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Theoretical Framework

Presenter: Zafar Ahmad

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Key understanding

A good theoretical framework is central to examining the problem under investigation.

Learning outcome

Identify the network of relationships among the variables considered important to study of given problem.

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Theoretical framework• It works as a map for the

research. • Theoretical framework is

identi-fying the network of relationships among the variables.

• Conceptual model of all the factors contributing to the problem

• It helps to generate hypotheses.

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Variables• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

• Moderating variable

• Mediator (intervening) variable

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Example: 01

Employees’ Productivity

Employees’ Age

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Independent Variable Dependent Variable

Moderating Variable

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Example: 02

Gender

Employees’ Interaction

Independent Variable Dependent Variables

Moderating Variable

Employees’ Job Done

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Example: (Mediating Variable)

Organizational Innovation

Creativity

Independent Variable Dependent Variables

Innovative Behaviour

Mediating Variable

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Components of theoretical framework• Clearly defined relevant

variables• State how two or more

variables are related (relationship)

• Indication of nature of relationship +/- ive

• Clear explanation to expect relationships to exist

• Diagram of theoretical framework

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References• research_methods_entiree_book_umasekara

m-pdf-130527124352-phpapp02.pdf

• https://www.reference.com/world-view/theoretical-framework-5dc9afd72afb3440#

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