Issues of work-life balance for online learners

Develop a 2–4 page interview guide for a research study, focusing on issues of work-life balance for online learners in a business or technology doctoral program. The questions in the interview guide must: Be conceptually valid. Flow logically from the concepts and theories you plan to explore in your research. Generate the type of data you are seeking. You will be able to further refine your proposed questions using instructor feedback on this assignment before conducting interviews and gathering data for analysis. nstructions For this assignment, review the articles about work-life balance and online learners from the unit readings. The Balancing Act: Combining Higher Level Study With Work and Family Life [PDF]. Work Life Balance [PDF]. Distance Learners’ Work Life Learning Balance [PDF]. It Was the Best of Times; It Was the Worst of Times. The Personal Experience of Online Learning. Adult Learners’ Emotions in Online Learning. The research purpose statement you construct in the next step must be developed from concepts described in one or more of these articles. (1) Construct a research purpose statement based on selected references that is informed by an abbreviated theoretical framework and includes the research methodology and a construct of the central phenomenon, experience/event, or process that will be the focus of the study. To do this, develop a research purpose using an abbreviated theoretical framework. The research purpose must be developed from concepts described in one or more of the articles on work-life balance for online learners. Use the following research purpose template adapted from Creswell (2009) to develop your research purpose statement: The purpose of this _________________ (exploratory/generic qualitative inquiry, phenomenological, case study, grounded theory, Delphi) research is to ________ (understand, describe, develop, discover) the ________ (central phenomenon, experience/event, process) for online learners in a business or technology doctoral program informed by the ________(theoretical framework). At this stage in the research, the ______ (central phenomenon, experience/event, process) being studied will be generally defined as ____________ (provide a credibly supported definition). (1) Construct a research question or questions and subquestions as needed. The questions must clearly align with the research ​‌‍‍‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‌‍‍‍‌‍‌‌‌‍​purpose statement, use constructs from the purpose statement, and be characteristic of the chosen methodology. Specifically, as you write the research questions, ensure: There is a clear link between the research purpose and research questions. The questions must speak explicitly to the phenomenon, experience/event, or process and the associated constructs under study. The constructs in the questions are identical to those discussed in the purpose and the selected theoretical framework. The primary research question recasts the purpose in question form. Subquestions, if needed, represent deeper or further inquiry into relevant subissues such as constructs of the overarching phenomenon, experience/event, or processes under study. The research questions are characteristic of the research methodology and align with the methodological approach (exploratory/generic qualitative inquiry, phenomenological, case study, grounded theory, Delphi) identified in the research purpose.? (2) Develop 8–10 open-ended interview questions that will be responsive to the research question and are appropriate for the collection of data from your population. Order the questions to promote logical interview flow, ease of interaction, and rapport building between the interviewer and interviewee. Be sure the questions flow logically from the research purpose and research question, are suitably worded for your population (online learners), and will capture the data you seek in response to your research question.? (3) Discuss how each proposed question relates to the research purpose, research question, and key concepts or theories. Be sure to use wording that is clear and suitable for your population (sample of participants) yet consistent with good scholarly writing and free of grammatical or other mechanical errors. Review the assignment scoring guide to ensure that you meet all criteria.

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Interview Guide: Work-Life Balance

I. Introduction (2 minutes)
A. Explain the purpose of the study and your role as a researcher.
B. Ask for participant’s consent to participate in research and audio record the interview if desired by the participant.
C. Let participants know that their responses will remain confidential and anonymous, unless they express a desire to have their voice or name associated with their comments.

II. Background Information (5 minutes)
A. How long have you been employed at this job?
B. What is your current position within the company? Do you hold any other positions?
C. Are you married, single, or cohabitating? Do you have children/dependents living with you full time? If so, how old are they (roughly)?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

he CEO should focus on fostering ongoing dialogue. Conversations must be 2-way and scheduled to occur on a regular basis with members of the leadership team to allow them to follow up on feedback from their staff and give them the support they need to perform their roles effectively. Individualized consideration is where the leader provides a supportive environment to help coach followers through the personal challenges (Manns). Consideration should be given for individual differences among the leadership team in order to provide better coaching experiences and delegate responsibilities more effectively. These discussions allow for concerns to be addressed immediately and a timeline for resolution and accountability to be established. Employees feel more supported by their leaders when leaders are concerned with their personal feelings and needs (Nouri, 678).

The CEO needs to set up and follow a plan of action about what specifically needs to be changed or improved in order to create a higher degree of performance. He should also communicate clearly the timeline in which the team is expected to accomplish these changes. The CEO needs to be more specific when assigning tasks in an effort to guide the leadership team toward more specific goals. These changes would lead to a focus on inspiration, which in turn will lead to higher performance. A transformational leader should have a clear vision of the future that is simple, understandable, and energizing (Manns)

The CEO needs to begin acknowledging problems and concerns from the employees within the organization and address them as quickly as possible in order to not let these issues grow before they can solved and increase the trust that the employees have for the leadership team. Having members of the leadership team on each unit make rounds at least weekly to discuss with staff any concerns that they may have about the organization or their current role and then having the leadership team debrief each other monthly on staff and environmental needs. Transformational leadership is based on having a clear vision of the future that is simple, understandable, and energizing (Manns) This process would follow the tr

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