Survey for women from ethnic minorities

Dear Participant,

the aim of the study is to increase the employment of women from ethnic minorities providing them the knowledge, practical skills, and counseling necessary for engaging the social enterprise world. You are invited to participate in this research project.

Participation is voluntary.

The results will be compared with participants in six other countries. Subsequent analysis will be used in an anonymous manner in the final project reports as well as other media and publications. Your name, your institution and your location will not be revealed at any stage of this process. Up until publication, you can decide that you want to withdraw from this research. The title of this project is Empowering Women from Ethnic Minorities Through Social Enterprise (EMwoSE). If you would like to find out more about the project you can have a look at the project website at http://www.emwose.eu/ If you have any further questions regarding this request for your involvement or further involvement in this research project, please feel free to e-mail us directly at [email protected] (Organisation's contact details)

Please read the following documents before agreeing to participate in the research.

The nine listed sections for discussion 

The informed consent form

If you wish to contact an independent person, please contact  Rasa Žilionė, director of innovation Office

Phone: +37068085192

Email: [email protected]

Yours Sincerely, 

Innovation Office team

Survey for women from ethnic minorities
Anketos rezultatai yra prieinami tik anketos autoriui

Privacy Statement: I confirm that I have read and understood the Information Sheet for the above study. If I have asked for clarification or for more information, I have had satisfactory responses. ✪

1 SECTION: DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION. What country are you living in at present? ✪

1.2. What age are you? ✪

1.3. What country were you born in? ✪

1.4. Do you consider yourself belonging to an ethnic minority in the place you are currently living? ✪

1.4.1. If yes, which minority do you belong to?

1.5. How long have you been in this country? ✪

1.6. What language do you speak at home? ✪

1.7. What other languages do you speak? ✪

1.8. What is your highest level of education? ✪

2 SECTION: ORGANISATIONAL INFORMATION. 2.1.What best describes your business? ✪

2.1.1. If "Other", please specify.

2.2. How many years have you been at the company? ✪

2.3. If you are a migrant – how long were you in the country before you got employment/created this business?

2.4. Have you worked in something similar before? ✪

2.5. What are your tasks in this organisation? ✪

2.5.1. If "Other", please specify

2.6. How many people (employees) are in your business? ✪

2.7. How many volunteers are in your business? ✪

2.8. What is the good/service in your business? ✪

2.9. What are the challenges you face working in your business? ✪

2.9.1. If "Other", please specify

3 SECTION: FINDING EMPLOYMENT. 3.1. How did you find employment/start your business? Please explain. ✪

3.2. What advice would you offer to other women who want to return to the workplace/ to start their own business / to get a job? ✪

3.3. What are the motivating factors for you to start or to work in this business? ✪

3.3.1. If "Other", please specify

4 SECTION: BARRIERS & OBSTACLES. 4.1. To what extent do you agree with the following items regarding the challenges you face in your organization? ✪

Disagree Strongly
Disagree
Indifferent
Agree
Strongly agree
Not Evaluated
Entry in to business sector
Financial (business plan/model, financial literacy etc.)
Social (low public awareness, social integration etc.)
Institutional (lack of personnel with commercial acumen)
Cultural (market attitudes, beliefs and expectations etc.)
Psychological (Lack of self-confidence, lack of self-esteem etc.)
Other

4.1. 1 If "Other", please specify.

4.2. What barriers, if any, do you face in your organisation as a result of being a woman from an ethnic minority? ✪

5 SECTION: SKILLS / PROFESSIONALISM / QUALIFICATIONS (PERSONAL TRAITS, CULTURAL ADVANTAGES, EDUCATION) 5.1. Have you conducted an analysis of existing skills and competences needed to open a business? ✪

5.1.1. If “Yes”, what have you found out?

5.2. Please rank from 1-10 which skills/competencies are necessary for women from ethnic minorities to work in your business with 1 being the most important and 10 being the least important? ✪

1 (The Most Important)
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 (The Least Important)
Not Evaluated
Organisational skills
Research skills
Leadership skills
Communication skills
Intercultural competence
Innovation skills
Entrepreneurial skills
Information Technology skills 
Problem solving
Other

5.2.1. If "Other", please specify.

5.3. Where and how did you get those skills? ✪

5.3.1. If "Other", please specify.

6 SECTION: COOPERATION / NETWORKING. 6.1. Does your business/enterprise collaborate with other businesses, agencies, institutes?  ✪

6.1.1. If yes, who do you cooperate with/work together?

6.1.2. If yes, do you have any problems working with this cooperation(s)?

6.1.2.1. If “Yes”, what kind of problems do you face?

6.2. To what extent do you agree that the following issues are challenges that a woman of an ethnic minority group face when working in business?

Disagree Strongly
Disagree
Indifferent
Agree
Agree Strongly
Cultural barriers
Childcare provision
Financing issues
Housing issues
Communication problems/language barriers
Other

6.2.1. If "Other", please specify.

6.3. Did you receive any support and guidance when you set up your business or starting employment?  ✪

6.3.1. If “Yes”, please specify where and how did you get the support?

6.4. Which institution/s have offered you support in founding your business?  ✪

6.4.1. If "Other", please specify.

6.5. What supports did these institutes offer? ✪

6.5.1. If "Other", please specify.

7 SECTION: BUSINESS SKILLS FOR WOMEN FROM ETHNIC MINORITIES. 7.1. What future training needs/skills are needed for you to progress within the workplace? ✪

● Please rate the following statements between one and ten (1-10) with 1 being the most important and 10 being the least important. ● “Women from ethnic minorities would benefit from training/professional development on…”
1 (The Most Important)
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 (The Least Important)
Not Evaluated
7.1.1. Recognizing unjust social issues
7.1.2. Identifying business opportunities
7.1.3. Inspiring change through participation
7.1.4. Communication (personal and ınterpersonal)
7.1.5. Creativity and Innovation
7.1.6. Setting strategic goals and objectives
7.1.7. Data Analysis
7.1.8. Project Management
7.1.9. Management and Leadership
7.1.10.Problem Solving
7.1.11.Decision Making
7.1.12. Human Resource Management
7.1.13. Marketing
7.1.14. Financial Management
7.1.15. Risk Management
7.1.16. Network building/collaboration
7.1.17. Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
7.1.18. Understanding Cultural differences in the workplace
7.1.19. Belonging to ethnic minority as an advantage
7.1.20. Other

7.2. Apart from the above list, if there are there any other training needs/skills needed for you to progress within the workplace, please specify. ✪

INTERVIEW: If you are willing to be interviewed about your experience as a female Social Entrepreneur from an ethnic minority please email the contact given in the introduction section. ✪

1. If "Yes", your E-mail:

2. If "Yes", your phone number:

THANK YOU FOR ANSWERS. If you are a business executive/founder, please continue the survey

8 SECTION: PUBLIC RELATIONS, ISSUES ENTERING THE MARKET. 8.1. If you started a business, what were/are the problems and challenges when entering the market?

8.2. How do you promote your business?

8.2.1. If "Other", please specify.

9 SECTION: SUCCESS CRITERIA. 9.1. Is your business successful?

9.1.2. If “Yes”, please explain in what ways?

9.2. Are there any official success criteria for your particular business?

9.2.1. If “Yes”, could you please specify them?

9.3. How does your business contribute to the economic and social development of the region? Please explain.

9.4. Do you have advice for other (aspiring) female social entrepreneurs?

9.4.1. If “Yes”, please specify them?

9.4.2. If “No”, please explain why?

9.5. Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years time from now, professionally?