4.2Reponse
Rate
As described in previous chapter, a
total of 90 questionnaires have been mailed to firms from manufacturing sector
and consultants in equal proportion of 50 percent (45) to each. A total 34 out
of 90 complete questionnaire received back which makes response rate
approximately 38 % cumulatively, including both type of respondents which
reveals the success of this research work. Failure response rate remained 62 %
of total questionnaire sent. One reason of low response might be the unavailability
of direct access to internet and limited time span.
Figure4.2.1 shows that, the individual
response rate received from consultants is higher as compared to manufacturing
sector, given as 42.22 %( 19 response out of 45) and 33.37 % (15 response out
of 45) accordingly. Limited time span is being considered a constraint of low
response rate from manufacturing sector and consultant as well. Moreover,
consulting firms are more conscious to response than industrial sector.
The response rate is considered to be
a good as compare to other similar studies previously conducted by many other
researchers. The data is broadly consistent with the major trends in the
literature as survey conducted in many developing countries by authors. For
example, Nee & Wahid (2010) with response rate 51.7 %; Tan (2005) with
response rate 47.4 %, Massoud (2010) with response rate 40 % conducted their
research. However, response rate is low as compared with similar research work
but in connection with economical and technological advancement of the country
in author’s point of view it is acceptable.
Figure 4.2.1 Individual response rate
by sector out of total questionnaire sent
The result shows that a majority of
respondents about 100 % consider that environment management system (ISO
standard) is a tool for cleaner production and sustainable development. It is
also perceived from feedback that personnel who are involved in EMS, having no
adequate knowledge about environmental aspects and their impacts on
environment.
As total 34 responses received from
respondents and it shows 56% (19 out of 34) and 44 %( 15 out of 34) response
rate which contribution to overall total response rate. An overall percent
contribution of received result by individual sector is shown in the figure4.2.2
labelled below.
Figure 4.2.2 Breakdown of total
response received by both sector overall
The main aim of this study is to investigate
the barriers and constraints in implementation of EMS in Pakistan. The main
findings of this research work have been described in detail in next section.
As described already, questionnaire comprises 15 questions which cover all
aspects of study under discussion. By 91 % of respondents, the lack of
infrastructure, week government policies and poor legislations with limited
resources have been perceived the major constraint in implementation of EMS. As
can be seen, lack of awareness with 82% ranking has been considered as a
constraint in implementation of EMS. This study demonstrates a different angle
of research taking consultants into account.
