Tables were generated for each question separately for convenience and clarity
and then the results of these tables are compared in the light of the two different context
and two different categories of respondents.
Tables are then followed by a comparative analysis of the data collected for two
different categories, i.e., Senior Management, and Middle and junior level staff based on
the figures listed in the tables.
3.6.2. Qualitative analysis
In addition to quantitative test qualitative analysis was also carried out as was needed to
explore the qualitative aspect of the issue. In this type of analysis the responses collected
through the interviews was grouped together and the percentage of respondents were
calculated among the total sample taken for the interview. The responses were analyzed
in the light of some meta data collected during the observation process. The identification
of the target organization was also carried out through the information collected through
participant’s observation and detailed interviews carried out with the executives of the
organization.
With the view that career development in itself relates to quality in performance,
fulfillment of aspiration and enhancement in knowledge, therefore, a comprehensive
analysis of the issue would not have been possible without exploring its qualitative
aspect. For this purpose all the comments recorded during collection of primary data were
categorized and evaluated in the light of given hypotheses. Comments of the respondents
have been quoted in the qualitative analysis of the interview questions with reference to
the designation of the staff members and not their names as per required ethics of this
study. The deliberations carried out for establishing the acceptability of the given
hypotheses are mostly argumentative and explanatory.
3.7. Study Ethics............................................................
The organizations were approached after taking proper appointment for meeting with the
senior management. Prior to initiating any discussion about the subject, detailed