Research Design and Methods Used in Leadership
for granted, making mixed-methods approaches extremely attractive in emerging literature on leadership and organizational behavior. Methods of data collection and research design trends eventually feed the formation of new theories in leadership. Just as the research questions may influence the choice of research design and methods, the researcher’s theoretical orientation may impact the choice of research questions. The results of leadership research may also transform—or simply reinforce—existing theories of leadership. For example, a new study that assesses the impact of transformational leadership on organizational outcomes could be used to bolster theories that stress leadership style. Alternatively, a study that shows that… Continue Reading...
