Assignment task:
In previous weeks you spent time identifying a research problem and the purpose of your research. Now, you are asked to consider the theoretical or conceptual framework for your study. You may already have an idea of specific theories or concepts that relate to your topic. If so, you should begin thinking about what pieces, or aspects of the theories or concepts, relate the most to your topic and provide the basis for your study. If not, you should spend some time reviewing research articles that include one or more of the same variables you are using and identify the theoretical or conceptual frameworks those authors used. Doing so will give you an idea of how specific theories or concepts may be used as the basis for your study.
Review the Theoretical Framework information on the DHA Program Prospectus Support page located on the DHA Doctoral Study website. The DHA Program Prospectus Support page will provide a list of possible theoretical frameworks in the Framework section.
My doctoral study topic is the impact of the organizational structure of human service organizations. You will have to base the response off of my topic of choice.
Post a brief description of your Doctoral Study topic. Explain at least one theory or conceptual framework and its relationship to your topic, including why you believe it would be the most appropriate framework to use. Make sure to note how the theory or conceptual framework aligns with your study variables. Support your response with citations from the research literature.
Support your Discussion with citations and specific references to all resources used in its preparation. You are asked to provide a reference list for all resources, including those in the resources for this course.