QUESTION $1(50$ Marks$)$

You have been funded by an organisation to carry out an empirical study on how leadership styles affect job satisfaction in

the organisation. Taking this as the point of departure, answer the following questions:

a$)$ Problematise the study and develop $2$ objectives or questions. $(5$ marks$)$

b$)$ Identify a relevant theory to underpin the study, highlighting the main assumptions, as well as how this

theory is relevant for this study.

$(15$

marks$)$

c$)$ Based on your objectives or questions, explain in full, the methodological steps that you would

implement to investigate the situation.

$(20$marks$)$

Remember to justify your response.

d$)$ Based on your methodological choice, explain how you would ensure the validity and reliability of your

study.

$(10$