Consent Form

Trust and communication in professional networks

Thank you very much for your willingness to participate in the research on the use of professional networks. The main objective of this research is to obtain a better understanding of how MBA students rely on their professional networks( such as : colleagues and friends) to obtain information and support they need in order to succeed. We are leading a research project investigating how MBA students interact and develop trustworthy relationships with others to succeed. Moreover, we are focusing on how key contacts and network relationships can assist members of professional network to achieve better performance/succeed.

This information is being collected as a part of research project concerned with building trust in virtual networks by the Centre of Trust, Peace and Social Relations, Coventry University and Centre for Advanced Studies in Management, HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management. The information which you will supply and that which may be collected as part of the research project will be entered into a database and will only be accessed by authorised personal involved in the project. The information will be retained by the Coventry University and Leipzig graduate school of Management and will only be used for the purpose of the research.

By supplying this information you are consenting to the University storing your information for the purpose stated above. The information will be processed by the Coventry University in accordance with the provisions of Data Protection Act 1998. No identifiable personal data will be published. Full confidentiality and anonymity is paramount for the ethical conduct of the research.

Please read the statements below and sign the form to confirm your acceptance and understanding.

-I confirm that I have read and understood the participant information leaflet for this study. I have had the opportunity to ask questions if necessary and have had these answered satisfactorily.

- I understand that my participation is voluntary and that I am free to withdraw from the study within two weeks from the date of interview without giving any reason. If I withdraw my data will be removed from the study and will be destroyed.

- I understand that personal data and company data will be processed for the purposes detailed above, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.

Based upon the above, I agree to take part in this study.

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