CEOs of America's fastest growing companies revealed two sharply different perspectives on future growth of their businesses before and after Sept. 11, according to a new
survey from PricewaterhouseCoopers. "Trendsetter Barometer" shows that CEOs from product and service companies interviewed before Sept. 11 projected modest improvements in growth
momentum and indicated a return to relative business stability over the next 12 months. Those interviewed later in Sept. and Oct. painted a dismal picture with growth projections
of 11.5 percent (a new low), investment drops of 32% and hiring slides of 28%. In all, 402 CEOs were surveyed. See http://www.barometersurveys.com for full survey results.
The Rise and Fall of CEO Outlooks
