Friday, September 23, 2016

Concept, Theory & Model



Concept: Concept is an idea, generally come from expert. In broad sense, concept is the definition or facet of anything. For example:-

  • Planning means deciding in advance
  • Organizing means organize something
  • Model means a structure to get output

Theory: Theory is a set of concepts or ideas or assumptions accumulated together to explain the reality and usually follow a set of principles. For example:-
·         Theory ‘X’ and ‘Y’ explained the assumptions of human behavior in work place.

Model: Simply, model is an abstraction of reality. More specifically model is a logical & mathematical linkage of concepts, ideas and assumptions. Model is more concrete form of theory. Model includes some interdependent & interrelated ideas or logics that generates output. For example:-
·         Kurt Lewin’s change model, Need hierarchy model of Maslow.