Use
Conceptual frameworks are used to solve problems. For example, a football playbook can be considered a conceptual framework for the sport of American football that provides a set of tactics that are encoded with keywords. This is used to solve problems in the midst of a game by providing a vocabulary for a set of actions that can be taken as a team.Value
The value of a conceptual framework is that it organizes information into a standard format that is specifically designed to achieve a goal such as winning a football game.Overview: Conceptual Framework | ||
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Value | A conceptual framework may be standardized across an industry, profession or organization providing a common vocabulary and toolset to support business activities. | |
Common Pitfalls | Conceptual frameworks are meant to be useful tools that people want to use to solve problems. In some cases, frameworks are viewed as bureaucratic paperwork that go unused. |