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Date: Thu, 08 Aug 2002 09:28:09 -0400
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From: Kirk Pepperdine <kcpeppe@sprintmail.com>
Subject: Re: Questionnaire
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At 01:05 AM 8/8/2002 +0000, you wrote:
>Dear Sir/Madam
>
>We are conducting some research concerning the public's opinion about the 
>level of ethics in advertising. As you may be aware, many companies have 
>ethical advertising policies. Furthermore,  the media (i.e. TV, Radio, 
>Magazines and Newspapers) have governmental and non-governmental 
>organizations that are suppose to monitor the ethical content of 
>advertisements. The questions we want to address in this study are 
>whether, in the public's opinion, (a) this control is really maintaining a 
>high level of ethics in advertising executions; (b) what are the main 
>issues in advertising ethics that should be dealt with in order to ensure 
>this high ethical level, and (c) if ethics impacts consumers attitudes and 
>behaviours towards firms that maintain high levels of ethics in their 
>business and advertisings, which may be reflected in the company's society 
>and environment.
>
>In order to answer these questions, we need your help. Following this 
>letter is a short questionnaire. We would really appreciate your help in 
>completing and returning it. Your responses are extremely valuable and 
>will help us gain a better understanding of the issues of advertising 
>ethics and corporate social responsibility.
>
>Once completed, please return the questionnaire to marcos@manosso.com.br.
>
>We know your time is valuable, and therefore, as a token of our 
>appreciation for your cooperation, we would be pleased to send you the 
>results and analysis of this questionnaire. If you wish to receive this 
>summary, please place your e-mail address in the "Subject" box of your 
>response e-mail.
>
>We assure you that the information you provide will be kept strictly 
>confidential and combined with all other responses so that no individuals 
>can be identified. In addition, your  name and/or e-mail address will 
>remain in the highest levels of anonymity and privacy, and will not be 
>given, sold or otherwise distributed to anyone, being destroyed from our 
>records immediately after your questionnaire is gathered and (if the case) 
>the results posted to you.
>
>Please take a few minutes now to complete and return the questionnaire.
>
>Thank you very much for your help
>
>Marcos Manosso
>marcos@manosso.com.br
>
>
>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
>Please complete the following fields:
>Age:___
>Country of residence:___
>Gender (Male / Female):___
>Education Level (Elementary / High School / University / Post-Graduate):___
>
>
>Please answer the following questions by placing an "x" in the appropriate 
>space:
>"Businesses have responsibilities with society that go beyond job 
>creation."
>1. Strongly agree   (__)
>2. Agree   (_x)
>3.  No Opinion   (__)
>4. Disagree   (__)
>5. Strongly Disagree   (__)
>
>"It is possible for a business to be both ethical and profitable."
>1. Strongly agree   (_x)
>2. Agree   (__)
>3.  No Opinion   (__)
>4. Disagree   (__)
>5. Strongly Disagree   (__)
>
>"Advertising shows an accurate view of reality."
>1. Strongly agree   (__)
>2. Agree   (__)
>3.  No Opinion   (__)
>4. Disagree   (_x)
>5. Strongly Disagree   (__)
>
>"Advertising helps to shape society's views of the world and itself."
>1. Strongly agree   (__)
>2. Agree   (_x)
>3.  No Opinion   (__)
>4. Disagree   (__)
>5. Strongly Disagree   (__)
>
>How do you view the level of ethics in general advertising?
>1. Very High   (__)
>2. High   (__)
>3. Average   (_x)
>4. Low   (__)
>5. Very Low   (__)
>
>
>Whose responsibility is it to deal with the social problems of the world? 
>(please mark with an "x", as appropriate)
>01.  Businesses   (__)
>02.  Non-Profit Organizations   (__)
>03.  Government   (_x)
>04.  Non-Government Organizations (NGOs)   (__)
>05.  Schools and Universities   (__)
>06.  General Public   (_x)
>07.  Other - Please cite:___
>
>
>Which of the following issues in general advertising would you consider 
>being unethical? (please mark by placing an "x" in the appropriate place(s))
>01. Ads for abortion services or family planning   (__)
>
>02. Ads for cosmetic surgery or other elective surgery   (__)
>
>03. Ads for medical products and services   (__)
>
>04. Ads for personal care and hygiene products   (__)
>
>05. Ads for professional services (lawyers, doctors, etc.)   (__)
>
>06. Ads for workers to replace striking workers   (_x)
>
>07. Advertising pharmaceuticals   (__)
>
>08. Advertising to children   (__x)
>
>09. AIDS-awareness ads   (__)
>
>10. Alcoholic beverage ads   (__)
>
>11. Anti-abortion ads   (__)
>
>12. Anti-alcohol Public Service Announcements   (__)
>
>13. Anti-cigarette Public Service Announcements   (__)
>
>14. Anti-drug Public Service Announcements   (__)
>
>15. Censorious advertising   (__)
>
>16. Cigarette and tobacco ads   (__)
>
>17. Comparative advertising   (__)
>
>18. Condom ads   (__)
>
>19. Corporate advocacy ads   (__)
>
>20. Creation of irrational desires and "needs"   (_x)
>
>21. Disguised advertising   (x_)
>
>22. Effect of ads on editorial content of the media   (x_)
>
>23. Effect of ads on the material wants of society   (__)
>
>24. Effects of ads on the values of society   (__)
>
>25. Ethical codes of ad agencies and the media   (__)
>
>26. Information content of ads   (__)
>
>27. International differences in ad ethics   (__)
>
>28. Invasion of privacy   (x_)
>
>29. Lack of truth   (x_)
>
>30. Manipulation in advertising   (x_)
>
>31. Military recruiting ads   (__)
>
>32. Negative political ads   (x_)
>
>33. Obtrusive advertising   (x_)
>
>34. Offensive advertising   (x_)
>
>35. Professional Athletes as ad spokespersons for a brand   (__)
>
>36. "Puffery" (increase value or attributes)   (x_)
>
>37. Racial stereotyping ads   (__)
>
>38. Self-regulation by the ad industry   (__)
>
>39. Sexual stereotyping ads   (__)
>
>40. Subliminal advertising   (x_)
>
>41. Use of death-related issues   (x_)
>
>42. Use of deception in ads   (x_)
>
>43. Use of emotional appeals in ads (psychoactive ads)   (x_)
>
>44. Use of fear appeals in ads   (x_)
>
>45. Use of parody   (__)
>
>46. Use of sexual themes in ads   (__)
>
>47. Violation of autonomy   (__)
>
>48. Violation of the right to know   (x_)
>
>
>
>Please answer the following questions by placing an "x" on the appropriate 
>space:
>
>Have you ever decided not to buy a product/service due to an advertisement 
>that you perceived as unethical?
>Yes (x_)
>No (__)
>
>In the future, would you refrain from buying a product/service because you 
>perceive its advertisements as unethical?
>Yes (x_)
>No (__)
>
>Would you invest in a fund/company with high ethical standards if it 
>presented slightly lower returns  than a fund/company with low ethical 
>standards?
>Yes (x_)
>No (__)
>
>Thank you very much for your cooperation!!
>
>Kind Regards
>Marcos Manosso
>marcos@manosso.com.br

Cheers,
Kirk

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