Read each study and answer the questions below based on each study.

Summarize the articles

1.Study: Kang, M., & Sung, M. (2017). How symmetrical employee communication leads to employee engagement and positive employee communication behaviors.Journal of Communication Management,21(1), 82-102. https://doi.org/10.1108/JCOM-04-2016-0026

Problem: Employee Engagement (quantitative articles only)

Real World Problem: Communication needs improvement

Possible Reasons: misunderstandings, conflict

Research Problem: Poor communication

Research Question: Does communication improve employee engagement?

What are the Variables?

-How can we measure them?

-How can we define them?

What Methodology was used in the study?

Case study-focus on specific cases/participants (very few)

Cross sectional-consider pre-existing variables

Cohort/Longitudinal- Overtime

Experimental/case control - Intervention

What is the Target Population?

What is the Sample?

Describe a brief review of the results:

Provide an explanation of whether the reported results are descriptive statistics or inferential statistics:

Write a justification of that categorization:

Write a few sentences on the following:

Validity:

Limitations:

Include a summary indicating how each article contributes to your increased understanding employee engagement.

2.Study: Maurer, T. J., & Lippstreu, M. (2008). Who will be committed to an organization that provides support for employee development?The Journal of Management Development,27(3), 328-347. https://doi.org/10.1108/02621710810858632

Problem: Employee Engagement (quantitative articles only)

Real World Problem: Lacking Career Advancement or Growth

Possible Reasons: No growth opportunities or training/continuing education

Research Problem: lack of careeradvancement impacting employee engagement

Research Question: Can career advancement opportunities improve employee engagement?

What are the Variables?

-How can we measure them?

-How can we define them?

What Methodology was used in the study?

Case study-focus on specific cases/participants (very few)

Cross sectional-consider pre-existing variables

Cohort/Longitudinal- Overtime

Experimental/case control - Intervention

What is the Target Population?

What is the Sample?

Describe a brief review of the results:

Provide an explanation of whether the reported results are descriptive statistics or inferential statistics:

Write a justification of that categorization:

Write a few sentences on the following:

Validity:

Limitations:

Include a summary indicating how each article contributes to your increased understanding employee engagement. .

3.Study: Feys, M., Anseel, F., & Wille, B. (2013). Responses to co-workers receiving recognition at work.Journal of Managerial Psychology,28(5), 492-510. https://doi.org/10.1108/JMP-08-2011-0025

Problem: Employee Engagement (quantitative articles only)

Real World Problem: Recognition

Possible Reasons: Low recognition

Research Problem: employees are not acknowledged for their work or performance.

Research Question: How does recognition improve employee engagement?

What are the Variables?

-How can we measure them?

-How can we define them?

What Methodology was used in the study?

Case study-focus on specific cases/participants (very few)

Cross sectional-consider pre-existing variables

Cohort/Longitudinal- Overtime

Experimental/case control - Intervention

What is the Target Population?

What is the Sample?

Describe a brief review of the results:

Provide an explanation of whether the reported results are descriptive statistics or inferential statistics:

Write a justification of that categorization:

Write a few sentences on the following:

Validity:

Limitations:

Include a summary indicating how each article contributes to your increased understanding employee engagement.