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Review of the Four Combinations of Worldviews, Designs, and Methods (Based on Figure 1.1)

WorldviewResearch DesignResearch MethodHow It Connects to My TopicPostpositivistExperimental/Quasi-ExperimentalSurveys, structured observationCould be used to test a specific hypothesis about communication style and motivation outcomes.ConstructivistPhenomenology, Case StudyInterviews, open-ended questionsHelpful for exploring individual employee experiences with leadership communication.TransformativeParticipatory Action ResearchFocus groups, dialogueWould be relevant if I focused on marginalized or underrepresented remote workers' voices.PragmaticMixed MethodsCombining surveys and interviewsMost aligned with my goals—allows me to gather both measurable data and rich employee insights.