Measuring Perceptions of Staff

Qualitative and quantitative survey research, a nonexperimental design, will be used for this study. The experimental design allows for the control over variables and threats to validity, and the nonexperimental design does not, however both yield empirical results. Empirical research includes the collection of data and the analysis of the data to answer a research question or hypothesis. In this case the research questions will guide the review of literature relevant to the topic and the use of specific surveys to gather data. Data will be statistically and qualitatively analyzed and conclus

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erparts; constituent's assessments did not show these differences. Findings with Native American and non-Native Americans were not significant. A study of African-American and Caucasian female college leaders showed no significant effects of leader ethnicity. Sample size affects the chance of finding statistically significant differences between groups (Wiley, 2002). Validation of the LPI has shown good face validity. Factor analysis has also demonstrated that the LPI has five factors. These factors have been validated in several studies. Concurrent validity is also excellent; leadership scores consistently relate with aspects of managerial and organizational effectiveness that are important (work-group performance, team cohesiveness, commitment, satisfaction, and credibility). LPI scores differentiate between low and high performing leaders, showing discriminant validity. Meta-reviews show that the LPI is consistently rated as among the best scales with excellent face validity and psychometric validity (Wiley, 2002). Information Questionnaire Part I of the Information Questionnaire includes demographic questions regarding gender, age, race/ethnicity, present position, and number of years in the present pos
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