Which of the Following Methodological Approaches to a Research Project

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following methodological approaches to a research project on internal migration from rural to urban areas is an ethnography?

• A) A researcher distributes paper questionnaires to individuals in rural areas in South America asking their reasons for staying in rural areas and their experiences with friends and neighbors who have moved to cities.
• B) A researcher conducts a series of interviews with individuals about their motivation for moving to cities from rural areas in Argentina.
• C) A researcher examines the different reasons to move to urban areas in Africa vs.in South America.
• D) A researcher asks individuals in rural villages in northern Africa their opinions about (randomly)only one of the two following conditions: whether a long-term drought would cause them to leave a rural area for an urban area,or whether conflict among village leadership would cause them to leave a rural area for an urban area.

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Definitions:

Theory Y Managers

Managers who adopt a participative management style, believing that employees are self-motivated and seeking satisfaction in their work.

Empowerment

The process of granting individuals or groups the power, authority, and confidence to make decisions and take action.

Motivational Technique

Strategies or methods used to inspire individuals or groups to achieve their goals and enhance their performance.

Theory X Managers

Managers who assume employees are inherently lazy and must be coerced or controlled to perform their duties.