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Hello:


I am Mark Harris and I am studying for a BA (Hons) Business Organisations at the University of Hertfordshire. As part of my course I am undertaking a dissertation and am requesting your help with my research. The aims of my research are to identify the reasons why people do (or do not) purchase organic food, and to gain a consumers perspective as to why supermarkets offer such produce. It will take approximately 5 minutes to complete the questionnaire.


Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for me to learn your opinions.


Your survey responses will be stricly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be encrypted and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact me on [email protected].


Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Next button below.


 
 
1. Please select one...

Gender?
 
Female
 
Male
 
2. Please select one...
Age?
 
18-24
 
25-34
 
35-44
 
45-54
 
55+
 
3. Please select one...
What is your employment status?
 
Full-time employed
 
Part-time employed
 
Student
 
Unemployed
 
Retired
 
4. Please select one...
What is your yearly personal income?
 
Less than £10,000
 
£10,000 - £24,999
 
£25,000 - £39,999
 
£40,000 - £54,999
 
More than £55,000
 
Prefer not to disclose
 
 
5. Please select one...
Where do you do the majority of your food shopping?
 
Market
 
Large/Corporate supermarket
 
Small/Local food store
 
Speciality food store
 
Other
 
 
 
6. Please select one...
How often have you purchased organic food in the last year?
 
Always
 
Nearly always
 
Sometimes
 
Rarely
 
Never
 
 
7. You may select more than one...
Why do you buy organic food?
 
Organic food is healthier
 
Organic food tastes better
 
Organic food helps support local farmers
 
Organic food is environmentally friendly
 
Recommended by media (TV, Radio, Internet, etc.)
 
Recommended by a friend
 
Organic food is an affordable luxury
 
Don't know
 
Other
 

 
 
8. You may select more than one...
Why do you not buy organic food?
 
Organic food has no real benefit to health
 
Organic food doesn't taste as nice as conventional food
 
I don't like being told what to eat and what not to eat
 
I tend to buy prepared food
 
Organic food is too expensive
 
Don't know
 
Other
 

 
 
9. You may select more than one...
What types of organic food do you buy?
 
Bread and baked goods
 
Baby food
 
Fruit and vegetables
 
Dairy and eggs
 
Meat and fish
 
Beverages
 
Other
 

 
 
10. Please select one...
Do you believe that organic food has any genuine health benefits?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Maybe
 
Don't know
 
 
11. Please select one...
How did you initially become aware of organic food?
 
During regular food shop
 
Government publication
 
Media (TV, radio, internet, etc.)
 
Recommendation
 
What is organic food?
 
Don't know
 
Other
 
 
 
12. You may select more than one...
Do you purchase other ethical foods?
 
Yes, FairTrade
 
Yes, RSPCA's Freedom Food
 
Yes, free range eggs
 
Yes, farmer's markets produce
 
No
 
Don't know
 
Other
 

 
 
13. 1 = Most frequent, 3 = Least frequent.
Put these three dining options in order of preference.
I eat-out
I buy pre-made food
I prepare my own food
 
 
14. Please select one...
What do you think supermarkets' primary reason for offering organic food is?
 
Improve their Social Responsibility reputation
 
Supermarkets care about the health of customers
 
Don't know
 
Higher prices mean higher sales
 
Supermarkets try to offer most types of food
 
Appeal to every possible customer
 
Take custom away from small organic food shops
 
Other
 
 
15. Please select one...
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
* Supermarkets have a duty of care to the dietry health of their customers.
 
16. Please select one...
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
* Corporate Social Responsibility is a profit making concept.
 
17. Please select one...
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
* It is ok for supermarkets to make organic food mainstream and eradicate small, local organic food shops.
 
18. Please select one...
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
* The organic food industry could maintain growth without supermarkets.
 
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