The purpose of this chapter was to provide a research design that underpins the
study and to provide a full explanation of how the research was to be conducted. This
research was grounded in the qualitative tradition, employing a case study method of
inquiry. Yin (2003) stated, “research design is the logic that links the data to be collected
(and the conclusion to be drawn) to the initial questions of study” (p. 19). Yin also
indicated that a case study is appropriate when one wants to test variables related to a
weak theory in a controlled setting. This case study was meant to explore and examine
variables related to ethical leadership that inform good governance.