A constructive Approach to Managing Faculty Conflict: An Action Research Study

RECRUITMENT EMAIL-ACTION RESEARCH STUDY

APPENDIX B

INFORMED CONSENT FORM-PRE-QUESTIONNAIRE

Consent to Participate in a Research Study
KEY INFORMATION FOR PRE-QUESTIONNAIRE COMPLETION
We are asking you to choose whether or not to complete a pre-questionnaire. We are asking you because you are a key informant who may hold a wealth of knowledge in regards to conflict within departments on the campus of Morehead State University. If you choose to participate, your participation will provide the information needed to assist the researcher in this study. This page is to give you key information to help you decide whether to participate in this section of the study. Detailed information is included after this page. Ask the researcher questions. If you have questions later, the contact information for the research investigator in charge of the study is below.


WHAT IS THE PRE-QUESTIONNAIRE ABOUT AND HOW LONG WILL IT LAST?

A pre-questionnaire is about responding to questions to learn faculty’s experience with situations of conflict on the campus of Morehead State University, how they manage conflict, and what, if any, conflict management strategies faculty use to address situations of conflict. The pre-questionnaire will be emailed to participants via a survey site. Time completion for the pre-questionnaire is approximately 5 minutes.

WHAT ARE KEY REASONS YOU MIGHT CHOOSE TO VOLUNTEER FOR THIS PRE- QUESTIONNAIRE?

The most important reason you might want to participate in pre-questionnaire completion is to provide the researcher with the necessary data for this research study. It will additionally provide you with an opportunity to address situations of conflict and valuable information regarding your own methods of conflict management strategies. This pre-questionnaire is a learning tool for both the researcher and participants.