After Selecting a Setting and Gaining Access to It, the Next

question 31

Multiple Choice

After selecting a setting and gaining access to it, the next step for field researchers is to

• A) decide what or whom to observe.
• B) begin to make a record of observations.
• C) formulate the guiding research question.
• D) decide how to relate to those in the observational setting.

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Definitions:

Exacting Organizational Culture

A corporate environment that demands high levels of performance and adherence to strict standards and procedures.

Corporate Culture

Refers to the shared values, beliefs, and practices that shape how a company's employees behave and interact with each other and with stakeholders.

Reward Power

The capacity to influence others' behavior by offering them something desirable in return.

Influence Behavior

The ability to affect the actions, decisions, and thinking of others through persuasion, leadership, or social cues.