Interviews One of the main methods for data gathering when doing a qualitative study is through interviews. When writing a research proposal for a study that requires interviews, the researcher will...

Analysis of Interview protocols in Dissertation      6
ANALYSIS OF INTERVIEW PROTOCOLS IN DISSERTATION
Table of Contents
Introduction    2
Dissertation 1    2
Dissertation 2    2
Conclusion    2
References    2
Introduction
Interviews are useful for formulating a story that occurs behind a participant's experiences. It helps in gathering information that is required for an efficient qualitative structure (Turner, 2010). However, interviews must ensure proper interview protocols.
In this assignment, we discuss interview protocols in two dissertations based on my proposed topic that is the perception of employees on the leadership styles. A critical analysis of the interview protocols used in the dissertation is effectively presented in this assignment.
Dissertation 1
The first dissertation that uses interviews for qualitative research in studying the aspects of leadership styles and the perceptions of the employees in the workplace is "Employee perceptions of leadership styles that influence workplace performance" by Carla Wren, (Doctoral dissertation, Walden University).
In this dissertation, the author uses qualitative research for data collection and encompasses approaches through interviews. The interview process is mostly semi-structured which permitted flexibility and effective control in the process of data collection. As conveyed by the author the interview was completed over the phone with each participant that lasted for around 30 to 45 minutes. Some steps that were interesting in the interview processes are...