4.2Reponse Rate

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.