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This chapter describes the research design and methodology used in this empirical study. Initially, it explains the rationale behind the selection of the multi-method approach. Then, the following sections discuss the methodology for conducting the qualitative component which includes a description of the specific objectives of the qualitative component, location of the research, brief information about the participating organizations, interview guide used for conducting the semi-structured interviews, research protocol and ethical considerations, qualitative data analysis process and validity and reliability of the data collected. The second half of the chapter discusses the methodology used for conducting the quantitative component and includes discussion on the creation of the survey instrument, validity and reliability of the instrument, the pilot study, ethical considerations, sampling, data screening and finally the data analysis techniques of EFA, CFA and SEM.

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Abdullah, A. (2017). Research Methodology. In: Managing the Psychological Contract. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-53538-8_4

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