Question

Correctly match the data collection method with a potential disadvantage.

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a. Usually are time-consuming and it can be difficult to analyze and quantify results. b. Allow data collection only in the work setting. c. Can be invalidated by supervisor bias and may be prohibited for union employees. d. Carry biased organizational perspective and may not represent the complete picture. e. Often do not indicate causes of problems or possible solutions and tend to reflect the past rather than the future. f. Because they do not allow for a ‘ free response’ the data collected may not effectively get at causes of problems or possible solutions. g. Selecting people to participate in the process is difficult, time-consuming, and costly.

Answer 1

Below we have colored by yellow those to which the left side can be matched,

Usually are time-consuming and it can be difficult to analyze and quantify results Surveys/Questionnaires Allow data collection only in the work setting Can be invalidated by supervisor bias and may be prohibited for union employees Carry biased organizational perspective and may not represent the complete picture Often do not indicate causes of problems or possible solutions and tend to reflect the past rather than the future Because they do not allow for a free response' the data collected may not effectively get at causes of problems or possible solutions Selecting people to participate in the process is difficult, time-consuming and cost Usually are time-consuming and it can be difficult to analyze and quantify results Allow data collection only in the work settin Can be invalidated by supervisor bias and may be prohibited for union employees Carry biased organizational perspective and may not represent the complete Observations d. icture Often do not indicate causes of problems or possible solutions and tend to reflect the past rather than the future Because they do not allow for a free response' the data collected may not effectively get at causes of problems or possible solutions Selecting people to participate in the process is difficult, time-consuming, and costl Usually are time-consuming and it can be difficult to analyze and quantify results Allow data collection only in the work settin Can be invalidated by supervisor bias and may be prohibited for union employees Carry biased organizational perspective and may not represent the complete Interviews d. icture Often do not indicate causes of problems or possible solutions and tend to reflect the past rather than the future Because they do not allow for a free response' the data collected may not effectively get at causes of problems or possible solutions Selecting people to participate in the process is difficult, time-consuming, and cost