[Survey Questionnaire] Self-employed Ethnic Minority Groups in Hong Kong

Under representation of Self-employed ethnic minority groups in Hong Kong has been a common issue. While this may affect the Hong Kong economy, immigrant workers are also affected as they are only offered working class or menial jobs. Thus, the resolution of this economic and social problem can improve the Hong Kong economy and promote the recognition of ethnic minorities in the business industry. In order to achieve these benefits, the researchers need your cooperation in answering this questionnaire so as to assess the current status of ethnic entrepreneurship in Hong Kong as well as evaluate the efficiency of the support provided by the Hong Kong government. Kindly answer the following questions as honestly as possible. Thank you very much for your time and patience.

1. Are you aware of any other business establishments in Hong Kong owned by minority groups?

a. Yes

b. No

2. What are the common types of businesses do ethnic minority groups in Hong Kong own?

___Food stores

___Manufacturing/factories/production businesses

___Retail/merchandise stores

___Services (e.g. health, education)

Others: _______________________________________________________

3. Were these businesses able to establish themselves and succeed?

a. Yes

b. No

c. Uncertain

4. How will you rate the level of ethnic minority entrepreneurship in Hong Kong?

1. High
2. Moderate
3. Low

5. What is the main problem involved in the establishment of ethnic minority-owned businesses?

1. Discrimination
2. Occupational choices of the immigrants
3. Lack of government business and financial support
4. Immigration policies
5. Business values/practices in Hong Kong

Others: __________________________________________________

6. In what way does the Hong Kong government resolve issues involving minority discrimination?

7. Are there any Hong Kong government agencies or functional group that provide assistance to augment ethnic entrepreneurship in the country?

1. Yes
2. No

8. If yes, what are these agencies?

______________________________________________________________

9. What forms of financial and business support did the Hong Kong government provide for the ethnic entrepreneurs?

10. Were these business and financial support sufficient?

1. Yes
2. No
3. Uncertain

11. In what ways can this financial and business support be improved?

12. What particular needs of the immigrants or ethnic groups should be given priority in relation to minority entrepreneurship?

13. What specific Hong Kong business practices contribute to the under representation of self-employed immigrants?

14. How can these practices be improved so as to improve the status of small business owned by ethnic groups in Hong Kong?

15. Aside from government support, how can the status of ethnic minority entrepreneurship in Hong Kong be increased?

16. Do you agree that increasing the number of small business and levels of self-employment among minority groups can help enhance Hong Kong economy?

17. In what ways can the improved status of ethnic entrepreneurship in Hong Kong help its economy?

18. What improvements can be done by the ethnic group themselves in order to increase their representation in the Hong Kong business industry?