Qualitative Inquiry Technique Paper

In this assessment, you will write a paper to demonstrate an understanding of the qualitative inquiry technique. You might consider using the qualitative inquiry technique to conduct your DBA Capstone Project. Employers expect DBA graduates to be familiar with a variety of problem-solving techniques. You will use the course materials and articles you find in the Capella Library to demonstrate an understanding of the qualitative inquiry technique. This activity will give you an opportunity to locate and analyze scholarly literature regarding appropriate application of research techniques for conducting research and workplace projects.

Locate and read two qualitative inquiry studies.

Review the results to identify two studies in which the authors addressed and researched business problems, and not social, health-related, or government problems.

Some qualitative inquiry studies are included in the reading lists that you are welcome to review and use as well for this paper.

Download and read the two articles.

In a 35 page paper (excluding the title page and references page), describe the following:

• The business problem studied.
• The data collection technique.
• The number of participants.
• The professional qualifications of the participants.
• An overview of the findings of the study.
• The practical implications derived from the study.

End your paper with a concluding paragraph regarding how you might use the qualitative inquiry technique to conduct your project.

Use the following heading structure:

• Study 1.
• Business Problem.
• Data Collection Technique.
• Participants.
• Overview of the Findings.
• Practical Implications.
• Study 2.
• Business Problem.
• Data Collection Technique.
• Participants.
• Overview of the Findings.
• Practical Implications.
• Conclusion.

Scholarship: Use two scholarly sources to support your main points and analysis.