Productivity of the Investment Climate Private Enterprise Survey 2006

Lebanon, 2006

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Data file: Lebanon-2006--full data-

The file contains the cleaned, raw database. Text of questions can be found in "Productivity of the Investment Climate Private Enterprise Survey Questionnaire" in "Questionnaires" folder.

Cases:	354
Variables:	534

Variables

idstd

WEB STD FIRMID

qid

QID

city

City

s0101x

S1- Sectors that companies interviewed belong to

s0201a

S2- Incidence of total revenues

s0202a

S2- Incidence of total revenues

s0203a

S2- Incidence of total revenues

s0204a

S2- Incidence of total revenues

s0205a

S2- Incidence of total revenues

s0201b

S2- Percent of total revenues from manufacturing

s0202b

S2- Percent of total revenues from services

s0203b

S2- Percent of total revenues from commerce

s0204b

S2- Percent of total revenues from others

s0205b

S2- Percent of total revenues from others

q0101x

Q1- Current legal status of companies interviewed

q0201a

Q2- Company ownership

q0202a

Q2- Company ownership

q0203a

Q2- Company ownership

q0204a

Q2- Company ownership

q0205a

Q2- Company ownership

q0201b1

Q2- Percentage of private companies being domestic

q0201b2

Q2- Percentage of private companies being foreign

q0202b

Q2- Percentage of companies belonging to the government

q0203b

Q2- Percentage of companies being other

q0204b

Q2- Percentage of companies being other

q0205b

Q2- Percentage of companies being other

q0301a

Q3a- Percentage being owned by the single largest shareholder or owner

q0301b

Q3b- Description of the single largest shareholder or owner

q0301c

Q3c- Incidence of the principal owner being a female

q0401a

Q4a- The number of factories that interviewed companies have in Lebanon

q0402a

Q4a- The number of stores that interviewed companies have in Lebanon

q0403a

Q4a- The number of service outlets that interviewed companies have in Lebanon

q0401b

Q4b- Incidence of companies having holdings, factories, stores, or service outle

q0501x

Q5- The year that companies began operating in Lebanon

q0601a1

Q6a- The three main products of companies interviewed

q0602a1

Q6a- The three main products of companies interviewed

q0603a1

Q6a- The three main products of companies interviewed

q0601a2

Q6a- The codes of the three main products of companies interviewed

q0602a2

Q6a- The codes of the three main products of companies interviewed

q0603a2

Q6a- The codes of the three main products of companies interviewed

q0601b

Q6b- The total sales percentage of the companies main products

q0602b

Q6b- The total sales percentage of the companies main products

q0603b

Q6b- The total sales percentage of the companies main products

q0701x

Q7- The number of competitors that the companies interviewed have in the domesti

q0801a

Q8a- Percentage of establishment

q0802a

Q8a- Percentage of establishment

q0803a

Q8a- Percentage of establishment

q0804a

Q8a- Percentage of establishment

q0801b

Q8b- Percentage of establishment

q0802b

Q8b- Percentage of establishment

q0803b

Q8b- Percentage of establishment

q0804b

Q8b- Percentage of establishment

q0805b

Q8b- Percentage of establishment

q0806b

Q8b- Percentage of establishment

q0801c1

Q8ci- Year that establishment started exporting

q0801c2

Q8cii- The three biggest destinations of the establishment

q0802c2

Q8cii- The three biggest destinations of the establishment

q0803c2

Q8cii- The three biggest destinations of the establishment

q0801c3

Q8cii- Percentage of export that each destination accounted for

q0802c3

Q8cii- Percentage of export that each destination accounted for

q0803c3

Q8cii- Percentage of export that each destination accounted for

q0901a

Q9a- Average number of days from the time goods arrived at point of exit until t

q0901b

Q9b- Longest number of days from the time goods arrived at point of exit until t

q0901c

Q9c- Incidence of having to make an extra payment to expedite the clearance proc

q1001a

Q10a- Percentage of establishment

q1001b

Q10b- Percentage of establishment

q1002b

Q10b- Percentage of establishment

q1001c

Q10c- Percentage of establishment

q1001d

Q10d- Incidence of receiving supplies from the parent company or other clients w

q1001e

Q10e- Percent of total annual sales subject to agreement whereby main inputs or

q1101a

Q11a- Average number of days from the time goods arrived at point of entry until

q1101b

Q11b- Longest number of days from the time goods arrived at point of entry until

q1101c

Q11c- Incidence of having to make an extra payment to expedite the clearance pro

q1201x

Q12- Number of inventory days the establishment has on hand at the time delivery

q1301x

Q13- Percentage of supplies that are of lower than agreed upon quality

q1401a

Q14a- Evaluation of whether telecommunication is a problem for the operation and

q1402a

Q14a- Evaluation of whether electricity is a problem for the operation and growt

q1403a

Q14a- Evaluation of whether transportation is a problem for the operation and gr

q1404a

Q14a- Evaluation of whether access to land is a problem for the operation and gr

q1405a

Q14a- Evaluation of whether regulatory policy uncertainty is a problem for the o

q1406a

Q14a- Evaluation of whether tax rates are a problem for the operation and growth

q1407a

Q14a- Evaluation of whether tax administration is a problem for the operation an

q1408a

Q14a- Evaluation of whether customs and trade regulations are a problem for the

q1409a

Q14a- Evaluation of whether labor regulations are a problem for the operation an

q1410a

Q14a- Evaluation of whether the skills and education of available workers is a p

q1411a

Q14a- Evaluation of whether business licensing and operating permits are a probl

q1401b

Q14b- Evaluation of whether access to financing is a problem for the operation a

q1402b

Q14b- Evaluation of whether cost of financing is a problem for the operation and

q1403b

Q14b- Evaluation of whether macroeconomic uncertainty is a problem for the opera

q1404b

Q14b- Evaluation of whether corruption is a problem for the operation and growth

q1405b

Q14b- Evaluation of whether crime, theft, and disorder is a problem for the oper

q1406b

Q14b- Evaluation of whether anti-competitive or informal practices are a problem

q1407b

Q14b- Evaluation of whether legal system / conflict resolution is a problem for

q1401c

Q14ci- The biggest obstacle for the operation and growth of the establishment

q1402c

Q14cii- The second biggest obstacle for the operation and growth of the establis

q1501a

Q15a- The establishment

q1502a

Q15a- The establishment

q1501b

Q15b- Number of hours per week that the establishment normally operates

q1601x

Q16- Incidence of using technology licensed from a foreign-owned company

q1701a

Q17a- Establishments capacity plans

q1701b

Q17b- Percentage by which establishments plan to expand capacity

q1702b

Q17b- Percentage by which establishments plan to reduce capacity

q1801x

Q18- Incidence of receiving an internationally recognized quality certification

q1901x

Q19- Incidence of establishment developing an important new product line

q1902x

Q19- Incidence of establishment upgrading an existing product line

q1903x

Q19- Incidence of establishment discontinuing at least one product (not producti

q1904x

Q19- Incidence of establishment agreeing to a new joint venture with a foreign p

q1905x

Q19- Incidence of establishment obtaining a new licensing agreement

q1906x

Q19- Incidence of establishment outsourcing a major production activity that was

q2001a

Q20a- Incidence of establishment having staff dedicated to research and developm

q2001b

Q20b- Incidence of establishment having outsourced research and development (pas

q2001c

Q20c- Amount that the establishment has spent on research and development in 200

q2101a

Q21a- Incidence of establishment acquiring new technology over the last two year

q2101b

Q21bi- The most important way by which the establishment acquired the new techno

q2102b

Q21bii- The second most important way by which the establishment acquired the ne

q2201a

Q22a- Evaluation of whether pressure from domestic competitors is reducing produ

q2201b

Q22b- Evaluation of whether pressure from foreign competitors is reducing produc

q2301a

Q23a- The number of times that the establishment experienced power outages or su

q2302a

Q23a- The number of times that the establishment experienced insufficient water

q2303a

Q23a- The number of times that the establishment experienced interruption in tel

q2301b

Q23b- The average duration of having power outages or surges from the public gri

q2302b

Q23b- The average duration of having insufficient water supply for production

q2303b

Q23b- The average duration of having interruption in telecommunication services

q2301c

Q23c- The total losses resulting from power outages or surges from the public gr

q2302c

Q23c- The total losses resulting from insufficient water supply for production a

q2303c

Q23c- The total losses resulting from interruption in telecommunication services

q2401a

Q24a- Incidence of the establishment owning or sharing a generator

q2401b

Q24b- Percentage of establishment

q2401c

Q24c- Generator

q2402c

Q24c- Generator

q2501a

Q25a- Percentage of establishment

q2501b

Q25b- Percentage of establishment

q2501c

Q25c- Percentage of establishment

q2601x

Q26a- Incidence of the establishment having problems with their shipments in the

q2601a

Q26b- Percentage of domestic shipments lost due to breakage or spoilage

q2601b

Q26b- Percentage of domestic shipments lost due to theft

q2601c

Q26b- Percentage of domestic shipments damaged due to delays

q2602x

Q26a- Incidence of the establishment having problems with their shipments in the

q2602a

Q26b- Percentage of international shipments lost due to breakage or spoilage

q2602b

Q26b- Percentage of international shipments lost due to theft

q2602c

Q26b- Percentage of international shipments damaged due to delays

q270101a

Q27a- Establishment

q270102a

Q27a- Establishment

q270103a

Q27a- Establishment

q270104a

Q27a- Establishment

q270201a

Q27a- Establishment

q270202a

Q27a- Establishment

q270203a

Q27a- Establishment

q270204a

Q27a- Establishment

q270301a

Q27a- Establishment

q270302a

Q27a- Establishment

q270303a

Q27a- Establishment

q270304a

Q27a- Establishment

q2701a

Q27a- Establishment

q2702a

Q27a- Establishment

q2703a

Q27a- Establishment

q2704a

Q27a- Establishment

q270101b

Q27b- Establishment

q270102b

Q27b- Establishment

q270103b

Q27b- Establishment

q270104b

Q27b- Establishment

q270201b

Q27b- Establishment

q270202b

Q27b- Establishment

q270203b

Q27b- Establishment

q270204b

Q27b- Establishment

q270301b

Q27b- Establishment

q270302b

Q27b- Establishment

q270303b

Q27b- Establishment

q270304b

Q27b- Establishment

q270401b

Q27b- Establishment

q270402b

Q27b- Establishment

q270403b

Q27b- Establishment

q270404b

Q27b- Establishment

q2701b

Q27b- Establishment

q2702b

Q27b- Establishment

q2703b

Q27b- Establishment

q2704b

Q27b- Establishment

q2801a

Q28a- Incidence of establishment using its own transport for its shipments

q2801b

Q28b- Percentage of using own transport for shipments

q2901x

Q29- Main transport mode used for shipments

q3001x

Q30a- Incidence of transport services being late in dropping off / picking up ca

q3001a

Q30b- Percentage of the time transport services are late in dropping off / picki

q3002a

Q30b- Percentage of the time transport services are late in dropping off / picki

q3003a

Q30b- Percentage of the time transport services are late in dropping off / picki

q3004a

Q30b- Percentage of the time transport services are late in dropping off / picki

q3001b

Q30c- Main reasons for delays experienced

q3002b

Q30c- Main reasons for delays experienced

q3003b

Q30c- Main reasons for delays experienced

q3004b

Q30c- Main reasons for delays experienced

q3005b

Q30c- Main reasons for delays experienced

q3101a

Q31a- Incidence of the establishment regularly using e-mail in its interactions

q3102a

Q31a- Incidence of the establishment regularly using a website in its interactio

q3101b

Q31b- Percentage of the establishment

q3201a

Q32a- Incidence of the establishment being a member of a business association or

q3201b

Q32b- Incidence of membership being mandatory in the most important association

q3201c

Q32c- Incidence of membership being confined to members of the industry in the m

q3201d

Q32d- The services provided by the most important association to which the estab

q3202d

Q32d- The services provided by the most important association to which the estab

q3203d

Q32d- The services provided by the most important association to which the estab

q3204d

Q32d- The services provided by the most important association to which the estab

q3205d

Q32d- The services provided by the most important association to which the estab

q3201e

Q32e- The most important service provided by the most important association to w

q3201f

Q32f- The amount paid annually to the main association to which the establishmen

q3301x

Q33- Percentage of establishment

q3401a

Q34a- Percent contribution of internal funds or retained earnings towards workin

q3402a

Q34a- Percent contribution of domestic commercial banks towards working capital

q3403a

Q34a- Percent contribution of international commercial banks towards working cap

q3404a

Q34a- Percent contribution of leasing arrangement towards working capital in 200

q3405a

Q34a- Percent contribution of special development financing / or public financin

q3406a

Q34a- Percent contribution of private investment funds towards working capital i

q3407a

Q34a- Percent contribution of trade credit (supplier or customer credit) towards

q3408a

Q34a- Percent contribution of credit cards towards working capital in 2004

q3409a

Q34a- Percent contribution of equity, sale of stock towards working capital in 2

q3410a

Q34a- Percent contribution of family, friends towards working capital in 2004

q3411a

Q34a- Percent contribution of informal sources (e.g. money lender) towards worki

q3401b

Q34b- Percent contribution of internal funds or retained earnings towards new in

q3402b

Q34b- Percent contribution of domestic commercial banks towards new investments

q3403b

Q34b- Percent contribution of international commercial banks towards new investm

q3404b

Q34b- Percent contribution of leasing arrangement towards new investments in 200

q3405b

Q34b- Percent contribution of special development financing / or public financin

q3406b

Q34b- Percent contribution of private investment funds towards new investments i

q3407b

Q34b- Percent contribution of trade credit (supplier or customer credit) towards

q3408b

Q34b- Percent contribution of credit cards towards new investments in 2004

q3409b

Q34b- Percent contribution of equity, sale of stock towards new investments in 2

q3410b

Q34b- Percent contribution of family, friends towards new investments in 2004

q3411b

Q34b- Percent contribution of informal sources (e.g. money lender) towards new i

q3501a

Q35a- Incidence of establishment having an overdraft facility or line of credit

q3501b

Q35b- Percent of overdraft facility or line of credit currently not used

q3501c

Q35c- Average monthly interest rate on the overdraft facility or line of credit

q3601a

Q36a- Incidence of the establishment having a loan from a financial institution

q3601b

Q36b- The year that the most recent loan was approved

q3601c

Q36c- The currency of the most recent loan taken

q3601d

Q36d- Incidence of loan requiring a collateral or deposit

q3601e

Q36e- Incidence of land and buildings being used as collateral

q3602e

Q36e- Incidence of immovable plant / machinery being used as collateral

q3603e

Q36e- Incidence of moveable machinery and equipment being used as collateral

q3604e

Q36e- Incidence of other tangible assets being used as collateral

q3605e

Q36e- Incidence of personal assets of the owner / manager being used as collater

q3601f

Q36f- Percentage of value of collateral from total loan value

q3601g

Q36g- Loan

q3601h

Q36h- Total duration of the loan (months)

q3601i

Q36i- Establishment

q3602i

Q36i- Establishment

q3603i

Q36i- Establishment

q3604i

Q36i- Establishment

q3605i

Q36i- Establishment

q3601x

Q36- Use of original loan

q3601j

Q36j- Incidence of the loan taken having a government guarantee

q3701x

Q37- Main reason the establishment does not have a loan

q3801a

Q38a- The principal reason the establishment did not apply for a loan

q3801b

Q38b- Principal reason given for application rejection

q3901x

Q39- Percentage of total borrowing that is denominated in foreign currency

q4001x

Q40- Incidence of establishment having a checking and / or saving account

q4002x

Q40- Incidence of establishment having a property and casualty insurance on any

q4101x

Q41- Incidence of establishment having its annual financial statement checked an

q4201x

Q42a- Incidence of the establishment owning / leasing the majority of its lands

q4202x

Q42b- Incidence of the establishment owning / leasing the majority of its buildi

q4301a

Q43a- Evaluation of the statement I am confident that the judicial system will

q4301b

Q43b- Incidence of establishments being involved in a court case in the last thr

q4401a

Q44a- Percentage of establishment

q4402a

Q44a- Percentage of establishment

q4403a

Q44a- Percentage of establishment

q4401b

Q44b- Percentage of monthly total sales to private customers not paid within the

q4401c

Q44c- Percentage of monthly total sales to private customers never repaid in 200

q4401d

Q44d- The number of days that it took to resolve an overdue payment over the las

q4501a

Q45a- Percentage of establishment

q4501b

Q45b- The number of weeks that it took to resolve the court cases

q4501c

Q45c- Incidence of the decisions of the court being enforced

q4601a

Q46a- Incidence of the establishment experiencing losses in the last year due to

q4601b

Q46b- Value of losses due to theft, robbery, vandalism, or arson (LBP)

q4601c

Q46c- The number of cases of theft, robbery, vandalism, or arson

q4601d

Q46d- The number of cases of theft, robbery, vandalism, or arson reported to the

q4601e

Q46e- The number of cases of theft, robbery, vandalism, or arson resolved

q4701x

Q47a- Establishment

q4702x

Q47b- Establishment

q4801x

Q48- Evaluation of the statement In general, government officials

q4901a

Q49a- Establishments current workforce plan

q4901b

Q49b- Percentage by which establishments plan to increase workforce

q4902b

Q49b- Percentage by which establishments plan to decrease workforce

q4901c

Q49c- The most important reason for not increasing / decreasing current workforc

q4902c

Q49c- The second most important reason for not increasing / decreasing current w

q5001x

Q50- Percentage of senior management

q5101a

Q51a- Incidence of establishment

q5101b

Q51b- Percent of annual sales value that gifts or informal payments to public of

q5102b

Q51b- The amount that gifts or informal payments to public officials cost a typi

q5201a

Q52a- Incidence of establishment experiencing delays in obtaining a mainline tel

q5202a

Q52a- Incidence of establishment experiencing delays in obtaining an electrical

q5203a

Q52a- Incidence of establishment experiencing delays in obtaining a water connec

q5204a

Q52a- Incidence of establishment experiencing delays in obtaining a construction

q5205a

Q52a- Incidence of establishment experiencing delays in obtaining an import lice

q5206a

Q52a- Incidence of establishment experiencing delays in obtaining a main operati

q5207a

Q52a- Name of main operating license

q5201b

Q52b- Actual wait days in obtaining a mainline telephone connection

q5202b

Q52b- Actual wait days in obtaining an electrical connection

q5203b

Q52b- Actual wait days in obtaining a water connection

q5204b

Q52b- Actual wait days in obtaining a construction permit

q5205b

Q52b- Actual wait days in obtaining an import license

q5206b

Q52b- Actual wait days in obtaining a main operating license

q5201c

Q52c- Incidence of a gift/payment expected in obtaining a mainline telephone con

q5202c

Q52c- Incidence of a gift/payment expected in obtaining an electrical connection

Total: 534

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