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Survey Content Past Performance Economic Outlook Perceptions of DFW area Leadership Issues
What happened this year Oil prices tumbled China s growth slowed Volkswagen emissions scandal Migrant crisis in Europe Iran nuclear deal US Presidential elections heat up Fed rate hike uncertainty
Performance Against 2014 Expectations 70 62.5 60 10% Below Percent of Respondents 50 40 30 20 10 36.4 23.9 14.2 12.5 10.2 9.7 5.1 13.6 6.3 36.9 34.1 26.1 24.4 18.2 18.8 8.5 10.2 9.1 8 39.8 22.2 17.6 10.2 7.4 5% Below Met Expectations 5% Above 10% Above 0 Revenues Costs Profits Growth Overall
Economic Outlook
World Economic Outlook 70 60 59.5 60.8 Percent 50 40 30 20 46.1 41.5 38.9 37.31 31.1 32.01 24.7 26.7 35.5 31.3 29.6 29 51.9 33.6 43.7 40.7 38.7 34.1 17.5 17.7 24.4 Decline Stay the Same Improve 10 12.4 7.6 9.9 10.2 0 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
United States Economic Outlook 60 Percent 50 40 30 20 41.7 38.4 19.9 34.8 34.3 29.5 48.9 25 23.5 35.5 33 31 44.8 40 38 32.5 26.4 34.1 34.9 29.3 45.7 38.3 48.9 26.1 23.3 Decline Stay the Same Improve 10 13.6 14 0 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
DFW Area Economic Outlook 90 Percent 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 78 70.5 66.4 59.9 57.3 55.7 52.9 53.4 46.9 36.5 42 35.4 38.6 31 23.9 23.9 25.3 19 5.6 14.6 9.8 9.5 9.5 6.7 5.2 1 5.1 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Decline Stay the Same Improve
Organizational Costs 90 Percent 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 80.3 76.3 78.1 77 73.4 67 63.6 58.3 46.4 24.2 25.4 24.4 25.6 23.2 18.2 20 16 16.6 14.3 8.8 9 9.7 5.5 6.6 5.7 5.4 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Decrease Stay the Same Increase
Revenues Percent 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 82.3 80 75.6 67.8 68.3 65.6 62.3 57.5 46.4 33.5 22.9 19.3 21.1 18.1 19.2 17.9 13.8 15.5 15.8 12.2 13.1 12.5 14.2 10.2 9.1 6.2 6.4 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Decrease Stay the Same Increase
Profits 80 Percent 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 62 23 15 54.9 25.8 16.2 44.1 38.3 14.4 47.6 30.8 19.4 52.5 49.9 51.8 27.2 25.6 21.8 21.7 23.3 23.2 73.3 65.4 18.8 12.9 12.5 13.6 Decrease Stay the Same Increase 0 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Geographic Market Representing Best Growth Opportunity for Organization Market % Selecting Dallas/Fort Worth 33.0 Other U.S. Regions 23.3 India.6 Latin America.6 South America.6 Western Europe 2.4 China.6 Southeast Asia 1.1 Middle East 1.1 Other/Multiple 8.1
Perceptions of DFW Area
Quality of DFW Workforce 70 Percent 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 62 57 54 57.6 54.3 54.2 54.5 49.1 49.5 44.3 43.4 39 36 34.7 31.8 30.6 27 25.5 13.9 11 11.9 7 8.3 6 6.3 3.2 3.4 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Low Adequate High
Contributors to DFW Quality of Life Characteristic % Selecting Cost of Living 64.8 Quality of Travel and Transportation Infrastructure 11.4 Entertainment Opportunities (Professional Sports, Arts) 5.7 Weather/Climate 4.5 Healthcare/Medical Facilities and Resources 2.8 Educational Resources 2.3 Recreational Resources (Parks, Golf Courses, Lakes).6
Top Government Actions Needed Government Action % Selecting Improve Public School Education 37.5 Increase Financial Incentives for Business 31.3 Improve Public Transportation 8.0 Control Energy Costs 2.3 Create More Affordable Housing 2.3 Improve Zoning Policies 1.7 Improve Air/Water Quality.6
Leadership Issues
Importance for Organization s Success 60 Percent of Respondents 50 40 30 20 10 0 17.6 11.9 35.8 24.4 Diversity and Inclusion 35.2 34.1 10.2 8.5 9.1 9.1 Corporate Social Responsibility 51.7 27.8 13.6 2.8 1.7 Innovation 4.5 8 28.4 38.1 19.3 Corporate Tax Reform 15.9 13.1 36.9 21 11.4 Immigration Reform 1.11.7 10.8 43.8 40.9 Talent Availability Not at All Unimportant Neither Important Extremely Important
Perceptions of CEO Position Job Satisfaction 53% Very Satisfied 8% Somewhat Satisfied Job Security 53% Very Secure 13% Somewhat Secure 13% Very Insecure
What Keeps Them Up at Night Top business challenges 1. Labor Availability 2. Regulation/Legal Issues 3. Changing Customer Needs Top 3 challenges as CEO 1. Sustaining competitive advantage 2. Attracting and retaining good employees 3. (Tie) Developing Leaders and Getting Accurate Data for Decision Making
Achieving Success Top 3 Attributes 1. Sound decision making 2. Strategic thinking 3. Strong ethics Top 3 Measures of Personal Success 1. Company s success 2. Impact on lives of employees and customers 3. Amount of time spent with loved ones Most Influential Person 1. Parent 2. Spouse 3. Professional mentor
Most Important Confidant 1. Spouse 2. Friends 3. Chief Financial Officer
Thank You! Questions, comments or suggestions? Contact Dr. Miguel A. Quiñones E-mail: ceosurvey@cox.smu.edu www.coxceosurvey.org