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Financial Decision-Making in Your Organization

Do you think financial literacy is a critical skill for leadership roles in your industry? *YesNo

Financial literacy is important for managers in my organization. *Totally DisagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeTotally Agree

Non-financial managers in my organization feel confident when evaluating the financial implications of decisions. *Totally DisagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeTotally Agree

Which financial metrics are most critical for managers to understand? (Select up to 3) *ROI (Return on Investment)WACC (Weighted Average Cost of Capital)NPV (Net Present Value)ROCE (Return on Capital Employed)EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization)Debt-to-Equity RatioFree Cash Flow (FCF)Earnings per Share (EPS)Interest Coverage RatioOther

Other *

Managers in my organization have a strong understanding of P&L or income statement. *Totally DisagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeTotally Agree

Managers in my organization have a strong understanding of the balance sheet, including capital and funding *Totally DisagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeTotally Agree

Managers in my organization have a strong understanding of cash flows *Totally DisagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeTotally Agree

Which financial mistakes do you think managers make most often? (Select up to 3) *Overestimating ROIUnderestimating riskIgnoring working capitalMisallocating budgetsFailing to understand cost structuresMaking pricing decisions without financial analysisOver-relying on revenue growth without considering profitabilityIgnoring cash flow constraints in decision-makingOverextending on debt or financial commitmentsNeglecting the time value of money in investment decisionsFocusing too much on short-term results at the expense of long-term valueNot considering financial risks in decision makingMisinterpreting or misusing financial metricsOther

Other *

Have you observed value-destroying decisions in non-financial departments due to a lack of financial awareness? *YesNo

What examples have you seen where financial literacy (or the lack thereof) significantly impacted a business decision?

Financial literacy skills effectively prepare managers to evaluate long-term investments. *Totally DisagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeTotally Agree

Non-finance managers in my organization have a strong understanding of the trade-offs between profitability and growth. *Totally DisagreeDisagreeNeutralAgreeTotally Agree

How often does your organization offer training to improve managers’ financial literacy? *NeverRarelyOccasionallyRegularly

For Statistical Purposes – Your Information

These questions will help analyze the results across different segments while ensuring confidentiality. No individual responses will be shared, and no segment with fewer than 10 responses will be reported. Additionally, your name and company name will never be disclosed.

Which sector is your organization in? *

Other *

How many employees are there in your organization? *1–5051–200201–500501–1,0001,001–5,0005,001+

What is your current role in your organization? *

How many years of management experience do you have? *

Which department are you part of (or responsible for)? *

What is the capital status of your company? *

Name *

Organization *

Email: *

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