(Six Sigma) Training Program
In answering the research questions how does the implementation of the Six Sigma Training Program affect costs? and how does the implementation of the Six Sigma Training Program affect the quality of the outputs of an organization?, the appropriate study approach to use is the quasi longitudinal study. Through the use of this approach, it will be possible to make repeated observations on the change in costs of the organization following the implementation of the six sigma program within the period of two years and also the changes in quality of the goods/services produced by the organization for the stated duration which are the dependent variables of the study. By doing so the researcher will be able to make a conclusion on whether six sigma training program is effective (Johnson, 2010). Nevertheless, through the use of this approach it will be possible to monitor the control variables which will be all factors affecting the human resources. The first concern of this approach is to identify the variables and then group them in to two or more groups. This is to imply that this approach will be very vital for the study since the variables have been laid down. Moreover, the approach will also be compatible with the study since it does not focus on manipulating the sample which is the employees. Johnson (2010) argues that longitudinal study focuses on a follow up of the same sample of individuals under the study. This is to ensure that the analysis of the study is effective just as the approach advocates. Further, the design will be crucial for this study since it uses the pre-posting testing which are tests conducted even before any data is collected. This will help in identifying whether there is any individual with certain tendencies. In so doing quasi longitudinal study design will allow control of the study. In conclusion, quasi longitudinal study design is the most applicable study design for this study since it focuses on controlling all the variables of the study.
References
Johnson, G. (2010). Research Methods for Public Administrators.2nd Edition. New York: M.E. Sharpe.
