Introduction
The survey approach refers to methods which emphasize qualitative analysis, where large data I collected through questionnaire method, secondary data analysis, telephone interview and the data are analyzed through statistical techniques. This study discovers common relationships across organizations. This helps provide a generalized statement about the object of the study (Babbie, 1973).
The data will be collected through the use of questionnaire and direct interview to the correspondents who are the target population. The two basic types of survey will be used. Longitudinal survey will be used to target a population of female workers in different organizations. The cross-section survey aims at gathering data a single point. This will be appropriate in finding out personal views of different females who are already in leadership positions. It will help answer the question, what motivates females to move to leadership. This method will work best in academic institutions where female leaders will be interviewed in their offices. This will provide an opportunity to ask penetrating questions and capture the correspondents’ behavior and draw specific conclusions.
The two methods will help in obtaining relevant information about the study. Combining two research methods has a value that has gained recent attentions. The survey is useful and greatly improved when used in conjunction with other qualitative methods of research (Kraemer, 1991).
Hypothesis
Employees do not motivate females to move to leadership positions. Each and every employee strives to sustain individual performance and promotion. According to Dr. Teresa and Dr. Gary, motivation is the centre of performance which every individual see it as essential for his or her own success and the organization (Dewhurst, (2009).
Research population
The target population for this study will be females working in known hospitals and academic institutions. The study will be carried in these areas because this is where women are motivated to move to leadership position and improving their performance. Many females have leadership positions in academic institutions such as schools and colleges. The study will therefore research in these places in order to find out what motivates many females to move to leadership positions. In hospitals, females have been seen in top positions. Several males will be interviewed to find out their views on the leadership of women and what motivates them to leadership positions.
Sampling techniques
A sample is a small portion of the entire population that is used in the study. Sometimes, the population is too large to survey all the members. A small sample will be selected carefully to represent the population. This population as intended will be a representative of the characteristics of the whole population. In this study, random and stratified sampling will be used
Random sampling
In this method, each member of the population has equal chances of being selected. Four academic institutions will be selected which will include two colleges and two universities. These institutions will be selected at random and individuals and groups of correspondents will be selected from each institution. Each female in the institution will be interviewed. Twenty female workers will be selected at random from each institution and will be given questionnaires.
Stratified sampling
In this method, stratums are used. Two health centers will be selected and five female surgeons will be interviewed from each health centers. All the female who are senior doctors in these health centers will be interviewed.
Data analysis
For effective work careful records are required. We will use a computer to help organize the data. According to Joliffe (1986), editing should be the first step. This will ensure that the data analysis is complete and correct. The data will be recorded in charts, graphs and tables. The day the surveys are mailed will be recorded and the returned questionnaire will be logged on the graph (Joliffe, 1986).
The analyzed information will be used to find out what motivates females to move to leadership. This will be done by viewing and recording similar comments from different correspondents in the selected organization. The participants’ ethical protection will be achieved through securing of the databases. This will help in keeping the data from access without authorized permission.
Bibliography
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