Rank

Approach

Percentage

1

Search websites, portals, intranets and other organizational sites

77.97

2

Search databases related to the business field

59.32

3

Consult Government publications & reports

52.54

4

Review internal reports and studies

49.15

5

Seek advice from colleagues

49.15

6

Search newspapers and magazines

49.15

7

Read reports from competitors

47.46

8

Browse company information systems

44.07

9

Consult fund managers and financial advisors

40.68

10

Look through personal documents

35.59

11

Search in library or information center

27.12

12

Browse chamber of commerce sources

27.12