Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 300–500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Part 1: Ethics in Research

Utilizing the Internet, CTU Library, and your textbook, choose 1 example of unethical research in a business setting, and discuss the following:

• Explain why research might be considered unethical.
• Explain what ethical considerations there are and how to avoid these issues in your research project.
• Explain what components are needed in the introduction to a survey to address ethical concerns.

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Part 2: Preparing to Create Your Survey

Building on the organizational issue, problem, or topic that you identified in Unit 1, complete the following:

• Write 1 research question regarding that topic, in preparation for the assignments in Units 3–5.
• Create 5 survey questions that would help answer your research question.
• Write your hypothesis for your research question.

Responses to Other Students( SEE BELOW ) : Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:

• What did you learn from your classmate's posting?
• What recommendations can you offer?
• What, if any, clarification do you need regarding your classmate's research question/ hypothesis?
• What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates' postings?

POST NEEDING RESPONSE: Please be sure to reply to the actual content written by the person Posting

post # 1 Mr. Stone

Part 1: Ethics

The standards of laws and ethics are highly subjective and bias, usually governed and defined by someone who themselves are unethical by others. Merriam-Webster.com dictiona ry defines Ethics as “ the discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation”. The purpose, reason, and method used in research is just as important as the research and conclusion. Unethical research involves plagiarism, integrity of data, authorship issues, clarity of report, conflicts of interest, and honesty (CTU, 2019 A). Each of these listed unethical situations ultimately result in misleading information and lies.

The declassification of documents released August 2009 revealed the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States conducted unethical research on detainees. The Central Intelligence Agency coerced, abused, interrogated, and experimented on human beings at Guantánamo(Llanusa-Cestero, 2010). Data was collected on organizations and countries of interests to the United States and data was also collected on the effectiveness of certain interrogation methods. The United State has a history of unethical research and experiments on the minority and financial lower-class citizens and non-citizens.

Ethical research considerations begin with integrity. The focus should be on the character of the individuals involved in the decisions and or actions of the study. The consequences should be defined and adhered to and ultimate ownership of good and bad decisions. Final, the duties, obligations, principles, fairness, justice, and respect for those involved (CTU, 2019 B).

The components needed in the introduction to a survey include introducing yourself and the sponsor's name to the participant. Briefly describing the survey topic, geographical area of the participants, and target sample. Next is to describe the purpose of the research and how much time it will take to complete the interview. The participant must be promised anonymity and confidentiality. The interviewee must be told their participation is voluntary and they don't have to answer everything. Last, the participant must be asked permission to begin the survey.

Part 2: Preparing Your Survey

Question:

If given the choice would healthcare workers choose a primary Physician that's the same ethnicity, gender, or another identified classification over another equally qualified or more qualified Physician that did not identify themselves the as the same?

5 sub questions:

1. If given the choice would you choose an exceptional physician without knowing anything about them personally? (please, explain your answer)
2. If given the choice would you choose a physician that looked like you over a physician that looked completely different from you? (please, explain your answer)
3. If given the choice would you choose a physician who was as equally or better educated and seasoned than a physician that is the same ethnicity, gender, or political affiliation as you? (please, explain your answer)
4. If given the choice would you choose a physician who was as equally educated and seasoned or better that a physician that is closer to your age, younger than you, or older than you? (please, explain your answer)
5. Do you believe conscious bias, unconscious biases, prejudice, and stereotypes are considered when selecting a physician? (please, explain your answer)

Hypothesis:

Biases, conscious and unconscious, prejudice and stereotypes are factors that are considered as equal or more important that the qualifications and expertise if a physician. I believe if given the choice people will select a physician that they believe they more closely identify with. Hospital workers that are compassionate, educated, and see all sides of the healthcare environment will choose a physician that is either the same ethnicity, gender, or other identifying classification over a physician that does not resemble themselves.

References

Colorado Technical University. (2019) A. Ethical Reporting of Research [MUSE]. Retrieved from Colorado Technical University Virtual Campus, BADM440-1902A-05: https://campus.ctuonline.edu

Colorado Technical University. (2019) B. Ethics and Ethical Decision Making [MUSE]. Retrieved from Colorado Technical University Virtual Campus, BADM440-1902A-05: https://campus.ctuonline.edu

Ethics [Def. 1]. (n.d.). In Merriam Webster Online. Retrieved from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ethics

Fail, R. (2019, April 9). Unit 2 live chat: Research Ethics [chat]. Retrieved from Colorado Technical University, BADM440-1902A-05, Research Design Methods & Applications:https://ctuadobeconnect.careeredonline.com/pe28czkm5qocplayer/?session=breezbreezuvu987oc2678sdhd

Llanusa-Cestero, R. (2010). Unethical Research and the C.I.A. Inspector General Report of 2004: Observations Implicit in Terms of the Common Rule. Accountability in Research: Policies & Quality Assurance, 17(2), 96–113. https://doi-org.proxy.cecybrary.com/10.1080/089896...

Post #2 Mr. Blackburn

Part I:

Some research may be considered unethical if certain steps are not taken to ensure a level of accountability. Research may be considered unethical if guidelines are not met to protect participants or if a researcher falsifies data. In a business setting, some examples of unethical behaviors might be conflict of interest, use of research for profit, invasion of privacy, and questionable research practices. A few years ago, OkCupid revealed it conducted a study that told subscribers they were more compatible than they actually were to increase the chances of them having an online conversation (Luca, 2014). The question becomes, was an ethical line crossed when the company manipulated the subscriber’s emotions without their permission? I guess it just depends on who you ask.

Ethical behavior encourages trust and accountability for all those involved. When using participants, it’s important that participation is always voluntary and has given informed consent. It’s important to always be honest, objective, respect confidentiality, and follow any guidelines set for the study. By doing these things, it will help avoid any potential issues, so your character and the study are not called into question. It’s important when creating your survey that you are clear with your intentions regarding the survey and what its purpose will be. At the top of the survey, the researcher should write a brief statement regarding the collection of the information and include that the subject’s privacy and identity will be protected. The researcher should also include instructions and how to answer the questions so the data will be valid (Parasuraman, 1991).

Part II:

Research question: Does organizational culture affect job engagement?

Hypothesis: The work environment and culture are positively correlated with job performance and satisfaction. Employees that report a positive work environment with great levels of support and guidance from their superiors show greater work performance and have a greater sense of commitment to the company.

1.Do you believe that you have career growth opportunity within your company?

2.Does guidance from your superiors help you to carry out your job tasks?

3.Are your colleagues willing to help one another?

4.Are all employees involved in making decisions?

5.Do you feel fulfilled professionally?

References

Luca, M. (2014, July 29). Were OkCupid’s and Facebook’s Experiments Unethical? Retrieved from Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/2014/07/were-okcupids-and-facebook...

Parasuraman, A. (1991). Marketing research (2nd ed.). Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc.