Grounded Decision Making

Research methodology and methodological approaches that is, the structured process of conducting research and the overall concepts and theories which underpin research respectively (Bryman, 2008), occupy a central position in the research process as they are both shaped by and translate the researcher’s epistemological position. Epistemology then refers to a researcher’s philosophical stance about the nature, derivation and scope of knowledge (Gilbert, 2008). These positions are seldom ‘spelt out’ but rather understood in the matter of research methodology and approach (Sarantakos, 2005).

The authors used participant observation and interview to do this research. I think the method of field work that provided the most insightful information was the method of participant observation. By

Each position will be graded on a five point scale. The factors that will be taken into consideration include: experience, education, level of skill and responsibility. The five point method will be defined and the monetary value will be placed in the appropriate component.

Is a qualitative approach which calls for simultaneous data collection and analysis to generate a theory during the research process. A theory emerges inductively through the systematic data collection and analysis pertaining to a given phenomenon (Strauss & Corbin, 1990). This has two fundamental characteristics which include: theoretical sampling and constant comparative analysis. A grounded theory is generated by themes which emerge from the data during analysis, capturing the essence of meaning drawn from varied contexts and situations

Steps in each grade are created to offer managers flexibility in rewarding and compensating diversity and soft skill sets. Managers

This section provides an introduction to the different types of research paradigms and methods before concluding on the approach that this study will undertake.

Grounded theory is a highly popular methodology for qualitative analysis (Gibbs 2010), since its original inception or “discovery” (Glaser and Strauss 1967) has developed into many alternative schools. For brevity and the purpose of this essay, the author will only consider the Glaserian form of Grounded Theory which was described originally by Glaser and Strauss (1967) and continues to be defended as the only true and classical form of Grounded theory by Glaser today (Glaser 2009).

First, its applicability to both quantitative and qualitative research (Glaser & Strauss, 1999, p. 18) does not bound it, giving it a greater degree of applicability to a greater number of varied researchers. The data produced from this method is not taken at face value, it is continually analyzed until a theory emerges and it does not seek to exclude data (Walsh et al., pp. 586-587). Second, the premise is that the methods generate a theory based on the data gathered (Glaser & Strauss, 1999, p. 3) rather than forcing a conclusion linked to a predetermined view (Glaser & Strauss, 1999, p. 5). This theory generating system and its non-exclusion of data allows openness and has been cited as fostering creativity in research (Walsh et al., p. 595). Additionally, using Grounded Theory to produce substantive theories allows it to be practically applied rather than remaining in the realm of theorists. (Annells, 1996, p. 388). Lastly, this methodology can work well when studying smaller groups in society (Glaser & Strauss, 1999, p.

Once a decision maker has defined the problem, he or she needs to identify the decision criteria that will be important in solving the problem. In this step, the decision maker is determining what’s relevant in making the decision. This step brings the decision maker’s interests, values, and personal preferences into the process. Identifying criteria is important because what one person thinks is relevant, another may not. Also keep in mind that any factors not identified in this step are considered as irrelevant to the decision maker.

Having more applicants to organise, employers may require additional resources for recruitment and selection. Additional testing may be undertaken to predict productivity such as more psychometric testing to assess the more subjective attributes. The use of additional resources in an attempt to sort out applicants can act to complicate the recruiting and selection process.

The grounded theory form of qualitative design is used to understand and identify issues that exists in society and how people react to and rectify them. The process of research is to constantly compare and evaluate the subjects and define the concept through the use of data that is acquired through observations, interviews of the subjects

The recruitment literature according to Breaugh and Starke (JoM, 2000) had been bombarded by criticisms for the lack of substantiated research materials and unanswered questions. The Handbook of Industrial and Organizational Psychology by Guion 1976, devoted one chapter only about recruitment process despite the numerous studies published during 1976. There were questions circulating in the recruitment literature which failed to address the key factors

There are various approaches that can be used to analyze qualitative data such as the general inductive approach, grounded theory approach, Discourse analysis and Phenomenology

According to Dowling and Schuler 1990 (as cited in Greenidge, Alleyne, Parris, & Grant, 2012) recruitment is the search for and acquisition of potential job candidates in sufficient numbers and quality. Now, in an age where skills shortage and an ever increasing demand for them is no longer news, the importance of the recruitment process comes to the fore, to the extent of looking at this process now as the McKinsey & Company 1997 report (as cited in Macky, 2008) coins it as `the war for talent '.

This research is qualitative in its approach and it is grounded in phenomenology (Glasser & Strauss, 1967; Lincoln & Guba, 1985). A phenomenological philosophy is founded on the belief that the personal, individual accounts of research participants are important primary research sources of knowledge (Glasser & Strauss, 1967; Lincoln & Guba, 1985). The methods used in this research study are primarily those of grounded theory (Glasser & Strauss, 1967; Lincoln & Guba, 1985). Grounded theory or naturalistic research is based on the assumptions that themes emerging from an exploration and analysis of the data will provide insight into the perceptions, beliefs, opinions, and experiences of the study participants (Glasser & Strauss, 1967; Lincoln & Guba, 1985). The research is not based on a formulated hypothesis which will be tested, nor does the research begin with preconceived ideas about which themes are important (Glasser & Strauss, 1967; Lincoln & Guba, 1985). The qualitative researcher does not look for particular themes so much as anticipate that themes will emerge (Glasser & Strauss, 1967; Lincoln & Guba, 1985). A researcher using a grounded theory approach examines the rich, thick narrative accounts that are received from the study participants and, through an iterative process, observes that patterns emerge (Glasser & Strauss, 1967; Lincoln & Guba, 1985). Expert knowledge is used by the researcher to explore the data and with an open mind