Amelia has been appointed as the HR manager for a Tech-Zone Solutions, a technology specialist company that caters to a very elite group of companies. Tech-Zone Solutions comprises of the following: CEO; CFO; HR Manager; Receptionist; 3 Administrators and 15 technicians, a total of 22 employees. Amelia has noticed a drop in productivity over the past few months, therefore she wants to conduct an in-depth investigation into the reasons for the decrease. 1.1 Classify which Research Paradigm this investigation would fall under, stating some of the characteristics of the paradigm to justify your classification. (10) 1.2 Help Amelia to investigate the decrease in productivity at Tech-Zone Solutions, which Research Strategy should she use? Justify why this would be the best strategy? (7) 1.3 Elaborate with the use of a relevant illustration as to why they are your targeted population. (5) 1.4 Recommend a Sampling Strategy Amelia should utilise, based on your answers above. Substantiate why this would be the best option. (7) 1.5 Convince Amelia on a suitable Data Collection Instrument for her study, discussing why this would be the most appropriate. (7) 1.6 Based on your answers above, infer a Data Analysis strategy to analyse the data collected, stating why this is the most applicable methods. (7) QUESTION TWO [37] 2.1 Distinguish between the characteristics of Basic and Applied Research. (5) 2.2 Evaluate the importance of conducting a pilot study. (10) 2.3 Examine the four (4) types of validity. (8) 2.4 Critically discuss the Research Process. (14) QUESTION THREE [20] 3.1 Prepare the structure of a Research Report. (10) 3.2 Critique the significance of research report writing. (10)