Table 3 Descriptive statistics of competitiveness
From: Environmental technology and a multiple approach of competitiveness
| Â | Descriptive statistics | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Â | N | Minimum | Maximum | Mean |
Q1 | Achieving higher long-term profits | 226 | 1 | 7 | 4.72 |
Q2 | Improving product image | 226 | 1 | 7 | 4.10 |
Q3 | Increasing management satisfaction | 226 | 1 | 7 | 4.61 |
Q4 | Increasing shareholder satisfaction | 226 | 1 | 7 | 4.57 |
Q5 | Increasing sales | 226 | 1 | 7 | 4.67 |
Q6 | Improving corporate image | 226 | 1 | 7 | 4.53 |
Q7 | Productivity | 226 | 1 | 7 | 4.59 |
Q8 | Increasing market share | 226 | 1 | 7 | 4.58 |
Q9 | Better recruitment and staff retention | 226 | 1 | 7 | 4.92 |
Q10 | Achieving higher short-term profits | 226 | 1 | 7 | 4.57 |
Q11 | Reducing cost | 226 | 1 | 7 | 4.58 |
The Mean | Â | 4.58 | |||