Which of the Following Best Describes the Role of the Researcher

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the role of the researcher in problem definition?

A) to help managers ensure they have properly defined the problem
B) to help managers ensure they have properly defined the problem particularly when managers have not yet defined the problem in general terms
C) to help managers ensure they have properly defined the problem particularly when managers have already defined the problem very specifically
D) the researcher should not be involved in problem definition but must remain totally objective
E) none of the above - managers define problems and researchers carry out the research objectives