Outcomes theory theorizes a sub-set of topics covered in diverse ways in other disciplines such as: performance management, organizational development, program evaluation, policy analysis, economics and the other social sciences.
[1][2][3] Outcomes theory is made up of several key conceptual frameworks and a set of principles.
[clarification needed] This is the principle that in an instance where building-block two (controllable indicators) does not connect to building block one of the outcomes model, then building-block five (impact evaluation) offers the only way to obtain more information about whether changes in high-level indicators can be attributed to an intervention.
"[4] Duignan's Outcomes-Focused Visual Strategic Planning is an applied implementation of outcomes theory.
It is based on building a visual strategic plan and then using it for: prioritization; performance management; and assessing organizational impact.