Informed Consent for Electronic Surveys: Attitudes Toward Coaching and Mentoring in Organizations

Criteria to Participate: In order to participate in this study, you must be at least 18 years of age and have a minimum of two years of work experience.Voluntary Status: You are being invited to participate in a survey research study. Your participation is voluntary which means you can choose whether or not you want to participate. You may withdraw any time without penalty.Purpose: The study for which you are being asked to participate is designed as an exploratory study to measure attitudes toward coaching and mentoring in organizations.Possible Risks: It is expected that participation in this study will provide you with no more than minimal risk or discomfort which means that you should not experience it as any more troubling than your normal daily life. While there are no direct benefits to participating, your response will help us to better understand the research topic.Confidentiality: The investigator involved with the study will not be collecting any personally identifying information for the study. All responses to this survey are anonymous and confidential. Your name or identity will not be linked in any way to the research data. Concerning your rights or treatment as a research subject, you may contact the Research Integrity Officer at Azusa Pacific University (626) 812-3034. You may contact the primary investigator Jonathan Hicks at jhicks17@apu.edu . You may also contact his supervisor Dr. David R. Dunaetz at ddunaetz@apu.edu Consent: I understand that my participation in this study is entirely voluntary and that I may refuse to participate or may withdraw from the study at any time without penalty. I have read this entire form and I understand it completely. By clicking below and completing the online assessments that follow I confirm that I meet the criteria for participation above and I am giving my consent to participate in this study.