Annexure I (Questionnaire for Entrepreneurs)

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1 Annexure I (Questionnaire for Entrepreneurs) Dear Respondent, I am a PhD research scholar, of DAVV, Indore. I am conducting a research on A Study of Gender Gap in Small and Micro Enterprises in India under the guidance of Dr. Yamini Karmarkar. Kindly fill the questionnaire and be rest assured that the information provided by you will be used only for academic purpose. Name ( optional ) SECTION - A (Personal Information) Gender Male Female Age Educational Qualification Average daily working hours Work mainly from Home Office Both Years of association with present business Relationship status: Married Unmarried Divorced Widowed/widower If married, working status of the spouse: Job Separate Business Is a part of your business t working Was working, now retired/quit Do you have a degree/diploma in formal business education related to your business: If yes, details What was the mode of starting your business? Joined family business Family business, yet started your own venture business background and started your own venture How will you define your style of management: I take all the business decisions expecting my employees to follow I incorporate the opinion of my employees in the decision making process 285

2 I follow a pattern of decision making which is a combination of the above two methods Today wherever stand in my personal and professional life for that: I believe that I am completely responsible I believe that external factors have always influenced I believe that it has been a combination of both Family system Joint family system Nuclear family system Single parent No. of family members involved in your business SECTION - B ( BUSINESS RELATED INFORMATION Year of establishment Type of business: Service Manufacturing Retail/wholesale Your business belongs to which of the following sector: Beauty Garments Jewellery Education Health Manufacturing IT Real Estate Transportation Construction Any other, please specify Which of the following marketing tools you use: (Rank in the order of preference) Family & friends network Internet Direct marketing Magazines and newspapers What were the reasons for choosing your present business sector: (Rank in the order of preference) You decided to carry the family trend/business forward. You had sufficient resources to start the business in that sector. You had sufficient knowledge/training of that sector. You perceived future growth opportunities in that sector. Is your present business your first business: If no, what happened to the businesses you owned previously: It/they went out of business. It/they are still successful. It/they have been sold. 286

3 Which of the following best describes your current business position: I have created my present business myself It is a family business I have inherited It is a business I have bought For the main reasons for starting your business which of the following statements hold true: (Rank in the order of preference) I wanted to earn profit/ make money I did not want to work for others I wanted complete control and freedom I wanted to enhance my social status I wanted to achieve something for myself I had confidence in the products/services offered I faced a potential threat of loosing my job I wanted to make use of leisure hours I faced family pressure to start/join the business When you started your business for the main obstacles/problems you faced which of the following statements hold true? (Rank in the order of strength of occurrence) I did not face any obstacles For me it was a question of self confidence (believing in your abilities) I had difficulty in raising start-up finance I faced lack of information/advice on how to start an enterprise It was difficult for me to find the right contacts for my business venture I did not have awareness/access to business support I lacked management skills I lacked entrepreneurial skills I lacked intercultural and language skills for foreign markets It was difficult for me to combine family and work life I faced gender discrimination As an entrepreneur I owe my success to the following factors: ( Rank in the order of preference) Good family support Appropriate qualification My determination and will power My inner drive Vast social network Got right opportunity at the right time Satisfactory government support Satisfactory government regulations Availability of finance Availability of land Access to technology My long term vision to grow the business My effective work life balance Good health 287

4 For the main obstacles/problems you are facing in the running of your business which of the following statements hold true? (Rank in the order of strength of occurrence) I am not facing any obstacles I am finding it difficult to combine work and family life I am unable to access training/upgrade skills I am facing stagnation owing to lack of skills I am facing stagnation owing to lack of funds I am unable to develop business network Initial investment made while starting the business: Manufacturing Enterprises Investment in Plant & Machinery upto Rs. 25Lakhs above Rs. 25 Lakhs & upto Rs. 5 Crores above Rs. 5 Crores & upto Rs. 10 Crores Service Enterprises Investment in Equipments upto Rs. 10Lakhs above Rs. 10 Lakhs & upto Rs. 2 Crores above Rs. 2 Crores & upto Rs. 5 Crores Current number of employees: Gender specific employment generation: Male % Female % Gender specific promoters: Male % Female % % of internal (self) financing sources and external (borrowings) financing sources : Initial Self % External % Current Self % External % Present turnover <35 lakhs lakhs 50 lakhs Net profit: < 10 lakhs lakhs 50 lakhs Can your consumers/customers order your product/service online? Do you export your product/service? If yes what is the % of exports in total turnover 288

5 SECTION - C On the basis of your experience of doing business respond to the following questions: Strongly Agree = 5, Agree = 4, Neither Agree nor disagree = 3, Disagree = 2, Strongly Disagree = I believe that in our country there are no irrational regulations on entrepreneurs. 2. I have a complete awareness of the business market around me. 3. I feel that men and women are treated equally in all areas of business. 4. I never faced any discrimination in business on the basis of my gender. 5. I feel Indian culture is a gender inclusive culture. 6. If an Indian woman plans her business she would best prefer a safe risk free job than setting up a business venture of their own. 7. Women s family obligations also bar them from initiating & becoming successful entrepreneurs. 8. Women would prefer to be active partner entrepreneurs with their spouses & provide necessary support rather than initiating & running a business enterprise entirely on their own. 9. The overall male domination in the entire business & entrepreneurship area works as a hurdle for women entrepreneurs in India. 10. Men and women have equal access to business training in any organization. 11. Men and women have equal access to business critical roles in any organization. 12. In my organization there is a highly effective approach ensuring equality between men and women. 13. I am very inclined towards social entrepreneurship. 14. I believe in innovation at personal as well as professional level. 15. I have equal priorities for work, family, recreation and self. 16. I have succeeded in balancing work and family. 17. My family plays an important role in my enterprise formation and development. 18. My family influences my growth intentions and expansion plans. 19. I am able to access adhoc flexibility when my needs change on short notice. 20. I started/joined a business owing to a family/financial crisis. 289

6 21. I have the absolute responsibility of supporting my family financially. 22. I was ready to take risk and face challenge. 23. I am very ambitious to grow and surge. 24. I believe in taking balanced risks. 25. I perceive good growth opportunities in my business sector. 26. My long term goal as an entrepreneur is to expand and earn more profits. 27. My long term goal as an entrepreneur is to serve the society. 28. During my entrepreneurial career I faced situations where there was a tradeoff between honesty and profits. (ethical dilemmas) 29. I believe that entrepreneurs are born. 30. I believe that leadership traits cannot be developed and are unique to only select number of individuals. 31. I believe that entrepreneurship can be taught, or at least encouraged, by entrepreneurship education. 32. I believe that the kind of entrepreneurial education one receives defines his entrepreneurial personality. 33. I believe that my entrepreneurial life style has not affected my health adversely. 34. As an entrepreneur I face challenges and risks everyday. 35. Such challenges and risks do not give me stress. 36. I am very effective in time management. 37. I have a complete belief in my sense of hard work, commitment and dedication. 38. I wanted people around me to understand and appreciate my abilities. 39. I have the capability to learn from my failure and make use of feedback. 40. I have a high spirit of innovation. 41. I did not face any hurdle in accessing training to upgrade my skills. 42. I have no hesitation in resorting to external funding as I do not want to limit my growth. 43. I did not face any problems in borrowing from banks and financial institutions. 44. I did not face difficulties in raising finance. 45. I had a satisfactory experience of banking relationship. 290

7 46. My present business lets me use my skills and abilities. 47. My business is an extension of my hobbies. 48. My access to networks of advice and assistance was there. 49. I used varied sources of advise in running my business. 50. I have a good social network which gives me a good support. 51. I am satisfied with the treatment and support received from government and non- government institutions. 291