Ethics Application

Running head: ETHICS APPLICATION
ETHICS APPLICATION
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author Note

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Contents
Application for ethics approval..................................................................................................2
Research title......................................................................................................................2
Name of researcher............................................................................................................2
Supervisor name.................................................................................................................2
Supervisor contact..............................................................................................................2
Category of proposer..........................................................................................................2
Level of approval required.................................................................................................2
Section 1: Abstract.............................................................................................................2
Section 2: About the proposed research.............................................................................3
Section 3: About the participants.......................................................................................3
Section 4: About the recruitment process, consent and ethical aspects of the research.....3
Section 5: About the location, data collection, security concerns and conflict of interests
............................................................................................................................................3
Section 6: About participants’ right to privacy and storage of data...................................4
Participation information sheet..................................................................................................5
Title....................................................................................................................................5
Research.............................................................................................................................5
Purpose of the research......................................................................................................5
Reason for selection of the participant...............................................................................5
Reason for the participation...............................................................................................5
Responsibilities for participation.......................................................................................6

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Possible risks and disadvantages for participation.............................................................6
Provisions for confidentiality.............................................................................................6
How will the data be used..................................................................................................6
Research funding................................................................................................................6
Ethical review.....................................................................................................................6
Contact for information......................................................................................................7
Participant consent form............................................................................................................8
Pilot interviews.........................................................................................................................10
Pilot questioners.......................................................................................................................11
Letter to participating organizations........................................................................................12
Confirmation of interviewee participation...............................................................................14
Bibliography:............................................................................................................................16

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Application for ethics approval
Research title
“Important of vertical communication in resolving information conflicts within an
organization”.
Name of researcher
XYZ
Supervisor name
ABC
Supervisor contact
123/ [e-mail]
Category of proposer
Student
Student number: 123
Course: Management
Level of approval required
Level 1
Section 1: Abstract
The research aims to explore the significance of vertical communication in the resolution of
conflicts in information flow in an organization. This would involve a case study on an
employee from the organization (X). the study understand and inform managers on best
practices to maintain vertical communication within the organization and prevent information
conflict.