Stroll down to chapter 2 and start on Theoretical framework and subtopics such as talent management, underrepresentation, diversity, and concrete ceiling.

The theoretical framework directions is provided as followed:

☐ Describe the guiding theoretical/conceptual framework of the study, including the definitions of all the concepts, an explanation of the relationships among the concepts, and a presentation of all the assumptions and propositions.

☐ Explain the origin and development of the framework. Demonstrate detailed knowledge of and familiarity with both the historical and the current literature on the framework.

☐ Identify existing research studies that used this framework in a similar way. Mention alternative frameworks, with a justification of why the selected framework was chosen.

☐ Describe how and why the selected framework relates to the present study and how it guided the development of the problem statement, purpose statement, and research questions.

My research questions are: RQ1. To what extent conditions or roadblocks do African American women face in obtaining executive director’s positions of a nonprofit organization?

RQ2. What is the nature of the lived experiences that influence African American women to be noticed before attaining an executive director position in a nonprofit organization?

So please make sure information you provide will help address the two research questions.

Directions as followed for subtopics:

☐ Critically analyze (i.e., note the strengths and weaknesses) and synthesize (i.e., integrate) the existing research. Rather than reporting on each study independently, describe everything known on the topic by reviewing the entire body of work.

☐ Present a balanced integrative critical review of the literature, ensuring all points of view are included. Cover all the important issues with a discussion of areas of convergence (i.e., agreement) and divergence (i.e., disagreement).

☐ Provide potential explanations for areas of divergence. Address issues of authority, audience, and/or bias/point of view in the sources used.