E: Welch et al 2002

Question 1

Elite interviewees were observed to be

Answer 1

More open and frank in their opinions, even if the differed from stated organizational policies

Question 2

If you need a translator

Answer 2

Try to avoid using a firm’s translator, instead collaborate with local researchers

Question 3

Interviewing framework strategies

Answer 3

Identify and select appropriate informants
Establishing rapport and building trust
Managing power dynamics
Ensuring credibility and reliability

Question 4

Identify and select appropriate informants

Answer 4

Researchers should identify corporate elites who have relevant knowledge and experience in the areas of international business that they are studying
This may involve conducting a preliminary survey or using secondary data sources to identify potential informants
Consider factors such as the informants position in the organization, level of expertise, and willingness to participate in the research

Question 5

Establishing rapport and building trust

Answer 5

Do this by being respectful, attentive, and nonjudgmental
Crucial to obtaining high quality informations
Can help to overcome the natural reluctance of corporate elites to share sensitive or confidential information

Question 6

Managing power dynamics

Answer 6

Be aware of the power dynamics at play when working with corporate elites and take steps to manage them
This involves being transparent about the purpose and scope of the research, ensuring that informants have the option to remain anonymous, and acknowledging the contributions of the informants int he final report

Question 7

Ensuring credibility and reliability

Answer 7

Take steps to ensure that the information obtained form informants is credible and reliable
May involve using multiple sources of data, triangulating findings, and verifying information through follow-up interviews or secondary data sources

Question 8

Criteria for identifying and selecting informants

Answer 8

Level of expertise in relevant area of study
Position within the organization
Willingness to participate in the research
Their access to information

Question 9

Through following the framework, researchers can

Answer 9

Obtain valuable insights into the complexities of international business form the respective of corporate elites