Assignment Requirements

Using the doctoral study that you selected in Week 1 (see below), evaluate the data analysis methods used. Incorporate appropriate references to the course readings about data analysis methods. For all the questions below, remember to explain how you came to your conclusions. Support your answers with explanation or evidence drawn from the dissertation and from course readings.
• Were the data analysis methods used appropriately for the qualitative tradition or research design (e.g., case study, ethnography, grounded theory, etc.)? Why or why not?
• Were all aspects of the data analysis methods described or justified sufficiently? If not, what could have the author said and why? If sufficient, explain why you think so.
• Do you think the data needed to answer the research question(s) could have been analyzed as effectively using other data analysis methods? If so, what other methods would you recommend and why? If not, why not? This includes the data analysis methods as well as how they were conducted or implemented.
• Add any additional comments for evaluation not addressed above.
Use citations and 3 references (no older than 5yrs) to support your opinions and statements.

Please use the following doctoral study:

Brown, O., (2013) Employee retention during a leadership change. University of Phoenix, ProQuest, UMI Dissertations Publishing, 2013. 3578625.

This paper explores the question of how leadership change influences employee turnover. The case was designed to allow participants to communicate freely about their experiences while going through a leadership change in their workplace. The question posed in this study is, what are the essential characteristics a leader should utilize during a leadership change to retain employees?
The study discovered a number of recommendation for leaders of the future, such as, it is beneficial to incorporate features from both transactional and transformational leaders. Initiate a change team and communicate with the employees throughout the leadership change. Create strategies that ensure the continued, effective performance of the organization as a whole, throughout the change process.
Reference

Brown, O., (2013) Employee retention during a leadership change. University of Phoenix, ProQuest, UMI Dissertations Publishing, 2013. 3578625.