One of the most important preliminary considerations before commencing a research study is the identification and selection of a suitable research design strategy. Research design is a term that refers to plans and procedures for the study ranging from broad assumptions to details regarding data collection and analysis processes (Creswell, 2014). Choosing a research design strategy is vital before commencing the study because it helps in ensuring that evidence is gathered to effectively deal with the research issue in a logical manner. In essence, a research design strategy is an overall plan for integrating different components of the research in a logical and coherent manner. Without a suitable research design, it is highly likely that the research will not address the research problem effectively. In light of the problem described in Module 1, the purpose of this applied research study is to examine measures for promoting creative deviance among workers with minimal impact on respect for authority. The evaluation of this issue is important given the role creative deviance plays in promoting and/or enhancing creativity among employees in the workplace. However, workplace deviance has become a major issue in the modern business environment because of its potential negative impacts on organizational operations....

The link between creative deviance and respect for authority has not been well studied in existing research and literature on workplace deviance. Therefore, examining this issue will help business managers to understand how to strengthen creative deviance among employees in order to promote creativity without affecting respect for authority.
This applied research study will be conducted in a working environment that focuses on promoting creativity among its employees. In this case, the researcher will identify a technology company as the setting for the study given that operations in such companies focus on promoting creativity as the premise of organizational success and profitability. The subjects for this study will be the company’s managers, supervisors, and employees since they are directly linked to the purpose of the study. Managers and supervisors will be included in the study since they determine organizational operations and act as authorities in the workplace. On the other hand, the inclusion of employees in the study is attributable to the fact that they are the focus of the research in relation to creative deviance.

This study will be guided by several research questions that will help in achieving its purpose. These research questions are as follows:…