3. Do you believe that training courses are useful?
Other
It is very useful but sometimes both cost and lack of time hinders to take part in training courses.
We are in research so there ain't any courses. Hard with only a few employee
4. Are you active in participating in training course?
5. What kind of training course you are participating in (or would like to participate)?
Financing, management
Enterpreneurship
I recently took part in an Management course. I would alos like to learn more about Group Phsycology, Economy, and specific training regarding areas where our product are used.
Developing products within our field
Project Managment
6. Evaluate the possibilities of taking part in training course in your company
7.What is the decision making process in your company?
Other
Depends on what level the decision is taken. on higher level it is a Manager based decision.
8. How important figure is the manager/owner in strategic decision-making process?
9. How important is the education type and level of the manager/owner in strategic decision-making process?
10. Who is resopnsible for planning Current Financial Affairs?
Other
GM is always the main responsible but GM works very close to the Finance controller. Finance controller makes the practical work.
11. Who is responsible for Strategic Financial planning?
Other
GM is always the main responsible but GM works very close to the Finance controller and the board.
The president of the company
12. Who is responsible for marketing planning and implementation?
Other
Sales & Marketing Manager
13. Evaluate (1-very low, 5-very high)
14. Is there a Business Improvement Plan in your company ( a paper plan with the stages for development, terms and conditions)?
15. Evaluate the planning process in your company (1-very low, 5-very high)
16. What are the biggest obstacles for running Business (1-not an obstacle, 5-big obstacle)?
Other
The answers relates to Sweden.
17. What tools could help you to improve your business?
commond data system.
In a research company the only thing that can improve the development, are knowledge and money.
18. How do you evaluate the government support for small and medium-sized businesses?