PricewaterhouseCoopers 2009 CEO Pulse Survey, which provides a snapshot of the views of 220 business leaders on Irelands economy and operating environment.
The principal survey findings are that:
Business confidence is at an all time low with over half of Irish business leaders expecting a decline in revenue and net profit
Costs are a major issue with an overwhelming majority being unhappy with the overall cost of doing business in Ireland
Survey participants confirm, however, that they are taking decisive action to tackle these challenges head-on. For example, the majority will have undertaken cost reviews and restructured their businesses by the end of the year
Our favourable tax regime continues to be a strong reason for doing business in Ireland
More work needs to be done if Ireland is to realise its vision as a knowledge economy and own intellectual property. For example, half of survey participants said that introducing more favourable intellectual property rules would further enhance Irelands attractiveness as a place to do business
Effective motivation is now the top people challenge.
The report also contains thought leadership on managing in a downturn, inward and outward investment, sustainability and developing people.
Link to survey website http://www.pwc.com/ie/ceopulse
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