The chosen subjects should be knowledgeable about significant facets and viewpoints pertaining to the topic being studied (Head, 2020). The participants who answer research questions and deepen their comprehension of the subject being studied are chosen (Schoch, 2020). I will select participants for this qualitative single case study. The selection criteria for participating in this study are frontline managers with five years or more experience, successfully implementing strategies to identify, address, and mitigate the effects of abusive supervision on employee performance, and who have worked in a transportation business within the Washington, D.C. area.
I will utilize Linkedin and Transit Talent to obtain the participants’ participation. Additionally, potential participants for the study can be found in thematic communities on social networks, for example, on Facebook. I will use a consent form (see Appendix A) to inform the participants of the study’s goals and methodology and the possibilities of contributing to positive social change. Researchers tend to encourage people to participate in their studies by concentrating on the outcomes of their research and potential contribution to developing new strategies to improve the working environment.
The relationship between the researcher and the respondents has a significant impact on the quality of the data (Adhikari, 2022). The data the researcher collects becomes more prosperous and more precise the closer they get to their subjects (De Sutter et al., 2022, p. 493). Therefore, researchers make every effort to establish a deep relationship with their issues. I will develop a working relationship with the selected participants by promptly answering any questions and concerns regarding this study. As I record the participant’s responses to the interview questions, I will repeat them to ensure that I have correctly captured their responses. Interviewing provides researchers with a wealth of information on a studied case, but this data collection method requires the development of a trusting relationship with each participant.
The level of ease in exchanges between the researcher and study participants is referred to as rapport. Connection in the context of observational research refers to the caliber of the relationships the researcher forges while on location. Rapport is necessary to ensure sincerity on the participants’ part and their willingness to share their experiences, concerns, and ideas on the matter (Dianiska et al., 2021). Finding a shared experience, characteristic, or viewpoint with another person is an excellent approach to connecting with them (Dianiska et al., 2021). Giving someone undivided attention while they talk is known as active listening. It promotes candor and openness, which makes it a crucial communication skill. When a person is aware that they may express their thoughts and ideas without worrying about being judged, good rapport can emerge (Roiha & Iikkanen, 2022, p. 1). I will send a recruitment letter to each participant informing the participants of the selection process for participating in this study. The recruitment letter will contain the process for the interview process to be adhered to within this study.
References
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