Question $1(25$ Marks$)$

As part of this initiative, LexTrusts internal research unit has been tasked with investigating whether the current hybrid work

model still aligns with the firms operational needs and employee expectations in $2025.$ While some executive committee

members favour a data$-$driven evaluation of measurable outputs like billable hours and case completion rates, others

believe it is equally important to explore employees lived experiences of hybrid work, particularly in relation to

collaboration, mentorship, and wellbeing. The study must therefore be grounded in a sound research paradigm that

accommodates the complexity of both quantitative metrics and qualitative insights.

Evaluate which research paradigm and associated philosophical assumptions would be most appropriate for investigating

both measurable outcomes and employees lived experiences of hybrid work at LexTrust.