Chart Index

Growth Inhibitors

Beyond the economy, CEOs worry that regulation, inflation and rising costs could hinder growth.

A Regional Breakdown

U.S.-based and non-U.S.-based CEOs weigh in on the biggest inhibitors to business growth.

A World of Worries

Protectionism, political stability and financial stability give respondents concern regarding specific regions.

Tax Concerns

U.S. corporations will face an unfavorable tax outlook during the next three years, predict the majority of survey respondents.

Education Concerns

Many executives worry about the state of education in their country — especially U.S.-based CEOs.

Corporate Spending

Where CEOs are allocating corporate funds

Views on the Economy

The majority of 2011 survey respondents rate the global economy as fair at best.

Views on Growth

Despite their views on the economy, most CEOs are planning for growth.

Employment Expectations

Despite economic challenges, CEOs expect to add to their workforces through 2012.

Job Growth by Category

Listed CEOs plan to add the most jobs in sales and IT; emerging CEOs are even more likely to add jobs in sales and marketing.

Innovation Catalysts

Survey respondents express different views on how best to spur innovation.

Innovation Expectations

Most CEOs are satisfied with their company’s level of innovation.

Social Media Strategies

Still, few CEOs have developed a true social media strategy.

The Impact of Social Media

All respondents view social media as important, but emerging CEOs and MBA students are particularly sold on using it as a business tool.

Upholding Corporate Reputations

Most listed-company respondents think CEOs do enough to protect their companies’ reputations. Emerging-company CEOs and MBAs don’t agree.

Corporate Trust

Trust in publicly traded companies is decreasing, especially from the viewpoint of emerging-company CEOs.