Interpretive matrix: A tool to aid interpretation of management and social research

The analytical rigour of management and social research needs to be complemented with sound interpretation of results. Largely, the results of management and social research are in terms of relationships of elements or research variables. There is a need of interpretative tools along with the developments in analytical tools. This paper presents an interpretive tool in terms of ‘interpretive matrix’. The basic principle and the tool is outlined along with its possible variants. The application of ‘interpretive matrix’ is illustrated in the context of structural modelling as well as empirical research.