Acceptance of Remote Auditing Techniques in Management System Audits

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Dear Participant,

My name is Michael Gospodinsky and I am a student at Apollos University working on a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree. My research topic is:

Acceptance of Remote Auditing Techniques in Management Systems Audits

Remote audits consist of the use of technology to conduct management system auditing from a remote location.  Remote auditing can be used for first party (internal audits), second party (supplier audits) and Third Party (certification audits).  Examples of remote auditing techniques are:

• Off-site document review via electronic or paper copies
• Off-site records review via electronic or paper copies
• Interviews conducted via phone or video
• Observing work performed via screen sharing or surveillance video feed

This is a two part survey:  part one consists of reading and signing the consent form, part two consists of the actual survey questions.

The purpose of the study is to explore the acceptance of remote auditing techniques in first, second and third party audits of management systems such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS 9100 and IATF 16949.  The results will be used to identify the acceptance levels of remote audits.  Your perceptions and experiences will be most helpful in accomplishing the research purpose.

• Participation requirements, you will be asked to complete a 30-40  survey online to discuss your professional perceptions and experiences.  Your information will remain strictly confidential.
• Potential Risk/Discomfort.  There are no known risks in this study, you may find some information personally or professionally sensitive.  You may skip the questions you feel uncomfortable answering.
• Potential Benefit.  There are no direct foreseeable benefits to you for participating in this research.  No incentives or compensation are offered.  However as a participant, you will have the unique opportunity to share your perceptions and experiences regarding remote auditing practices.

If you have any questions about the research study, please call me at 727-222-6954 and mikegospo@gmail.com.  For questions about your rights as a study participant, or any concerns or complaints, please contact the Apollos University via email at info@apollos.edu.

As a participant in this study, you should understand the following:

 

1.         You may decide not to be part of this study or you may want to withdraw from the study at any time. If you want to withdraw, you can do so without any problems.

2.         Your identity will be kept confidential.

3.         Michael Gospodinsky, the researcher, has fully explained the nature of the research study and has answered all of your questions and concerns.

4.         If interviews are done, they may be recorded.  If they are recorded, you must give permission for the researcher, Michael Gospodinsky, to record the interviews. You understand that the information from the recorded interviews may be transcribed. The researcher will develop a way to code the data to assure that your name is protected.

5.         Data will be kept in a secure and locked area. The data will be kept for three years, and then destroyed.

6.         The results of this study may be published.

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“By signing this form, you agree that you understand the nature of the study, the possible risks to you as a participant, and how your identity will be kept confidential.  When you sign this form, this means that you are 18 or older.