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What works in community cohesion
The Commission on Integration and Cohesion (CIC) was established in August 2006 as a fixed-term body (reporting in June 2007), charged with deepening an understanding of community cohesion issues and relevant policy approaches, and developing practical approaches to support community cohesion in local areas.
This research study was commissioned to contribute to the ongoing work of Communities and Local Government and the Commission. It seeks to help understand `what works' in terms of cohesion policy and initiatives by investigating policy and practice in six case-study areas. -
Why An Ethical Business Is More Likely To Produce A Success Story
Behaving unethically is bad for business.
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Valuing the Water Environment: An investigation of environmental attitudes and values
The Scottish Executive commissioned Ipsos, in collaboration with Mott MacDonald, to conduct qualitative research to explore views about the quality of the water environment. and inform policy decisions in relation to the implementation of the Water Framework Directive and associated legislation. The research consisted of seven focus groups with members of the general public conducted between 5 October and 24 October 2006 and ten in-depth, one-to-one interviews with stakeholders conducted between 7 November and 14 November 2006. Key themes included: the meanings people attach to the water environment, the values attached to its different attributes, priorities for service provision, and how people should be consulted in the implementation process.
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Corporate Responsibility
I'm on a mission; abolish the phrase "corporate social responsibility". And replace it with "corporate responsibility". Will you help me?
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Public Consultation On The New Gender Equality Duty (Glasgow)
The Gender Equality Duty was introduced in April 2007 aimed at addressing inequality on the grounds of gender. As part of its consultation process, Glasgow City Council commissioned Ipsos to conduct focus groups research among local residents.
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The Reputation Of Business In Westminster
This report brings together thirty years of research among this key audience and covers MPs' attitudes towards business and the political and economic landscape in which business operates. Specifically:
The issues MPs are contacted about most frequently by individuals
MPs' economic outlook and how their views compare with other audiences
How MPs' concerns for business and industry have changed since the late 1970s
MPs' views on whether business is meeting its social and environmental responsibilities
The factors MPs take into account when judging companies
The lessons we have learnt from analysing the reputation of individual companies
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Welsh Assembly Government Stakeholder Survey 2006
Ipsos was commissioned to conduct the first corporate level survey of stakeholders who engage with Welsh Assembly Government officials. The survey sought to assess the current level and quality of engagement between officials in Assembly Government departments and their stakeholders. While the overall results were positive, key areas for improvement were identified.
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Attitudes To The Scottish Parliament And Devolution
Ipsos was commissioned by the Scottish Parliament Corporate Body to assess attitudes towards the Parliament and devolution. The purpose of the research was to obtain a source of information which would help inform the Parliament's public information and participation strategies. The specific objectives of the research were to:
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Reputation 'Crucial' To Ratings
Corporate reputation and perceived leadership quality are of crucial importance to financial analysts' ratings and opinions, according to a major survey on corporate reputation. Return on Reputation is the latest of Hill & Knowlton's Corporate Reputation Watch studies, conducted with Ipsos. In the survey, 282 financial analysts in North America, Europe and Asia were asked about reputation and its impact on their opinions and ratings of companies.
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Stirling Perception Study
Stirling Council and Scottish Enterprise Forth Valley commissioned MORI Scotland to conduct research into local and wider audiences' perceptions of Stirling. The research will be used to inform the development of a marketing strategy 'Selling Stirling'.