Data Collection
Data Collection Dates
| Start | End | Cycle |
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| 2012-04-08 | 2012-07-20 | 1st Quarter 2012 |
| 2012-08-22 | 2012-10-19 | 2nd Quarter 2012 |
| 2012-11-21 | 2013-01-23 | 3rd Quarter 2012 |
| 2013-01-23 | 2013-03-06 | 4th Quarter 2012 |
Time Periods | Start | End | Cycle |
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| 2012-01-01 | | 1st Quarter 2012 | | 2012-04-01 | | 2nd Quarter 2012 | | 2012-07-01 | | 3rd Quarter 2012 | | 2012-10-01 | | 4th Quarter 2012 |
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Data Collection Mode
Other [oth] mixed method: self-accomplished, mailed, e-mailed, faxed, face-to-face
Data Collection Notes
The conduct of training on data collection and field editing for field personnel was done a week before the actual data collection to ensure that statistical and survey standards are observed.
Survey Area Supervisors were assigned to allocate questionnaires to project-based field personnel. Sample questionnaires were distributed to field personnel based on their respective area assignments. They were also provided with FM-BLES 02-2.2a “Enumerator's Control List” where they can record the status of the questionnaires and contact information of the respondents.
Each enumerator was provided with a letter of introduction, signed by the BLES Director, to be presented to the sample enterprise. Upon reaching the enterprise, the enumerator introduces himself/herself to the receptionist or to any person who can refer him/her to the HRD/personnel manager or the designated employee responsible for answering government surveys. In such instance, the enumerator re-introduces himself/herself to this contact person.
The retrieval of questionnaires can be on-the-spot upon delivery. If not possible, the enumerator and respondent/contact person can agree on the pick-up date or the respondent can send the accomplished LTS form thru electronic mode, e.g., fax or e-mail as long as the certification portion is duly signed or noted by the contact person.
Survey status report on the questionnaire retrieval rate and performance rating of enumerators are done every 5th and 20th day of the month.
Questionnaires
The questionnaire contained the following information:
1. Name and Address of Enterprise
2. Main Economic Activity and Major Products/Goods or Services
3. Item of Information
I. Employment
A. Total Employment
II. Labor Turnover
A. Total Accessions (New Hires)
1. Expansion
2. Replacement
B. Total Separation
1. Employee-initiated
2. Employer-initiated
III. Existing Job Vacancies
4. Certification of Respondents
5. Survey Personnel
Note: Refer to sample questionnaires for each quarter.
Data Collectors
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation |
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Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics
| BLES | Department of Labor and Employment |
Supervision
Survey supervisors for each area are assigned with the following roles:
- Participate in the training on data collection and field editing;
- Supervise field operation in their areas of assignments within the allotted time;
- Allocate, receive and control survey questionnaires;
- Check completeness and consistency of entries in retrieved questionnaires and return for verification those needing further clarifications to concerned enumerators;
- Deliver questionnaires if necessary, conduct follow-ups, spot checks and verification; monitor and evaluate the performance of field personnel for purposes of payment of salaries;
- Ensure the confidentiality of the data provided by the respondents.
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