Appendix 1 - Sample Survey
Posted on 16/10/04 by admin
Oxford colleges do not have a ‘socially responsible’ policy for investment. A survey showing that many of you think that college should have an ethical policy may lead college to start rethinking the issue!.
In order to be able to present college with the issues we are most concerned about we would like you to take the time to complete this survey.
How concerned are you about the following company activities?
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Environment |
Very Concerned |
Concerned |
Not concerned |
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Pollution of the natural environment |
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Unsustainable use of natural resources |
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Overseas operations |
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Co-operating with oppressive regimes |
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Poor labour standards |
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Aggressive/exploitativemarketing techniques |
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Workplace |
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Poor record on employee health and safety |
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Poor record on providing equal opportunities for employees |
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Product |
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Production of armaments or weapons systems: |
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for certain countries |
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Production or distribution of: |
tobacco |
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alcohol |
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Very Concerned |
Concerned |
Not concerned |
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Involvement in genetic engineering e.g. development and marketing of genetically modified crops |
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Involvement in the nuclear industry |
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Animal Welfare |
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Animal testing for non-medical products |
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Animal testing for medical research |
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Use of intensive farming methods |
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Other:
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College Policy |
YES |
DON’T KNOW |
NO |
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Would you (still) like our College to take social, ethical, and environmental issues into account as a part of its investment policy? |
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Are you a member of the JCR / MCR / SCR ? (please circle)