This means that smaller segments will require lower numbers of respondents. As a result, 20 people were selected based on the small group of executives that can discuss the cultural challenges of working overseas. (Thomas, 2006, pp. 9 -- 14)
Describes the Eligibility Criteria for Study Participants
The eligibility requirements are all respondents must have worked in an overseas location for at least nine months. This was selected based on the focus of the study and the experiences that respondents can provide. These results will identify specific attributes that corporations can adopt as part of their strategy.
Describes and Explains the Relevance of Characteristics of the Selected Sample. Criteria for Selecting Participants are specified and are Appropriate to the Study.
The most relevant characteristics are: those individuals who are currently overseas or have served in foreign locations for at least nine months. Moreover, all of the respondents have to be in a leadership position. This will make our sample as accurate as possible by surveying individuals who have experience in dealing with cultural issues.
There is a Justification for the Number of Participants (in Accordance with the Qualitative Design/Approach Chosen) which...
This will improve the accuracy of the study by using real world ideas. To understand what is taking place and how businesses have made these adjustments.
Criteria for Selecting Participants and Setting are specified and are Appropriate to the study.
The selection criterion will be based on working with both to identify anyone who has served or is currently at an overseas location. This will help us to find respondents who can use their experiences. To provide insights that will support or refute the hypothesis.
References
Purposive Sampling. (2011). Changing Minds.org. Retrieved from: http://changingminds.org/explanations/research/sampling/purposive_sampling.htm
Bamberger, M. (2006). Real World Evaluation. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publishing.
Thomas, R. (2006). Blending Qualitative and Quantitative Research. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
Weinreich, K. (1996). Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Methods. Social Marketing.com. Retrieved from: http://www.social-marketing.com/research.html
