This study is being conducted by the researcher Amel Bettayeb from the British University of Dubai, UAE. It investigates the role of big data analytics capability and organisational resilience in attaining a competitive performance for UAE firms in the face of disruptive events.

Please note the following:
The information you provide in this questionnaire is definitely anonymous, and only the researcher and her supervisor, who must follow the ethical code, can access it. Also, it is technologically secured under the specific username and password for the researcher’s access only.
All answers will be numerically coded and statistically tested and its results will be analyzed as a whole rather than on an individual basis.
Your participation in this study is voluntary and you are free to withdraw your participation from this study at any time.
The survey should take 15 to 20 minutes to complete.
This survey is predominantly targeting the senior managers that have a good knowledge in IS as well as the strategic issues relating to IT use in the firm. Please answer all questions on this questionnaire reflecting your actual views to make your questionnaire valid. Please check the box that best describes "how things actually are" rather than on "how things ought to be" in your company.
Each of the following five sections (1-5) has specific instructions. Please read them carefully before answering the questions.
By completing and submitting this survey, you are indicating your consent to participate in the study. Your participation is highly appreciated.
Your completed questionnaire will contribute to significant research on Big Data Analytics Capability and Organisational Resilience in UAE.
If you have any questions regarding the survey or this research project in general, please contact me via Email address: 20181366@student.buid.ac.ae.

Thank you very much for your contribution!

Yours sincerely,
Amel Bettayeb, 
PhD Candidate, BUID