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Appendix: E—Consent form (Phases 1, 2, 3 and 4)
(Dunedin, New Zealand). Although complete anonymity cannot be guaranteed,
every attempt will be made to make sure my company and I are not individually
identified. The companies and participants will be protected via code names and
I can choose my own code name to be used in any written work, if I wish.
6. I can request a copy of my interview transcript and/or the final PhD, if I wish.
7. I understand the researcher cannot guarantee the security of the information
provided electronically and I am therefore advised to exercise caution when
providing information through electronic means.
I agree to take part in this project.
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(Signature of participant) (Date)
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(Printed Name)
This study has been approved by the University of Otago Human Ethics
Committee. If you have any concerns about the ethical conduct of the research you
may contact the Committee through the Human Ethics Committee Administrator
(ph +643 479 8256 or email gary.witte@otago.ac.nz). Any issues you raise will be
treated in confidence and investigated and you will be informed of the outcome.