This statistic shows the results of a U.S. survey conducted by Ipsos and Strayer University on the fictional character that would make the best boss in a real work environment. The results were published in 2014. According to this survey, 24 percent of respondents stated they think that Captain Jean-Luc Picard from the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation would be most likely to inspire positive change in their own workplace.
Which fictional boss is most likely to inspire a positive change in your workplace?
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Captain Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek
24%
Captain Kirk from Star Trek
20%
M, played by Judi Dench, from James Bond
17%
Miranda Priestley, played by Meryl Streep, from The Devil Wears Prada
13%
Charlie from Charlie's Angels
10%
JackDonaghy, played by Alec Baldwin, from 30 Rock
7%
Michael Scott, played by Steve Carrell, from The Office
5%
Mr Burns from The Simpsons
5%
Ari Gold from Entourage
5%
Mr Spacely from The Jetsons
4%
Bill Lumbergh, played by Gary Cole, from Office Space
The source does not provide information on the original wording used during the survey. Thus, the wording chosen for this statistic may differ slightly from the one in the survey.
The source does not provide detailed information on the publishing date of the survey.
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