| | Theoretical Framework | Conceptual Framework | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Chosen base | Self-Determination Theory (SDT) – Deci & Ryan (1985). | Researcher’s adaptation of SDT to remote work. | | Key constructs | Autonomy, Competence, Relatedness. | Autonomy (hours flexible), Competence (Zoom proficiency), Relatedness (Slack interactions). | | Proposed relationship | Fulfilling these three needs → Intrinsic motivation → Productivity. | Autonomy → Competence → Weekly task completion (DV). Relatedness moderates the link. | | Use in study | Justifies why motivation matters. | Guides survey items: “I control my schedule (1-5),” “My team communicates via Slack (1-5).” |
TF is borrowed; CF is invented.