METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION
REDESIGNING RESEARCH TOOLS INTERVIEWS
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Interviewers may not be able to tell when they are being lied to
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There may be language barriers and interviewees may deliberately mislead interviewers.
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There may be misunderstandings as a result of different meanings being given to the same word.
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They may refuse to take part in the interview because it goes against individuals cultural beliefs.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Miscommunication between people from different linguistic or cultural backgrounds may result from differences in values, beliefs, or communication styles. For example, people in some cultures emphasize direct and explicit communication to express individualism, independence, and pride.
Detailed explanation-2: -When interviews take on a cross cultural element, differences in how to act can cause misunderstandings. Such misunderstandings can unfortunately lead to interviewers wrongly rejecting candidates. All recruiters share a common goal in wanting to hire the best.
Detailed explanation-3: -Cultural differences have many effects on communication. People with different cultural backgrounds communicate using different styles. Their language, words, gestures, and phrases may differ even in their application. Culture also shapes peoples’ attitudes in times of conflict.