only nationally not recognized in international markets are not included. 500 -9 don't know -6 still in process 1 yes 2 no applied to obtain an electrical connection submitted over the last two years? applied to obtain an electrical connection submitted over the last two years? applied to obtain an electrical connection submitted over the last two years? applied to obtain an electrical connection submitted over the last two years? applied to obtain an electrical connection submitted over the last two years? READ THE FOLLOWING TO THE RESPONDENT BEFORE PROCEEDING: The next theme is the infrastructure Over the last two years, did this establishment submit an application to obtain an electrical connection? Application for electrical connection. Electrical connection refers to a new connection or to an increase in voltage of an existing connection that requires an application. 500 -9 don't know 1 yes 2 no how many days did it take for you to receive an electrical connection service? how many days did it take for you to receive an electrical connection service? how many days did it take for you to receive an electrical connection service? how many days did it take for you to receive an electrical connection service? how many days did it take for you to receive an electrical connection service? In reference to that application for an electrical connection, approximately how many days did it take to obtain it from the day of the application to the day the service was received? Wait for electrical connection. Self-explanatory 56 444 -9 don't know -6 still in process -5 application denied 1 less than one day 2 3 5 7 10 15 20 24 28 30 45 60 90 120 180 730 Sysmiss informal gift/payment expected or requested for an electrical connection? informal gift/payment expected or requested for an electrical connection? informal gift/payment expected or requested for an electrical connection? informal gift/payment expected or requested for an electrical connection? informal gift/payment expected or requested for an electrical connection? In reference to that application for an electrical connection, was an informal gift or payment expected or requested? 1) Bribe for electrical connection. Self-explanatory 2) Sensitive question, no clarification can be offered 56 444 -9 don't know -8 refusal 1 yes 2 no Sysmiss over fiscal year 2005, did this establishment experience power outages? over fiscal year 2005, did this establishment experience power outages? over fiscal year 2005, did this establishment experience power outages? over fiscal year 2005, did this establishment experience power outages? over fiscal year 2005, did this establishment experience power outages? Over fiscal year 2005, did this establishment experience power outages? A power outage occurs when there is equipment malfunction from the failure of adequate supply of power. Blackouts that cause some, but not all equipment to malfunction are also considered power outages. 500 -9 don't know 1 yes 2 no number of power outages experienced in a typical month in last fiscal year number of power outages experienced in a typical month in last fiscal year number of power outages experienced in a typical month in last fiscal year number of power outages experienced in a typical month in last fiscal year number of power outages experienced in a typical month in last fiscal year In a typical month, over fiscal year 2005, how many power outages did this establishment experience? IF 0, GO TO QUESTION C.10 If power outages are seasonal the interviewer should ask the respondent to calculate the number of outages in a typical month, excluding both the months in which outages are most frequent and the months where outages are most infrequent. The concept of a typical month must be well understood since it is used several times throughout the questionnaire: it is the most common type of month in the year regarding the characteristic being asked. Thus, for answers such as “electrical outages once every 3 months” in a typical month there are 0 outages (since there will be outages only in 4 months of the year and in the rest 8 months there will be no outages). For the answer “once every other month” write 1 since there will be 6 months with outages and 6 months without them. 109 391 -9 don't know 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 12 20 Sysmiss how long did the average power outage last? how long did the average power outage last? how long did the average power outage last? how long did the average power outage last? how long did the average power outage last? How long did these power outages last on average? This refers to the duration of the power outages in a typical month. The respondent should calculate average duration of power outages in the typical month. 63 437 -9 don't know 1 less than one hour 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 15 24 30 45 48 Sysmiss in last fiscal year, what were your losses that resulted from power outages? % in last fiscal year, what were your losses that resulted from power outages? % in last fiscal year, what were your losses that resulted from power outages? % in last fiscal year, what were your losses that resulted from power outages? % in last fiscal year, what were your losses that resulted from power outages? % Please estimate the losses that resulted from power outages either as a percentage of total annual sales or as total annual losses. Loss as percent of total annual sales due to power outages PROVIDE EITHER ONE OR THE OTHER, NOT BOTH c9a or c9b Losses because of power outages: The Manager should estimate the amount of production lost because of power outages. 43 457 -9 don't know 1 2 3 5 6 10 12 13 18 20 30 50 Sysmiss total annual losses due to power outages, LCUs total annual losses due to power outages, LCUs total annual losses due to power outages, LCUs total annual losses due to power outages, LCUs total annual losses due to power outages, LCUs Please estimate the losses that resulted from power outages either as a percentage of total annual sales or as total annual losses. Annual losses due to power outages PROVIDE EITHER ONE OR THE OTHER, NOT BOTH c9a or c9b Losses because of power outages: The Manager should estimate the amount of production lost because of power outages. 20 480 -9 don't know 250000 300000 900000 1300000 1500000 1600000 2000000 3000000 5000000 6000000 8000000 10000000 24000000 29000000 Sysmiss application to obtain a telephone connection submitted over the last two years application to obtain a telephone connection submitted over the last two years application to obtain a telephone connection submitted over the last two years application to obtain a telephone connection submitted over the last two years application to obtain a telephone connection submitted over the last two years Over the last two years, did this establishment submit an application to obtain a telephone connection? Application for telephone connection. Self-explanatory 500 -9 don't know 1 yes 2 no how many days did it take for you to receive a telephone connection service? how many days did it take for you to receive a telephone connection service? how many days did it take for you to receive a telephone connection service? how many days did it take for you to receive a telephone connection service? how many days did it take for you to receive a telephone connection service? In reference to that application for a telephone connection, approximately how many days did it take to obtain it from the day of the application to the day the service was received? Wait for telephone connection. Self-explanatory 109 391 -9 don't know -6 still in process -5 application denied 1 less than one day 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 13 14 15 20 30 60 90 120 365 Sysmiss when you applied for a telephone connection was an informal gift requested? when you applied for a telephone connection was an informal gift requested? when you applied for a telephone connection was an informal gift requested? when you applied for a telephone connection was an informal gift requested? when you applied for a telephone connection was an informal gift requested? In reference to that application for a telephone connection, was an informal gift or payment expected or requested? 1) Bribe for telephone connection. Self-explanatory 2) Sensitive question, no clarification can be offered. 109 391 -9 don't know -8 refusal 1 yes 2 no Sysmiss do you currently communicate with clients and suppliers by e-mail? do you currently communicate with clients and suppliers by e-mail? do you currently communicate with clients and suppliers by e-mail? do you currently communicate with clients and suppliers by e-mail? do you currently communicate with clients and suppliers by e-mail? At the present time, does this establishment use any of the following:.? E-mail to communicate with clients or suppliers E-mail and website use. Web page should be considered as part of the website. Website use includes cases when the establishment has its own website but does not actually do any direct communication with clients or suppliers via the website. 500 -9 don't know 1 yes 2 no do you currently communicate with clients and suppliers via your website? do you currently communicate with clients and suppliers via your website? do you currently communicate with clients and suppliers via your website? do you currently communicate with clients and suppliers via your website? do you currently communicate with clients and suppliers via your website? At the present time, does this establishment use any of the following:.? Its own website E-mail and website use. Web page should be considered as part of the website. Website use includes cases when the establishment has its own website but does not actually do any direct communication with clients or suppliers via the website. 500 -9 don't know 1 yes 2 no how much of an obstacle is electricity to the current operations of this firm? how much of an obstacle is electricity to the current operations of this firm? how much of an obstacle is electricity to the current operations of this firm? how much of an obstacle is electricity to the current operations of this firm? how much of an obstacle is electricity to the current operations of this firm? SHOW CARD Is electricity No Obstacle, a Minor Obstacle, a Moderate Obstacle, a Major Obstacle, or a Very Severe Obstacle to the current operations of this establishment? 1)The manager should be given a card with the different alternatives for 'degree of obstacle' (from 0 to 4). 2) Sensitive question, no clarification can be offered. 500 -9 don't know -7 does not apply no obstacle 1 minor obstacle 2 moderate obstacle 3 major obstacle 4 very severe obstacle in last fiscal year, what were this establishment’s total annual sales? in last fiscal year, what were this establishment’s total annual sales? in last fiscal year, what were this establishment’s total annual sales? in last fiscal year, what were this establishment’s total annual sales? in last fiscal year, what were this establishment’s total annual sales? In fiscal year 2005, what were this establishment's total annual sales? Total sales include the value of all annual sales counting manufactured goods and goods the establishment has bought for trading. For ex. if an establishment makes blue jeans and also imports blue jeans for resale, total sales is the value of all blue jeans sold, both produced and imported. Revenue or receipts for all services rendered and any sales of merchandise for the year, even if the payment may have been received at a later date, are included in total sales. 500 -9 don't know -8 8000000 12000000 16000000 18000000 20000000 30000000 35000000 40000000 45000000 50000000 60000000 62000000 63000000 65000000 66000000 75000000 80000000 87000000 90000000 95000000 100000000 104991661 110000000 120000000 130000000 140000000 144000000 150000000 155000000 156000000 172695000 180000000 190000000 200000000 202000000 209000000 216000000 220000000 228425178 230000000 245000000 250000000 255999914 260000000 270000000 280000000 282000000 300000000 310000000 321000000 323000000 326000000 328000000 330000000 336000000 340000000 350000000 360000000 370000000 382000000 395000000 400000000 420000000 426000000 430000000 432000000 441000000 446200000 450000000 475000000 485000000 500000000 510000000 532000000 550000000 560000000 576000000 580000000 600000000 620000000 630000000 650000000 660000000 665307000 680000000 683000000 700000000 720000000 730000000 756000000 778190580 780000000 781000000 792000000 799000000 800000000 800500000 830000000 836500000 840000000 850000000 860000000 900000000 908779525 910000000 950491855 960000000 960001530 970000000 980000000 1000000000 1080000000 1094880041 1100000000 1140000000 1200000000 1214008389 1216000000 1220000000 1232000000 1300000000 1320000000 1382000000 1386000000 1400000000 1440000000 1482000000 1500000000 1670000000 1700000000 1738000000 1756250000 1800000000 1850000000 1900000000 1932000000 2000000000 2175874320 2190000000 2200000000 2220486000 2300000000 2356000000 2400000000 2500000000 2558000000 2600000000 2700000000 2800000000 2952000000 3000000000 3100000000 3120000000 3200000000 3226000000 3250000000 3456000000 3573000000 3582000000 3600000000 4000000000 4200000000 4333240163 4556000000 5000000000 5235778900 5500000000 6000000000 6300000000 7604655520 8000000000 9600000000 10000000000 10750000000 12000000000 13000000000 15000000000 16446500000 19000000000 20000000000 21000000000 24000000000 25000000000 30000000000 31821000000 35000000000 40000000000 50000000000 60000000000 64000000000 64500000000 67000000000 80000000000 88000000000 100000000000 115000000000 120000000000 134000000000 150000000000 200000000000 300000000000 1000000000000 1650000000000 what % of establishment's sales were: national sales? what % of establishment's sales were: national sales? what % of establishment's sales were: national sales? what % of establishment's sales were: national sales? what % of establishment's sales were: national sales? 1) SHOW CARD 2) INTERVIEWER: THESE MUST BE ASKED IN THE ORDER THEY APPEAR ON THE TABLE In fiscal year 2005, what percent of this establishment's sales were: National sales 1) Where sales are made. The purpose of this question is to determine where the establishment's customers are located. Domestic sales are when goods or services are sold inside the borders of the country. An indirect export is when the manufacturer sells its goods to a trader or another agent who then exports the product without modifications. Products that the manager knows are smuggled abroad should be counted as indirect exports. Direct export is the sale of goods where the immediate recipient is outside the borders of the country. 2) INTERVIEWER: CHECK THAT TOTAL SUMS TO 100% 500 -9 don't know 30 40 50 60 70 75 80 90 98 99 100 what % of establishment's sales were: indirect exports? (using a third party) what % of establishment's sales were: indirect exports? (using a third party) what % of establishment's sales were: indirect exports? (using a third party) what % of establishment's sales were: indirect exports? (using a third party) what % of establishment's sales were: indirect exports? (using a third party) 1) SHOW CARD 2) INTERVIEWER: THESE MUST BE ASKED IN THE ORDER THEY APPEAR ON THE TABLE In fiscal year 2005, what percent of this establishment's sales were: Indirect exports (sold domestically to third party that exports products) 1) Where sales are made. The purpose of this question is to determine where the establishment's customers are located. Domestic sales are when goods or services are sold inside the borders of the country. An indirect export is when the manufacturer sells its goods to a trader or another agent who then exports the product without modifications. Products that the manager knows are smuggled abroad should be counted as indirect exports. Direct export is the sale of goods where the immediate recipient is outside the borders of the country. 2) INTERVIEWER: CHECK THAT TOTAL SUMS TO 100% 500 -9 don't know 1 2 10 20 25 30 40 50 70 what % of establishment's sales were: direct exports? what % of establishment's sales were: direct exports? what % of establishment's sales were: direct exports? what % of establishment's sales were: direct exports? what % of establishment's sales were: direct exports? 1) SHOW CARD 2) INTERVIEWER: THESE MUST BE ASKED IN THE ORDER THEY APPEAR ON THE TABLE In fiscal year 2005, what percent of this establishment's sales were: Direct exports 1) Where sales are made. The purpose of this question is to determine where the establishment's customers are located. Domestic sales are when goods or services are sold inside the borders of the country. An indirect export is when the manufacturer sells its goods to a trader or another agent who then exports the product without modifications. Products that the manager knows are smuggled abroad should be counted as indirect exports. Direct export is the sale of goods where the immediate recipient is outside the borders of the country. 2) INTERVIEWER: CHECK THAT TOTAL SUMS TO 100% 500 -9 don't know 1 10 20 30 40 60 in 2005, how many av. days did it take for your exported goods to clear customs? in 2005, how many av. days did it take for your exported goods to clear customs? in 2005, how many av. days did it take for your exported goods to clear customs? in 2005, how many av. days did it take for your exported goods to clear customs? in 2005, how many av. days did it take for your exported goods to clear customs? In fiscal year 2005,when this establishment exported goods directly, how many days did it take on average from the time this establishment's goods arrived at their main point of exit (e.g., port, airport) until the time these goods cleared customs? Clearing customs for direct exports. The purpose of this question is to determine the efficiency of customs in clearing goods for export. Main point of exit is the last domestic location (e.g. port, border crossing, airport, or internal custom) from which the goods leave the country. Whenever different ports of exit are used this question refers to the port where “most goods” exit defined in terms of consignment value (not physical units). Goods cleared customs They refer to the time it takes to obtain all clearances required from the moment the goods arrived at their point of exit until the moment they satisfy the requirements of the clearance procedures at the customs office. This includes transit procedures. Average number of days to clear customs. Prompt the respondent to think of all shipments sent to the main point of exit and estimate an average time it took from the time the shipments arrived to the time they left that point of exit. 16 484 -9 don't know -7 does not apply 1 less than one day 4 5 7 8 10 15 30 45 70 Sysmiss Longest number of days to clear customs when exporting directly Longest number of days to clear customs when exporting directly Longest number of days to clear customs when exporting directly Longest number of days to clear customs when exporting directly Longest number of days to clear customs when exporting directly In fiscal year 2005, when this establishment exported goods directly, what was the average number of days that it took from the time this establishment’s goods arrived to their main point of exit (e.g., port, airport) until the time these goods cleared customs? And what was the longest number of days? 16 484 -9 Don't know -8 Refusal to answer -7 Does not apply 3 6 10 12 15 18 20 30 60 90 Sysmiss in what year did this establishment first export directly or indirectly? in what year did this establishment first export directly or indirectly? in what year did this establishment first export directly or indirectly? in what year did this establishment first export directly or indirectly? in what year did this establishment first export directly or indirectly? In which year did this establishment first export directly or indirectly? First exported directly or indirectly. The purpose of this question is self-explanatory. 38 462 -9 don't know 1970 1982 1986 1988 1989 1990 1991 1993 1995 1998 2000 2001 2003 2004 2005 2006 Sysmiss how much of an obstcle is: transportation of goods, supplies, and inputs? how much of an obstcle is: transportation of goods, supplies, and inputs? how much of an obstcle is: transportation of goods, supplies, and inputs? how much of an obstcle is: transportation of goods, supplies, and inputs? how much of an obstcle is: transportation of goods, supplies, and inputs? SHOW CARD Is transport No Obstacle, a Minor Obstacle, a Moderate Obstacle, a Major Obstacle, or a Very Severe Obstacle to the current operations of this establishment? 1) The manager should be given a card with the different alternatives for 'degree of obstacle' (from 0 to 4). 2) Sensitive question, no clarification can be offered 500 -9 don't know -7 does not apply no obstacle 1 minor obstacle 2 moderate obstacle 3 major obstacle 4 very severe obstacle how much of an obstacle is: customs and trade regulations? how much of an obstacle is: customs and trade regulations? how much of an obstacle is: customs and trade regulations? how much of an obstacle is: customs and trade regulations? how much of an obstacle is: customs and trade regulations? SHOW CARD Are customs and trade regulations No Obstacle, a Minor Obstacle, a Moderate obstacle, a Major Obstacle, or a Very Severe Obstacle to the current operations of this establishment? 1) The manager should be given a card with the different alternatives for 'degree of obstacle' (from 0 to 4). 2) Sensitive question, no clarification can be offered 500 -9 don't know -7 does not apply no obstacle 1 minor obstacle 2 moderate obstacle 3 major obstacle 4 very severe obstacle how much of an obstacle are the informal sector competitors to your operations? how much of an obstacle are the informal sector competitors to your operations? how much of an obstacle are the informal sector competitors to your operations? how much of an obstacle are the informal sector competitors to your operations? how much of an obstacle are the informal sector competitors to your operations? SHOW CARD Are practices of competitors in the informal sector No Obstacle, a Minor Obstacle, a Moderate Obstacle, Major Obstacle, or a Very Severe Obstacle to the current operations of this establishment? 1) The manager should be given a card with the different alternatives for 'degree of obstacle' (from 0 to 4). 2) Sensitive question, no clarificaton can be offered 500 -9 don't know -7 does not apply no obstacle 1 minor obstacle 2 moderate obstacle 3 major obstacle 4 very severe obstacle applic. to obtain a construction-related permit submitted over the last 2 years applic. to obtain a construction-related permit submitted over the last 2 years applic. to obtain a construction-related permit submitted over the last 2 years applic. to obtain a construction-related permit submitted over the last 2 years applic. to obtain a construction-related permit submitted over the last 2 years Over the last two years, did this establishment submit an application to obtain a construction-related permit? Application for construction permit. Self-explanatory 500 -9 don't know 1 yes 2 no how many days did it take for you to obtain a construction-related permit? how many days did it take for you to obtain a construction-related permit? how many days did it take for you to obtain a construction-related permit? how many days did it take for you to obtain a construction-related permit? how many days did it take for you to obtain a construction-related permit? In reference to that application for a construction-related permit, approximately how many days did it take to obtain it from the day of the application to the day the permit was granted? Waiting time for construction permit. Self-explanatory 30 470 -9 don't know -6 still in process -5 application denied 1 less than one day 2 3 5 10 15 17 30 48 60 90 120 365 Sysmiss informal gift/payment expected or requested for a construction-related permit informal gift/payment expected or requested for a construction-related permit informal gift/payment expected or requested for a construction-related permit informal gift/payment expected or requested for a construction-related permit informal gift/payment expected or requested for a construction-related permit In reference to that application for a construction-related permit, was an informal gift or payment expected or requested? 1) Bribe for construction permit. Self-explanatory 2) Sensitive question, no clarification can be offered 30 470 -9 don't know -8 refusal 1 yes 2 no Sysmiss how much of an obstacle is access to land to the operations of this firm? how much of an obstacle is access to land to the operations of this firm? how much of an obstacle is access to land to the operations of this firm? how much of an obstacle is access to land to the operations of this firm? how much of an obstacle is access to land to the operations of this firm? SHOW CARD Is access to land No Obstacle, a Minor Obstacle, a Moderate Obstacle, a Major Obstacle, or a Very Severe Obstacle to the current operations of this establishment? 1) The manager should be given a card with the different alternatives for 'degree of obstacle' (from 0 to 4). 2) Sensitive question, no clarification can be offered 500 -9 don't know -7 does not apply no obstacle 1 minor obstacle 2 moderate obstacle 3 major obstacle 4 very severe obstacle obstacle to the current operations : courts obstacle to the current operations : courts obstacle to the current operations : courts obstacle to the current operations : courts obstacle to the current operations : courts Please tell me if you think that the functioning of the courts is No Obstacle, a Minor Obstacle, a Major Obstacle, or a Very Severe Obstacle to the current operations of this establishment. 1) The manager should be given a card with the different alternatives for 'degree of obstacle' (from 0 to 4). 2) Sensitive question, no clarification can be offered 500 -9 don't know -7 does not apply no obstacle 1 minor obstacle 2 moderate obstacle 3 major obstacle 4 very severe obstacle in fiscal year 2005, did this establishment pay for security? in fiscal year 2005, did this establishment pay for security? in fiscal year 2005, did this establishment pay for security? in fiscal year 2005, did this establishment pay for security? in fiscal year 2005, did this establishment pay for security? READ THE FOLLOWING TO THE RESPONDENT BEFORE PROCEEDING: We now turn to questions on the issue of crime and how crime affects the operations of this establishment. In fiscal year 2005, did this establishment pay for security, for example equipment, personnel, or professional security services? Pay for security. Self-explanatory 500 -9 don't know 1 yes 2 no percentage of total annual sales paid for security in last fiscal year percentage of total annual sales paid for security in last fiscal year percentage of total annual sales paid for security in last fiscal year percentage of total annual sales paid for security in last fiscal year percentage of total annual sales paid for security in last fiscal year In fiscal year 2005, what percent of this establishment?s total annual sales was paid for security, or what was the total annual cost of security? Percent of total annual sales for security PROVIDE EITHER ONE OR THE OTHER, NOT BOTH How much pay for security. Self-explanatory 74 426 -9 don't know 1 2 3 5 6 7 10 12 13 15 17 20 25 30 40 50 60 Sysmiss in last fiscal year, what is the total annual cost of security, LCUs in last fiscal year, what is the total annual cost of security, LCUs in last fiscal year, what is the total annual cost of security, LCUs in last fiscal year, what is the total annual cost of security, LCUs in last fiscal year, what is the total annual cost of security, LCUs In fiscal year 2005, what percent of this establishment?s total annual sales was paid for security, or what was the total annual cost of security? Total annual cost of security PROVIDE EITHER ONE OR THE OTHER, NOT BOTH How much pay for security. Self-explanatory 203 297 -9 don't know 72000 240000 360000 450000 700000 720000 800000 915000 921000 960000 1000000 1200000 1300000 1400000 1456000 1640000 2000000 2160000 2280000 2400000 2700000 3000000 3225000 3500000 3600000 4000000 4500000 5000000 6000000 6750000 7000000 7200000 7380000 8000000 8400000 9600000 10000000 10600000 11400000 12000000 13000000 14000000 15000000 18000000 20000000 21600000 24000000 25000000 26000000 30000000 35000000 36000000 37000000 39000000 40000000 43000000 46000000 48000000 50000000 60000000 70000000 72000000 75000000 80000000 88000000 100000000 108000000 150000000 172000000 185000000 216000000 280000000 375000000 800000000 Sysmiss losses due to theft, robbery, vandalism or arson experienced in last fiscal year losses due to theft, robbery, vandalism or arson experienced in last fiscal year losses due to theft, robbery, vandalism or arson experienced in last fiscal year losses due to theft, robbery, vandalism or arson experienced in last fiscal year losses due to theft, robbery, vandalism or arson experienced in last fiscal year In fiscal year 2005, did this establishment experience losses as a result of theft, robbery, vandalism or arson? Experienced losses from theft, robbery, vandalism, arson. Self-explanatory 500 -9 don't know 1 yes 2 no losses due to theft, robbery,vandalism or arson in last fiscal yr (% of sales) losses due to theft, robbery,vandalism or arson in last fiscal yr (% of sales) losses due to theft, robbery,vandalism or arson in last fiscal yr (% of sales) losses due to theft, robbery,vandalism or arson in last fiscal yr (% of sales) losses due to theft, robbery,vandalism or arson in last fiscal yr (% of sales) In fiscal year 2005, what were the estimated losses as a result of theft, robbery, vandalism or arson that occurred on this establishment?s premises either as a percentage of total annual sales or as total annual losses? Losses as percent of total annual sales PROVIDE EITHER ONE OR THE OTHER, NOT BOTH Extent of losses from theft, robbery, vandalism, arson. Self-explanatory 31 469 -9 don't know 1 2 4 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 Sysmiss value of losses due to theft, robbery,vandalism or arson in last fiscal yr, LCUs value of losses due to theft, robbery,vandalism or arson in last fiscal yr, LCUs value of losses due to theft, robbery,vandalism or arson in last fiscal yr, LCUs value of losses due to theft, robbery,vandalism or arson in last fiscal yr, LCUs value of losses due to theft, robbery,vandalism or arson in last fiscal yr, LCUs In fiscal year 2005, what were the estimated losses as a result of theft, robbery, vandalism or arson that occurred on this establishment?s premises either as a percentage of total annual sales or as total annual losses? Total annual value of losses PROVIDE EITHER ONE OR THE OTHER, NOT BOTH Extent of losses from theft, robbery, vandalism, arson. Self-explanatory 65 435 -9 don't know 329000 500000 700000 1000000 1500000 3000000 4000000 5000000 6000000 8000000 9000000 10000000 15000000 20000000 25000000 30000000 37000000 43000000 50000000 56000000 60000000 100000000 120000000 400000000 2000000000 Sysmiss how much of an obstacle are crime, theft and disorder to this establishment? how much of an obstacle are crime, theft and disorder to this establishment? how much of an obstacle are crime, theft and disorder to this establishment? how much of an obstacle are crime, theft and disorder to this establishment? how much of an obstacle are crime, theft and disorder to this establishment? SHOW CARD Please tell me if you think that crime, theft and disorder is No Obstacle, a Minor Obstacle, a Major Obstacle, or a Very Severe Obstacle to the current operations of this establishment. 1) The manager should be given a card with the different alternatives for 'degree of obstacle' (from 0 to 4). 2) Sensitive question, no clarification can be offered 500 -9 don't know -7 does not apply no obstacle 1 minor obstacle 2 moderate obstacle 3 major obstacle 4 very severe obstacle what % of senior management time was spent in dealing with govt regulations? what % of senior management time was spent in dealing with govt regulations? what % of senior management time was spent in dealing with govt regulations? what % of senior management time was spent in dealing with govt regulations? what % of senior management time was spent in dealing with govt regulations? In a typical week over the last year, what percentage of total senior management's time was spent on dealing with requirements imposed by government regulations? [By senior management I mean managers, directors, and officers above direct supervisors of production/sales workers. Some examples of government regulations are taxes, customs, labor regulations, licensing and registration, including dealings with officials and completing forms] Percent of total senior management's time. Ask managers to estimate what percentage of their time senior managers spend dealing with government regulations, inspections, negotiations and other bureaucratic burden. This is time that would otherwise be spent on business matters. It should not include time spent negotiating procurement contracts with the government - only time dealing with red tape and bureaucracy. 500 -9 don't know no time was spent 1 2 3 4 5 8 10 12 13 15 18 20 25 30 33 35 40 50 55 60 70 75 80 90 100 over the last 12 months, was this establishment inspected by tax officials? over the last 12 months, was this establishment inspected by tax officials? over the last 12 months, was this establishment inspected by tax officials? over the last 12 months, was this establishment inspected by tax officials? over the last 12 months, was this establishment inspected by tax officials? Over the last year, was this establishment visited or inspected by tax officials? Visitations and inspections from tax inspectorate officials. Self-explanatory 500 -9 don't know 1 yes 2 no frequency of inspections/requirement for meeting by tax officials frequency of inspections/requirement for meeting by tax officials frequency of inspections/requirement for meeting by tax officials frequency of inspections/requirement for meeting by tax officials frequency of inspections/requirement for meeting by tax officials Over the last year, how many times was this establishment either inspected by tax officials or required to meet with them? Self-explanatory 415 85 -9 don't know 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 15 20 30 40 Sysmiss in any of these inspections was a gift or informal requested ? in any of these inspections was a gift or informal requested ? in any of these inspections was a gift or informal requested ? in any of these inspections was a gift or informal requested ? in any of these inspections was a gift or informal requested ? In any of these inspections or meetings was a gift or informal payment expected or requested? 1) Bribes from tax inspectors. Self-explanatory 2) Sensitive question, no clarification can be offered 415 85 -9 don't know -8 refusal 1 yes 2 no Sysmiss application to obtain an import license submitted over the last 2 years? application to obtain an import license submitted over the last 2 years? application to obtain an import license submitted over the last 2 years? application to obtain an import license submitted over the last 2 years? application to obtain an import license submitted over the last 2 years? Over the last two years, did this establishment submit an application to obtain an import license? Application for import license Self-explanatory 500 -9 don't know 1 yes 2 no how many days did it take to obtain your import license? how many days did it take to obtain your import license? how many days did it take to obtain your import license? how many days did it take to obtain your import license? how many days did it take to obtain your import license? Approximately how many days did it take to obtain this import license from the day of the application to the day it was granted? Wait for import license Self-explanatory 38 462 -9 don't know -6 still in process -5 application denied 1 less than one day 3 4 5 7 10 13 20 30 60 90 160 180 240 300 Sysmiss when you applied for an import license, was an informal gift requested? when you applied for an import license, was an informal gift requested? when you applied for an import license, was an informal gift requested? when you applied for an import license, was an informal gift requested? when you applied for an import license, was an informal gift requested? In reference to that application for an import license, was an informal gift or payment expected or requested? 1) Bribe for import license Self-explanatory 2) Sensitive question, no clarification can be offered 38 462 -9 don't know -8 refusal 1 yes 2 no Sysmiss application to obtain an operating license submitted over last 2 years? application to obtain an operating license submitted over last 2 years? application to obtain an operating license submitted over last 2 years? application to obtain an operating license submitted over last 2 years? application to obtain an operating license submitted over last 2 years? Over the last two years, did this establishment submit an application to obtain an operating license? Application for operating license Self-explanatory-Includes renewals of operating licenses 500 -9 don't know 1 yes 2 no how many days did it take to obtain your operating license? how many days did it take to obtain your operating license? how many days did it take to obtain your operating license? how many days did it take to obtain your operating license? how many days did it take to obtain your operating license? Approximately how many days did it take to obtain this operating license from the day of the application to the day it was granted? Wait for operating license Self-explanatory 79 421 -9 don't know -6 still in process -5 application denied 1 less than one day 2 3 5 6 8 15 16 21 25 30 36 45 60 90 150 180 365 1095 1460 Sysmiss when you applied for an operating license was an informal gift requested? when you applied for an operating license was an informal gift requested? when you applied for an operating license was an informal gift requested? when you applied for an operating license was an informal gift requested? when you applied for an operating license was an informal gift requested? In reference to that application for an operating license, was an informal gift or payment expected or requested? 79 421 -9 don't know -8 refusal 1 yes 2 no Sysmiss obstacle to the current operations : tax rates obstacle to the current operations : tax rates obstacle to the current operations : tax rates obstacle to the current operations : tax rates obstacle to the current operations : tax rates What is the level of obstacle of the next items to the functioning of this establishment? Tax rates 1) The manager should be given a card with the different alternatives for 'degree of obstacle' (from 0 to 4). 2) Sensitive question, no clarification can be offered 500 -9 don't know -7 does not apply no obstacle 1 minor obstacle 2 moderate obstacle 3 major obstacle 4 very severe obstacle obstacle to the current operations : tax administrations obstacle to the current operations : tax administrations obstacle to the current operations : tax administrations obstacle to the current operations : tax administrations obstacle to the current operations : tax administrations What is the level of obstacle of the next items to the functioning of this establishment? Tax administration 1) The manager should be given a card with the different alternatives for 'degree of obstacle' (from 0 to 4). 2) Sensitive question, no clarification can be offered 500 -9 don't know -7 does not apply no obstacle 1 minor obstacle 2 moderate obstacle 3 major obstacle 4 very severe obstacle obstacle to the current operations : business licensing and permits obstacle to the current operations : business licensing and permits obstacle to the current operations : business licensing and permits obstacle to the current operations : business licensing and permits obstacle to the current operations : business licensing and permits What is the level of obstacle of the next items to the functioning of this establishment? Business licensing and permits 1) The manager should be given a card with the different alternatives for 'degree of obstacle' (from 0 to 4). 2) Sensitive question, no clarification can be offered 500 -9 don't know -7 does not apply no obstacle 1 minor obstacle 2 moderate obstacle 3 major obstacle 4 very severe obstacle obstacle to the current operations : political instability obstacle to the current operations : political instability obstacle to the current operations : political instability obstacle to the current operations : political instability obstacle to the current operations : political instability What is the level of obstacle of the next items to the functioning of this establishment? Political instability 1) The manager should be given a card with the different alternatives for 'degree of obstacle' (from 0 to 4). 2) Sensitive question, no clarification can be offered 500 -9 don't know -7 does not apply no obstacle 1 minor obstacle 2 moderate obstacle 3 major obstacle 4 very severe obstacle obstacle to the current operations : corruption obstacle to the current operations : corruption obstacle to the current operations : corruption obstacle to the current operations : corruption obstacle to the current operations : corruption What is the level of obstacle of the next items to the functioning of this establishment? Corruption 1) The manager should be given a card with the different alternatives for 'degree of obstacle' (from 0 to 4). 2) Sensitive question, no clarification can be offered 500 -9 don't know -7 does not apply no obstacle 1 minor obstacle 2 moderate obstacle 3 major obstacle 4 very severe obstacle in 2005, % working capital financed from: Internal funds\ Retained earnings in 2005, % working capital financed from: Internal funds\ Retained earnings in 2005, % working capital financed from: Internal funds\ Retained earnings in 2005, % working capital financed from: Internal funds\ Retained earnings in 2005, % working capital financed from: Internal funds\ Retained earnings Over fiscal year 2005, please estimate the proportion of this establishment’s working capital that was financed from each of the following sources? Internal funds/Retained earnings INTERVIEWER: CHECK THAT TOTAL SUMS TO 100% 500 -9 Don’t know 5 20 30 35 40 50 53 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 Borrowed from non-bank financial institutions Borrowed from non-bank financial institutions Borrowed from non-bank financial institutions Borrowed from non-bank financial institutions Borrowed from non-bank financial institutions Over fiscal year 2005, please estimate the proportion of this establishment's working capital that was financed from each of the following sources? Borrowed from non-bank financial institutions INTERVIEWER: CHECK THAT TOTAL SUMS TO 100% 500 -9 Don’t know 20 30 40 50 did this establishment purchase any fixed assets in last fiscal yr? did this establishment purchase any fixed assets in last fiscal yr? did this establishment purchase any fixed assets in last fiscal yr? did this establishment purchase any fixed assets in last fiscal yr? did this establishment purchase any fixed assets in last fiscal yr? In fiscal year 2005, did this establishment purchase any fixed assets, such as machinery, vehicles, equipment, land or buildings? Purchase of fixed assets, investments, etc. Self-explanatory 500 -9 don't know 1 yes 2 no % of fixed assets funded by internal funds\ retained earnings in last fiscal yr % of fixed assets funded by internal funds\ retained earnings in last fiscal yr % of fixed assets funded by internal funds\ retained earnings in last fiscal yr % of fixed assets funded by internal funds\ retained earnings in last fiscal yr % of fixed assets funded by internal funds\ retained earnings in last fiscal yr Over fiscal year 2005, please estimate the proportion of this establishment's total purchase of fixed assets that was financed from each of the following sources? Internal funds or retained earnings 1) Fixed assets include any indivisible purchase made by the establishment as described in K.4. Examples include machinery/equipment, land, buildings, building improvements, etc. The source of funds for these purchases may be diverse, so it is important for the enumerator to make sure that the various sources do add up to 100%. 2) INTERVIEWER: CHECK THAT TOTAL SUMS TO 100% 170 330 -9 don't know 5 15 20 30 40 50 60 65 70 75 80 85 95 100 Sysmiss owners’ contributions or issued new equity owners’ contributions or issued new equity owners’ contributions or issued new equity owners’ contributions or issued new equity owners’ contributions or issued new equity Over fiscal year 2005, please estimate the proportion of this establishment's total purchase of fixed assets that was financed from each of the following sources? Owners' contribution or issued new equity shares 1) Fixed assets include any indivisible purchase made by the establishment as described in K.4. Examples include machinery/equipment, land, buildings, building improvements, etc. The source of funds for these purchases may be diverse, so it is important for the enumerator to make sure that the various sources do add up to 100%. 2) INTERVIEWER: CHECK THAT TOTAL SUMS TO 100% 170 330 -9 don't know 10 30 50 80 100 Sysmiss Borrowed from non-bank financial institutions Borrowed from non-bank financial institutions Borrowed from non-bank financial institutions Borrowed from non-bank financial institutions Borrowed from non-bank financial institutions Over fiscal year 2005, please estimate the proportion of this establishment's total purchase of fixed assets that was financed from each of the following sources? Borrowed from non-bank financial institutions INTERVIEWER: CHECK THAT TOTAL SUMS TO 100% 170 330 -9 Don’t know 15 50 95 100 Sysmiss does this establishment have a checking and\or saving account? does this establishment have a checking and\or saving account? does this establishment have a checking and\or saving account? does this establishment have a checking and\or saving account? does this establishment have a checking and\or saving account? Now let's talk about the establishment's current situation. At this time, does this establishment have a checking or savings account? Checking/ savings account. Self-explanatory 500 -9 don't know 1 yes 2 no does this establishment have a line of credit or loan from a financial inst.? does this establishment have a line of credit or loan from a financial inst.? does this establishment have a line of credit or loan from a financial inst.? does this establishment have a line of credit or loan from a financial inst.? does this establishment have a line of credit or loan from a financial inst.? At this time, does this establishment have a line of credit or a loan from a financial institution? A line of credit is an available amount of credit that the establishment can draw upon or leave untapped. Lines of credit usually carry monthly interest rates, and are repaid quickly (as soon as the establishment's cash flow allows for repayment). They may or may not have a defined date of expiration. A loan is generally a much less flexible form of finance. It comes in fixed amounts (rather than ranges), carry annual interest rates (either fixed or floating), and they carry a determined term to maturity (finite period for repayment). 500 -9 don't know 1 yes 2 no type of financial institution that granted the line of credit or loan type of financial institution that granted the line of credit or loan type of financial institution that granted the line of credit or loan type of financial institution that granted the line of credit or loan type of financial institution that granted the line of credit or loan SHOW CARD Referring to the most recent line of credit or loan, what type of financial institution granted this loan? Private commercial banks State-owned banks or government agency Non-bank financial institutions which include microfinance institutions, credit cooperatives, credit unions, or finance companies Other Institutions that granted loan. Self-explanatory 127 373 -9 don't know 1 private commercial banks 2 state-owned banks or government agency 3 non-bank financial institutions 4 other Sysmiss for the most recent loan, what was the value at the time of approva, LCUs for the most recent loan, what was the value at the time of approva, LCUs for the most recent loan, what was the value at the time of approva, LCUs for the most recent loan, what was the value at the time of approva, LCUs for the most recent loan, what was the value at the time of approva, LCUs Referring only to this most recent loan or line of credit, what was its value at the time of approval? Value of the loan. Self-explanatory 127 373 -9 don't know -8 refusal 10000000 10500000 14000000 20000000 23000000 24500000 25000000 28000000 30000000 35000000 40000000 50000000 60000000 65000000 72000000 80000000 90000000 97000000 100000000 110000000 112000000 116000000 125000000 130000000 140000000 150000000 170000000 200000000 220000000 250000000 300000000 350000000 376250000 400000000 500000000 600000000 700000000 800000000 1000000000 1100000000 2000000000 3000000000 5000000000 12000000000 15000000000 20000000000 31000000000 33000000000 Sysmiss financing required for the most recent line of credit or loan financing required for the most recent line of credit or loan financing required for the most recent line of credit or loan financing required for the most recent line of credit or loan financing required for the most recent line of credit or loan Referring only to this most recent loan or line of credit, did the financing require collateral? Collateral refers to property of the business or personal property of the manager or owners that is used to secure the loan in the event that the establishment defaults on its payment obligations. Collateral only refers to real property or financial assets, not to personal guarantees by third parties. 127 373 -9 don't know 1 yes 2 no Sysmiss type of collateral required for the most recent loan? land, buildings type of collateral required for the most recent loan? land, buildings type of collateral required for the most recent loan? land, buildings type of collateral required for the most recent loan? land, buildings type of collateral required for the most recent loan? land, buildings Referring only to this most recent loan or line of credit, what type of collateral was required? Land, buildings under ownership of the establishment Collateral refers to property of the business or personal property of the manager or owners that is used to secure the loan in the event that the establishment defaults on its payment obligations. Collateral only refers to real property or financial assets, not to personal guarantees by third parties. 63 437 -9 don't know 1 yes 2 no Sysmiss type of collateral required for the most recent loan? equipment type of collateral required for the most recent loan? equipment type of collateral required for the most recent loan? equipment type of collateral required for the most recent loan? equipment type of collateral required for the most recent loan? equipment Referring only to this most recent loan or line of credit, what type of collateral was required? Machinery and equipment including movables Collateral refers to property of the business or personal property of the manager or owners that is used to secure the loan in the event that the establishment defaults on its payment obligations. Collateral only refers to real property or financial assets, not to personal guarantees by third parties. 63 437 -9 don't know 1 yes 2 no Sysmiss type of collateral required for the most recent loan? accounts type of collateral required for the most recent loan? accounts type of collateral required for the most recent loan? accounts type of collateral required for the most recent loan? accounts type of collateral required for the most recent loan? accounts Referring only to this most recent loan or line of credit, what type of collateral was required? Accounts receivable and inventories Collateral refers to property of the business or personal property of the manager or owners that is used to secure the loan in the event that the establishment defaults on its payment obligations. Collateral only refers to real property or financial assets, not to personal guarantees by third parties. 63 437 -9 don't know 1 yes 2 no Sysmiss type of collateral required for the most recent loan? personal assets type of collateral required for the most recent loan? personal assets type of collateral required for the most recent loan? personal assets type of collateral required for the most recent loan? personal assets type of collateral required for the most recent loan? personal assets Referring only to this most recent loan or line of credit, what type of collateral was required? Personal assets of owner (house, etc.) Collateral refers to property of the business or personal property of the manager or owners that is used to secure the loan in the event that the establishment defaults on its payment obligations. Collateral only refers to real property or financial assets, not to personal guarantees by third parties. 63 437 -9 don't know 1 yes 2 no Sysmiss type of collateral required for the most recent loan? other type of collateral required for the most recent loan? other type of collateral required for the most recent loan? other type of collateral required for the most recent loan? other type of collateral required for the most recent loan? other Referring only to this most recent loan or line of credit, what type of collateral was required? Other forms of collateral not included in the categories above Collateral refers to property of the business or personal property of the manager or owners that is used to secure the loan in the event that the establishment defaults on its payment obligations. Collateral only refers to real property or financial assets, not to personal guarantees by third parties. 63 437 -9 don't know 1 yes 2 no Sysmiss approx. collateral needed as % of the loan value \ value of the line of credit approx. collateral needed as % of the loan value \ value of the line of credit approx. collateral needed as % of the loan value \ value of the line of credit approx. collateral needed as % of the loan value \ value of the line of credit approx. collateral needed as % of the loan value \ value of the line of credit Referring only to this most recent line of credit or loan, what was the approximate value of the collateral required as a percentage of the value of the loan or line of credit? Value of collateral - self explanatory 63 437 -9 don't know -8 10 20 25 30 35 50 60 65 75 80 100 150 200 250 300 Sysmiss financial statements checked & certified by external auditor in last fiscal yr? financial statements checked & certified by external auditor in last fiscal yr? financial statements checked & certified by external auditor in last fiscal yr? financial statements checked & certified by external auditor in last fiscal yr? financial statements checked & certified by external auditor in last fiscal yr? In fiscal year 2005, did this establishment have its annual financial statements checked and certified by an external auditor? Certification of financial statements by external auditor. Self-explanatory 500 -9 don't know 1 yes 2 no how much of an obstacle is: access to finance how much of an obstacle is: access to finance how much of an obstacle is: access to finance how much of an obstacle is: access to finance how much of an obstacle is: access to finance SHOW CARD Is access to finance, which includes availability and cost, interest rates, fees and collateral requirements, No Obstacle, a Minor Obstacle, a Moderate Obstacle, a Major Obstacle, or a Very Severe Obstacle to the current operations of this establishment? 1) The manager should be given a card with the different alternatives for 'degree of obstacle' (from 0 to 4). 2) Sensitive question, no clarification can be offered 500 -9 don't know -7 does not apply no obstacle 1 minor obstacle 2 moderate obstacle 3 major obstacle 4 very severe obstacle no. permanent, full-time employees of this firm at end of last fiscal year no. permanent, full-time employees of this firm at end of last fiscal year no. permanent, full-time employees of this firm at end of last fiscal year no. permanent, full-time employees of this firm at end of last fiscal year no. permanent, full-time employees of this firm at end of last fiscal year READ THE FOLLOWING TO THE RESPONDENT BEFORE PROCEEDING: Now I would like to ask you a few questions about this establishment’s employees. I’m going to ask you for levels of employment at different points in time. At the end of fiscal year 2005, how many permanent, full-time employees did this establishment employ? Please include all employees and managers INTERVIEWER: include interviewee if applicable Number of permanent, full-time employees last complete fiscal year are defined as all paid employees that are contracted for a term of one or more fiscal years and/or have a guaranteed renewal of their employment contract and that work up to 8 or more hours per day. All employees and managers (including respondent) should be counted. 500 -9 don't know 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 33 34 35 36 38 39 40 42 44 45 50 56 60 64 69 70 74 75 79 80 81 82 85 90 95 100 107 110 114 119 120 130 133 150 160 170 171 175 180 181 195 200 212 220 233 290 300 385 400 500 544 600 694 750 1050 1232 no. permanent, full-time employees of this firm at end of 3 fiscal years ago no. permanent, full-time employees of this firm at end of 3 fiscal years ago no. permanent, full-time employees of this firm at end of 3 fiscal years ago no. permanent, full-time employees of this firm at end of 3 fiscal years ago no. permanent, full-time employees of this firm at end of 3 fiscal years ago How many permanent, full-time employees did this establishment employ three fiscal years ago year [insert complete fiscal year 3 ago]? INTERVIEWER: include interviewee if applicable Number of permanent, full-time employees three complete fiscal years ago. See definition of permanent, full-time employees in l1 500 -9 don't know -7 not in business three years ago 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 30 32 34 35 36 40 45 50 52 56 60 70 78 80 82 85 90 100 110 120 127 130 150 160 170 180 200 220 300 350 400 470 490 750 no. full-time temporary employees employed at end of last fiscal year no. full-time temporary employees employed at end of last fiscal year no. full-time temporary employees employed at end of last fiscal year no. full-time temporary employees employed at end of last fiscal year no. full-time temporary employees employed at end of last fiscal year How many full-time seasonal or temporary employees did this establishment employ in fiscal year 2005? Full-time temporary or seasonal employees are defined as all paid short-term (i.e. for less than a fiscal year) employees with no guarantee of renewal of employment contract and work 40 hours or more per week for the term of their contract. 500 -9 don't know 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 18 20 23 24 25 26 30 40 41 45 50 56 81 82 100 300 av.length of employment of all ft temporary employees in last fiscal year av.length of employment of all ft temporary employees in last fiscal year av.length of employment of all ft temporary employees in last fiscal year av.length of employment of all ft temporary employees in last fiscal year av.length of employment of all ft temporary employees in last fiscal year What was the average length of employment of all full-time temporary employees in fiscal year 2005? Average length of employment of all full-time temporary or seasonal employees refers to the number of months that the employee was contracted for work that occupied employees for 40 hours or more per week. If average full-time temporary or seasonal employment was for less than one month, enumerator should write 1. 188 312 -9 don't know -8 1 less than one month 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 11 12 Sysmiss formal training programs for permanent, ft employees ran in last fiscal yr formal training programs for permanent, ft employees ran in last fiscal yr formal training programs for permanent, ft employees ran in last fiscal yr formal training programs for permanent, ft employees ran in last fiscal yr formal training programs for permanent, ft employees ran in last fiscal yr Over fiscal year 2005, did this establishment have formal training programs for its permanent, full-time employees? Formal training has a structured and defined curriculum. Formal training may include classroom work, seminars, lectures, workshops, and audio-visual presentations and demonstrations. This does not include training to familiarize employees with equipment and machinery on the shop floor, training aimed at familiarizing employees with the establishment's standard operation procedures, or employee orientation at the beginning of an employee's tenure. In-house training may be conducted by other non-supervisory employees of the establishment, the establishment's supervisors or managers, or the establishments training centers. 500 -9 don't know 1 yes 2 no how much of an obstacle are labour regulations to the operations of this firm? how much of an obstacle are labour regulations to the operations of this firm? how much of an obstacle are labour regulations to the operations of this firm? how much of an obstacle are labour regulations to the operations of this firm? how much of an obstacle are labour regulations to the operations of this firm? SHOW CARD Are labor regulations No Obstacle, a Minor Obstacle, a Moderate Obstacle, a Major Obstacle, or a Very Severe Obstacle to the current operations of this establishment? 1) Self-explanatory 2) Sensitive question, no clarification can be offered 500 -9 don't know -7 does not apply no obstacle 1 minor obstacle 2 moderate obstacle 3 major obstacle 4 very severe obstacle how much of an obstacle is inadequately educated wokforce to your firm? how much of an obstacle is inadequately educated wokforce to your firm? how much of an obstacle is inadequately educated wokforce to your firm? how much of an obstacle is inadequately educated wokforce to your firm? how much of an obstacle is inadequately educated wokforce to your firm? SHOW CARD Is an inadequately educated workforce No Obstacle, a Minor Obstacle, a Moderate Obstacle, a Major Obstacle, or a Very Severe Obstacle to the current operations of this establishment? 1) Self-explanatory 2) Sensitive question, no clarification can be offered 500 -9 don't know -7 does not apply no obstacle 1 minor obstacle 2 moderate obstacle 3 major obstacle 4 very severe obstacle most serious obstacle affecting the operation of this establishment most serious obstacle affecting the operation of this establishment most serious obstacle affecting the operation of this establishment most serious obstacle affecting the operation of this establishment most serious obstacle affecting the operation of this establishment 1) READ THE FOLLOWING TO THE RESPONDENT BEFORE PROCEEDING: The next set of questions is designed to get a general picture of your opinion about the business environment that affects your operations. 2) SHOW CARD You have indicated that several obstacles affect the operation of this establishment. Here is a card with the obstacles I mentioned throughout the interview (HAND RESPONDENT CARD LISTING ALL FACTORS). Please tell me the three that you think are currently the biggest problem, beginning with the worst of all three. Self-explanatory 500 -9 don’t know -7 does not apply 1 access to finance 2 access to land 3 business licensing and permits 4 corruption 5 crime, theft and disorder 6 customs and trade regulations 7 electricity 8 functioning of the courts 9 inadequately educated workforce 10 labor regulations 11 macroeconomic instability 12 political instability 13 practices of competitors in the informal sector 14 tax administration 15 tax rates 16 transportation total labor cost (incl. wages, salaries, bonuses, etc) in last fiscal year total labor cost (incl. wages, salaries, bonuses, etc) in last fiscal year total labor cost (incl. wages, salaries, bonuses, etc) in last fiscal year total labor cost (incl. wages, salaries, bonuses, etc) in last fiscal year total labor cost (incl. wages, salaries, bonuses, etc) in last fiscal year For fiscal year 2005, please provide the following information about this establishment: Total annual cost of labor (including wages, salaries, bonuses, social security payments) Total cost of labor, including wages, salaries and benefits is the total annual wages and all annual benefits, including food, transport, social security (i.e. pensions, medical insurance, and unemployment insurance). Raw materials and intermediate goods (M) is the cost of all inputs in the production activity. This is usually an item directly taken from the financial statements Total annual cost of finished goods and materials purchased to resell: (S) is the cost of all finished goods and materials purchased to be resold. Fuel (M) is the total annual cost of all fuels consumed for heat, power, transportation, or the generation of electricity. Do not include the estimated costs of fuels, such as sawdust or blast furnace gas, produced as a byproduct of your manufacturing activities. Include anthracite and bituminous coal, coke, natural and manufactured gas, fuel oil, liquefied petroleum gas, gasoline, and all other fuels, including purchased steam. Be sure to include fuel used to power delivery trucks, fork lifts, or other motor vehicles associated with the establishment. Electricity is the total annual cost of electric energy purchased from public or private utility companies or received from other establishments that belong to the same firm. Exclude the value of electricity generated and used at this establishment. Total annual depreciation is the amortization of fixed assets due to the wearing down and/or obsolescence 500 -9 don't know -8 3000000 3500000 4500000 4535666 5500000 6000000 6500000 7000000 7200000 7600000 10000000 12000000 15000000 16000000 18000000 20000000 22000000 24000000 24591600 25000000 28000000 28270382 30000000 34560000 35000000 36000000 37500000 38000000 38600000 38720000 39000000 40000000 42000000 43000000 43000200 45000000 46000000 47000000 48000000 50000000 52000000 56000000 57000000 60000000 61000000 65000000 66000000 67000000 70000000 72000000 74000000 75000000 77000000 78000000 78399000 80000000 82000000 83739000 84000000 85000000 86000000 89000000 90000000 91000000 92000000 92160000 94000000 95000000 96000000 96125014 97000000 98304000 100000000 100675000 102000000 104330514 104624428 110000000 112000000 112128000 115000000 116000000 116228000 118000000 120000000 121000000 122964000 124000000 128000000 130000000 134400000 135000000 135812764 136500000 138000000 138565000 140000000 144000000 150000000 160000000 162000000 165000000 168000000 170000000 174000000 175000000 180000000 190000000 190464000 190600000 191800000 198000000 200000000 210000000 216000000 220000000 225000000 230000000 231000000 240000000 241000000 250000000 260000000 264000000 288000000 290000000 300000000 320000000 321000000 325000000 326000000 328000000 340000000 350000000 364000000 372700000 380000000 389000000 390000000 425000000 450000000 473000000 480000000 500000000 502000000 533000000 600000000 636000000 648000000 655000000 675000000 700000000 720000000 750000000 800000000 829000000 840000000 850000000 900000000 917331900 921000000 950000000 956000000 960000000 1000000000 1100000000 1200000000 1250000000 1280000000 1300000000 1398000000 1400000000 1500000000 1700000000 1750000000 3744000000 3774500000 4000000000 5000000000 5505000000 7000000000 10000000000 12000000000 16000000000 18000000000 72000000000 what were the establishment's total annual sales three fiscal years ago? what were the establishment's total annual sales three fiscal years ago? what were the establishment's total annual sales three fiscal years ago? what were the establishment's total annual sales three fiscal years ago? what were the establishment's total annual sales three fiscal years ago? In fiscal year [insert three complete fiscal years ago], three fiscal years ago, what were total annual sales for this establishment? Total sales three complete fiscal years ago include the value of all annual sales counting manufactured goods and goods the establishment has bought for trading. If an establishment makes blue jeans and also imports blue jeans for resale, total sales is the value of all blue jeans sold, both produced and imported. Revenue or receipts for all services rendered and any sales of merchandise for the year even though payment may have been received at a later date are included in total sales. Firms operating on a commission basis should report commissions, fees, and other operating income, not gross billings or sales. 500 -9 don't know -7 not in business three years ago 4000000 6000000 9700000 11000000 30000000 34000000 38000000 40000000 50000000 51000000 53549259 60000000 67000000 70000000 75000000 80000000 84000000 85000000 90000000 93000000 95000000 96000000 100000000 110000000 115000000 120000000 121000000 125000000 128000000 130000000 132000000 144000000 150000000 160000000 163000000 170000000 180000000 183000000 193000000 195000000 198000000 200000000 210000000 230000000 231000000 240000000 250000000 258000000 260000000 270000000 271000000 280000000 300000000 305000000 314000000 316000000 320000000 326000000 330000000 350000000 360000000 370000000 380000000 382000000 400000000 423000000 450000000 460000000 470000000 500000000 520000000 550000000 580000000 600000000 635000000 639000000 640108743 700000000 720000000 732000000 750000000 781000000 790000000 800000000 850000000 890000000 900000000 937000000 960000000 983000000 1000000000 1200000000 1250000000 1300000000 1400000000 1490000000 1500000000 1600000000 1800000000 1832000000 1986000000 2000000000 2200000000 2600000000 3000000000 3379000000 3500000000 4000000000 5000000000 6000000000 6450000000 7000000000 7200000000 10000000000 13000000000 15000000000 16000000000 17000000000 20000000000 30000000000 33000000000 33846588600 37000000000 43000000000 50000000000 51900000000 55000000000 60000000000 80000000000 100000000000 120000000000 400000000000 3000000000000 total annual expenditure for purchases of equipment in last fiscal yr total annual expenditure for purchases of equipment in last fiscal yr total annual expenditure for purchases of equipment in last fiscal yr total annual expenditure for purchases of equipment in last fiscal yr total annual expenditure for purchases of equipment in last fiscal yr In fiscal year 2005, how much did this establishment spend on purchases of: Machinery, vehicles, and equipment (new or used) The category machinery, vehicles and equipment is the annual investment of anything used directly by this establishment to produce. Vehicles include transport and loading and unloading vehicles. It should include not only the purchase cost but also all other costs involved in the investment such as transport of the item and installation cost. Computer hardware should be considered under equipment Land, buildings is the annual investment in land, buildings and structures used directly or indirectly by this establishment to produce goods and services. Included are expenditures for new and used structures (including those under construction at the end of last complete fiscal year), fixtures and equipment, additions, major alterations and improvements to existing facilities, and capitalized repairs. 170 330 -9 don't know -8 100000 700000 1000000 1500000 2000000 3000000 5000000 5600000 6000000 7000000 8000000 9000000 10000000 12000000 13000000 15000000 15500000 20000000 25000000 30000000 35000000 40000000 45000000 50000000 52000000 55000000 60000000 65000000 80000000 85000000 90000000 100000000 105000000 120000000 124000000 130000000 140000000 150000000 160000000 170000000 200000000 250000000 274000000 290000000 300000000 400000000 425000000 500000000 550000000 600000000 700000000 800000000 1000000000 1075000000 1100000000 1500000000 1505000000 1905000000 2000000000 2350000000 3000000000 5350000000 7000000000 9000000000 Sysmiss total annual expenditure for purchases of land and buildings in last fiscal yr total annual expenditure for purchases of land and buildings in last fiscal yr total annual expenditure for purchases of land and buildings in last fiscal yr total annual expenditure for purchases of land and buildings in last fiscal yr total annual expenditure for purchases of land and buildings in last fiscal yr In fiscal year 2005, how much did this establishment spend on purchases of: Land and buildings The category machinery, vehicles and equipment is the annual investment of anything used directly by this establishment to produce. Vehicles include transport and loading and unloading vehicles. It should include not only the purchase cost but also all other costs involved in the investment such as transport of the item and installation cost. Computer hardware should be considered under equipment Land, buildings is the annual investment in land, buildings and structures used directly or indirectly by this establishment to produce goods and services. Included are expenditures for new and used structures (including those under construction at the end of last complete fiscal year), fixtures and equipment, additions, major alterations and improvements to existing facilities, and capitalized repairs. 170 330 -9 don't know -8 1000000 15000000 20000000 400000000 500000000 800000000 950000000 3000000000 Sysmiss Region from sample frame Region from sample frame Region from sample frame Region from sample frame Region from sample frame 500 1 6 7 Size from sample frame Size from sample frame Size from sample frame Size from sample frame Size from sample frame 500 -9 NA 1 5-19 empl 2 20-99 empl 3 >100 empl Industry from sample frame Industry from sample frame Industry from sample frame Industry from sample frame Industry from sample frame 500 2 15 18 24 27 28 29 52 Strict-assumption probability weights Strict-assumption probability weights Strict-assumption probability weights Strict-assumption probability weights Strict-assumption probability weights 500 For some units it was impossible to determine eligibility because the contact was not successfully completed. Consequently, different assumptions as to their eligibility result in different universe cells' adjustments and in different sampling weights. Strict assumption: eligible establishments are only those for which it was possible to directly determine eligibility. Weak-assumption probability weights Weak-assumption probability weights Weak-assumption probability weights Weak-assumption probability weights Weak-assumption probability weights 500 For some units it was impossible to determine eligibility because the contact was not successfully completed. Consequently, different assumptions as to their eligibility result in different universe cells' adjustments and in different sampling weights. Weak assumption: in addition to the establishments included in strict and median assumptions, all establishments for which it was not possible to finalize a contact are assumed eligible. This includes establishments with dead or out of service phone lines, establishments that never answered the phone, and establishments with incorrect addresses for which it was impossible to find a new address. Note that under the weak assumption only observed non-eligible units are excluded from universe projections. Median-assumeption probability weights Median-assumeption probability weights Median-assumeption probability weights Median-assumeption probability weights Median-assumeption probability weights 500 For some units it was impossible to determine eligibility because the contact was not successfully completed. Consequently, different assumptions as to their eligibility result in different universe cells' adjustments and in different sampling weights. Median assumption: eligible establishments are those for which it was possible to directly determine eligibility and those that rejected the screener questionnaire or an answering machine or fax was the only response. Median weights are used for computing indicators on the www.enterprisesurveys.org website. Classification ISIC sample frame Classification ISIC sample frame Classification ISIC sample frame Classification ISIC sample frame Classification ISIC sample frame 500 15 151 152 153 154 155 171 172 173 181 191 192 20 201 202 210 22 221 222 223 241 242 243 25 251 252 261 269 271 273 281 289 29 291 292 293 319 321 331 341 342 343 359 36 361 369 371 45 50 51 52 55 60 63 64 72 Strata unique identifier Strata unique identifier Strata unique identifier Strata unique identifier Strata unique identifier 500 Unique strata identifier Borrowed from banks (private and state-owned) Borrowed from banks (private and state-owned) Borrowed from banks (private and state-owned) Borrowed from banks (private and state-owned) Borrowed from banks (private and state-owned) INTERVIEWER: SHOWCARD Over fiscal year 2005, please estimate the proportion of this establishment's working capital that was financed from each of the following sources? Borrowed from banks (private and state-owned) INTERVIEWER: CHECK THAT TOTAL SUMS TO 100% 500 -9 Don’t know 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 47 50 60 65 70 80 100 Working capital financed from other grouped sources (only Venezuela) Working capital financed from other grouped sources (only Venezuela) Working capital financed from other grouped sources (only Venezuela) Working capital financed from other grouped sources (only Venezuela) Working capital financed from other grouped sources (only Venezuela) Over fiscal year 2005, please estimate the proportion of this establishment's working capital that was financed from each of the following sources? Other 500 10 20 25 30 40 50 70 75 80 90 100 Borrowed from banks (private and state-owned) Borrowed from banks (private and state-owned) Borrowed from banks (private and state-owned) Borrowed from banks (private and state-owned) Borrowed from banks (private and state-owned) SHOW CARD Over fiscal year 2005, please estimate the proportion of this establishment's total purchase of fixed assets that was financed from each of the following sources? Borrowed from banks (private and state-owned) INTERVIEWER: CHECK THAT TOTAL SUMS TO 100% 170 330 -9 Don’t know 5 15 20 30 35 40 45 50 60 70 80 85 100 Sysmiss Fixed assets financed from other grouped sources (only Venezuela) Fixed assets financed from other grouped sources (only Venezuela) Fixed assets financed from other grouped sources (only Venezuela) Fixed assets financed from other grouped sources (only Venezuela) Fixed assets financed from other grouped sources (only Venezuela) Over fiscal year 2005, please estimate the proportion of this establishment's purchase of fixed assets that was financed from each of the following sources? Other sources (e.g., family/friends, moneylenders, suppliers, etc.) 170 330 40 50 80 100 Sysmiss Time beginning of interview Central America format Time beginning of interview Central America format Time beginning of interview Central America format Time beginning of interview Central America format Time beginning of interview Central America format Time end of interview Central America format Time end of interview Central America format Time end of interview Central America format Time end of interview Central America format Time end of interview Central America format Estimated interview duration when in several appointments Estimated interview duration when in several appointments Estimated interview duration when in several appointments Estimated interview duration when in several appointments Estimated interview duration when in several appointments 500 Sysmiss a.1 country code a.1 country code a.1 country code a.1 country code a.1 country code CONTROL INFORMATION [TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE INTERVIEW] Country: self-explanatory 500 16 Venezuela