Business Research Methods Part Iii

Business Research Methods, Part III
Learning Team C
University of Phoenix
Applied Business Research & Statistics 561
March 14, 2011
2.   Discuss if the study answered the original question.
      H1:   A positive relationship between levels of EI and DR in leaders.
      H20:   No difference in the relationship between levels of EI and DR in mid-level managers and senior managers.
      H20:   No difference in the relationship between levels of EI and DR in mid-level managers and senior managers.
      H2:   A difference in the relationship between EI and DR in senior managers versus mid-level manager.
      The study proposed that managers possessing a higher level of EI would have a higher receptiveness to diversity.   The first question was two parts; How do levels of EI relate to DR for leaders, it also examined whether the two levels of management reflect any changes in the relationship between EI and diversity awareness or What is the relationship between EI and DR when using mid-level managers versus senior managers.   The alternative hypothesis assumed there would be a positive relationship between levels of EI and DR in Leaders.   Therefore, the null hypothesis rejected and the alternative hypothesis was accepted.
      Combining the training between EI and DR is useful in training programs designed to improve organizational relationships.   It encourages sharing of information and opens the organization to cultural receptiveness.   Training assists all management individuals with self awareness and enhances all organizational relationships.   The study found no difference in the relationship between EI and DR based on the managerial or leadership level.   EI and DR questions correlate to both social skills and receptiveness to different cultures.
      The study found a strong, direct, and positive relationship between EI and DR.   The second question assumes that when people progress in higher levels of authority they become exposed to more training and...