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The study formed part of an overall examination by the ESRC of the competiveness of British industry. The specific aim was to understand strategic perceptions, methods used and background of managers in Britain.

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Variables The major variables included company size, whether the manager was based at Head Office or plant, position and job function, use of new technology, and understanding of company objectives.

The sample was drawn from Dun and Bradstreet, <i>Directory of British enterprises</i>

Face-to-face interview