You are being asked to take part in a research study. Before you decide, it is important for you to understand why the research is being done and what it will involve. Please take time to read the following information carefully and discuss it with others if you wish. Ask me if there is anything that is not clear or if you would like more information. Take time to decide whether or not you wish to take part. Thank you for reading this.

About this research

While creativity is traditionally seen as a unique human strength, questions arise about whether AI can have positive or negative effects on human creativity. This research aims to explore the dynamics of AI effects on Human Creativity and its outcomes within the context of Qatari organisations. This research is of an analytical nature, in which the effects are assessed by measuring several related variables and analysing the relations between them.

Invitation to participate

You are invited to take part in this study, which gathers the opinions of a sample of creative individuals in Qatar. As participation is entirely voluntary, it is up to you to decide whether or not to take part. The right to decline the survey will in no way influence or adversely affect the participant. You will be given this information sheet to keep.

Ethical considerations

The Swiss Business School has approved this survey. This study involves an anonymous questionnaire survey where no personal data is shared with others without their consent. All information collected during the course of the research will be kept strictly confidential throughout the entire research. The results of the research will be written up as part of the study report. If you would like a copy of the survey results, please send your request to Sara Saad AlQuraishi at ssaa416@student.sbs.edu.

Survey procedure

In this survey, you will answer the questions that follow. It would take about 15 minutes of your time. Please express your consent by answering the following questions and submit the completed questionnaire electronically. Your participation is highly appreciated.

By completing this questionnaire, you will confirm that

·       You have read the Participant Information Sheet included with this questionnaire.

·       You are over the age of 18.

·       You understand that no personal identifying data is collected in this study; therefore you know that once you have submitted the answers, you are unable to withdraw your data from the study.

·       You agree that your data can be anonymised, stored and used in future research in line with SBS’s data retention policies.

·       You agree to take part in this study.

Enquiries

If you would like to have a copy of the survey results, please contact Sara Saad AlQuraishi at ssaa416@student.sbs.edu

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