Question # 3(10 marks)

A student has submitted the following research proposal of her final MBA thesis. She is interested to conduct the study by using a qualitative research method. Extracts from her proposal are given below for your quick reference.

After reviewing the proposal, you find that two essentials aspects of qualitative research are missing from her proposal: (i) ethical considerations and (ii) trustworthiness.

You need to provide detailed feedback to the student to help her correct the two shortcomings of her proposal.

a)What kind of ethical considerations are important in her proposed research? Write down at least 10 steps she can take to avoid ethical issues in the proposed study.

b)How can she ensure trustworthiness in this research study? least 05 techniques/strategies to ensure trustworthiness and explain them briefly justifying their use for this study.

Assessment Rubric:

Part A:Appropriate steps for ensuring ethical consideration: 0.5 mark for each step

Part B:Appropriate strategies for ensuring trustworthiness with their justification: 1 mark each