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retical framework, the next step was to design the research in a way that the required data could be gathered and analyzed to arrive at a solution.

A Survey was conducted, based on a questionnaire. The term questionnaire refers to a list of questions, usually printed, and submitted for replies that can be analyzed for usable information.

4.1 Purpose of the Study

The research was of hypothesis-testing in nature. The characteristics of variables and their relationship were defined in the previous section. Hypotheses were formulated on the basis of relationships between the two main variables (feedback environment and employee commitment). Researches have shown that there is positive relationship between feedback environment and employee commitment. Those studies were conducted in different parts of the world and the current research is based on the hypotheses which are to be tested to find if there is a positive relationship between the said variables.

4.2 Type of Investigation

The purpose of our research was to find out if there is relation between variables, the type of investigation chosen was correlation.

4.3 Extent of Researcher Interference with the Study

The primary data was collected through the questionnaire. The data was collected in natural environment and the researcher's interference was minimal.

4.4 Study Settings

The research was conducted in natural environment where work proceeds normally, i.e. in non-contrived settings. The study was based on Field Experiment where all activities were occurring in natural work environment.

4.5 Unit of Analysis

In this study, individuals were studied separately. Research team studied the feedback received from the two sources (supervisor and coworker) and through the questionnaire investigated the relevant variables and their relationship.

4.6 Sampling

A sample is a subset of a larger population that contains its major characteristics. In this step the following decisions were taken:

Who is to be sampled (sampling unit)

How large a sample should be (sample size)

How will sample units be selected (sampling technique)

4.7Sampling Unit

To get the representation from all levels of management and all types of organizations, employees form each layer of management were selected as sample from different organizations ranging from manufacturing to service, both from public and private sectors. Responses were gathered from the employees of the following organizations:

Askari Bank, Balochistan Teachers' Training Academy, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering & Management Sciences (BUITEMS), Cantonment Hospital, Chiltan Ghee Mills, Civil Secretariat, Concern Worldwide, Habib Bank Ltd, Mercy Crops, National Bank, PTCL, Islamabad Electric Supply Company (QESCO), SME Bank, Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd (SSGC), Telecard, Telenor, UNDP and Warid Telecom

4.8Sample Size

The sample size for the study was 200. Employees from each of the above-mentioned organization were asked to respond the questionnaires.

4.9Sampling Technique

Probability sampling was used for the research; in such type of sampling each member of population has an equal chance of becoming a