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1. Did employees have more loyalty to their employers ten years ago?
There was more loyalty.
There was about the same level of loyalty.
There was less loyalty.
Not sure.

2. Did employers have more loyalty to their employees ten years ago?
There was more loyalty.
There was about the same level of loyalty.
There was less loyalty.
Not sure.

3. In the past ten years, have you or any member of your family been laid off, downsized, or otherwise lost a job through no fault of your/their own?
Yes.
No.

4. One year from now, do you expect to be working for the same employer that you are working for now?
Yes.
No, because I plan to look for other work.
No, because I don't expect the job to last.
No, I plan to retire/return to school/leave the job market.
I'm not currently employed.

5. If a company that’s competitive and earning good profits can make more money by cutting its workforce, should it do so?
Yes.
No.
Not sure.

6. Do Wall Street money managers have too much or too little influence over the business decisions made by companies in which they invest?
Too much influence.
The current level of influence is about right.
Too little influence.
Not sure.

7. Can stronger partnerships between management and labor help increase the job security of workers -- and still maintain corporate profits?
Yes.
No.
Not sure.

8. Studies suggest American families are working more hours just to keep up. Does your work give you as much, more, or less time for family and personal life as you had ten years ago?
More time.
Less time.
About the same.
Not sure.

9. How has the much-touted new high-tech, information age economy affected your life in the past decade?
It has had a positive impact.
It has had a negative impact.
It hasn't made much of a difference.
Not sure.

10. Compared to schools in other parts of the world, how well are American public schools preparing most students in key subjects like math, science, and communications?
American schools are among the very best in the world.
American schools are better than those in most countries.
American schools are only average.
American schools are not as good as those

 in most other countries.
American schools are among the worst in the world.
Not sure.

11. Can internship and mentoring programs that introduce average high school students to the professional workplace improve educational performance?
Yes.
No.
Not sure.

12. Would more opportunities for vocational education help improve the average high school student’s chance for success in the work world, after graduation?
Yes.
No.
Not sure.

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