Transformational leadership and its effects on employees

Choice of methodology
An understanding of a methodology to use in all kinds of research is crucial as it determines the choice of method a researcher will adopt in collecting data. The question of whether or not using a specific methodology is effective and if it affects a data collection method and analysis raises diverse responses from various analysts. While the choice of methodology in developing research determines the acceptability of research findings, the effect of the choice of data collection tool should be a method that ensures correct findings. This exactitude will make the outcomes of the study acceptable.

The methodology a researcher might opt to use dictates accomplishment of research objectives and underpins methods of collecting data. As such and as Wright and Ogbuehi (2014) suggest, the choice is significant in guaranteeing accuracy and the quality of a dissertation. This is echoed in the article Strengthening methodological architecture with multiple frames and data sources which offers important concepts for conducting effective studies. Harris and Clark (2014, p. 382) point out that adopting a specific data collection method is of critical importance as it reflects the accomplishment of the objectives of a study. It has a major influence in collecting quantifiable data. For instance, the author points out that one effect of a methodology such as a survey are the advantage of high representativeness that it has. The general capability of a survey method to represent a large population is remarkable. This is owing to the fact that through survey answers are obtained from a large number of people. Besides, extraction of data is better that other methods of collecting data and the data portrays relative characteristics of the study population.

On the other hand, selecting a particular method of data collection affects the reliability of a data. Schoenherr, Ellram and Tate (2015, p. 299) are of the view that relying on one choice might limit the accuracy of data a study seeks to gather. Besides, survey as a data collection method  limits respondents ability to provide answers that are accurate, honest and reliable (Hillier, Cannuscio, Griffin, Thomas and Glanz 2014, p.290) Closed ended questions used in this method lower the rate of validity of data. Moreover, while it might be a convenient data collection method, “data errors” and “bias” resulting from respondents not providing any responses and from varied responses (Harris and Clark 2014, p. 381). Therefore, the difference in respondents answers to questionnaires and the non-responses are some of the outcomes that can be avoided by adoption of a variety of methodologies.

Methodology: Survey

In a study on transformational leadership and its impacts on employees, the choice of research methodology that should be used is very crucial backing up findings. The tool the study will adopt is survey. To triangulate, questionnaires will be issued and responses will be gathered as well as any other statistical data on transformational leadership and its impacts on employees. The questionnaires will be very vital for collecting primary data from respondents. Besides, as a strategy, questionnaires will be dynamic in ensuring that a broad range of data- factual, values, opinions and attitudes- is collected. This is because questions asked will seek answers the effects of transformational leadership in an organization.

Employees are important assets in an organization as they form the most critical component that ensures objectives of an organization in terms of product and service provision are met (Syed et al. 2015, p. 541), Leadership in an organization should always factor in its plans and strategies that encourage, support and care for the welfare of employees. According to Ghasabeh, Reaiche and Soosay (2015, p. 459), transformational leadership is therefore crucial due to its inherent role of effective application of policies and change in an organization’s operations. Moreover, the intended choice of methodology helps a researcher to organize and interpret data.

As indicated earlier, primary data for this study will be collected using a survey data collection technique which will be conducted via questionnaires and mail. The latter will be sent to selected individuals who will have provided their e-mail address. It is imperative to note that conducting surveys will allow time for employees to answer questions conveniently. In an organization setting, this method guarantees a strong consideration of workplace rules and “policies” and therefore will reduce interference with the normal running of the organization duties (Harris and Clark 2014, p. 381). Besides, the survey methodology will provide room for respondents to seek possible assistance from the others members of their teams in the organization. This will deter personal opinion and will be considered a plus in this study for enhancing further representation groups and teams in the organization.  Additionally, conducting surveys will aid in generating vast information from the respondents unlike other methods.

While it is agreeable that conducting surveys as a method is time consuming, limits interaction between a researcher and respondents and lacks clarification, dedication and full involvement of a researcher is crucial for success (Schoenherr, Ellram & Tate 2015, p. 299). The researcher should create time; provide a medium of interacting with respondents and offer full support. In order to curb bias and non-response errors, the researcher will constantly remind employees and other respondents on the need to return answered survey questionnaires.