Sampling in Management Studies of Public Organizations: Elite Orientation Model vs. Multiple Informants Model

The selection of the sample in a survey constitutes significant parameter for research process. A disagreement opinions is observed field management between researchers regarding which fabricates better results surveys administered public organizations. Some them support that only senior levels hierarchy should participate (Elite Orientation Model), while others participation representatives from all (Multiple Informants Model). questionnaire was to people three Hellenic Sport Federations (HSFs) (employees, directors/managers, Board members) order investigate their perception about degree excellence processes (enablers / results) were implemented. purpose this paper most appropriate model, participants studies administration /management Statistically differences perceptions topic under investigation revealed, directly related level hierarchy. It concluded similar Multiple Model more reliable results. Doi: 10.28991/esj-2021-01272 Full Text: PDF