Suppose you are a manager at a multimillion-dollar real estate company. You have been entrusted to research the changing relationship between real estate agents and their clients and to make a recommendation to your organization's leaders for addressing the growing demands on real estate agents.

1. Develop a research question hierarchy for this endeavor.
2. Consider different types of qualitative data collection and analysis methods, and the ways in which they can support business decision making and strategies. How would you gather and assess qualitative data to support business decision making?
3. Analyzetheethicalissues,ifany,thatshouldconcernyouinundertakingthisinitiative.

Criteria

Evaluates ethical considerations in the collection and analysis of qualitative data to support business decision making.

Develops and interprets a research question hierarchy to support business decisions and strategies based on qualitative research

Assesses qualitative data for fit in analysis; presents conclusions for determining fit

Evaluates qualitative data collection and analysis methods, and relates methods to relevant real-world situations.

Compiles findings into a management report with details for recommended actions; presents information in a format expected of the business profession.

Communicates in a manner that is professional, scholarly, and consistent with expectations for members of the business professions. Adheres to APA guidelines, and work is appropriate for publication