My name is Christine Mansfield, a doctoral candidate in the School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration program at Capella University. This study is part of my doctoral education program. I am conducting a doctoral research study approved by the Capella University Institutional Review Board (IRB Protocol #XXXX-XXXX).
I am seeking U.S. retail middle managers interested in participating in a voluntary research interview. The study explores how retail middle managers support employee learning and readiness during transformation initiatives.
You may be eligible if you:
• Are employed full -time in a middle management role in a U.S. brick-and-mortar retail store
• Employed by a U.S. retail organization with annual revenues exceeding $3 billion
• Have a minimum of two years of experience leading digital transformation projects
You are not eligible if you:
• Have a personal or professional relationship with the researcher.
What participation involves:
• A brief 5-minute participant screening survey
• A 45-60 minute one-on-one Zoom interview
• The interview will be audio-recorded for transcription accuracy (video will not be recorded)
• A $50 compensation is offered.
Participation is voluntary, and you may decline to answer any question or stop at any time. There is no compensation or direct personal benefits. The study aims to increase understanding of workforce learning practices in the retail industry.
Confidentiality
Your identity will be kept confidential. Audio recordings and transcripts will be stored securely and used only for doctoral research. Any quotes used in the final dissertation will be de-identified.