In our terminology a framework is derived from the concept of a domain.  A domain is defined as a grouping that encompasses a logical set of business processes.   This grouping or model may have natural boundaries.  As an example, in the case of project management there are standards and definitions from the Project Management Institute which consists of knowledge frameworks, project process groups and processes that are perpetuated throughout their project standards.  Their definitions provide natural boundaries for inclusion or exclusion to their domain.  In other cases a grouping might be defined with the aid of normative models based on the deliverables of a business or a more restricted model based simply on value propositions and their attendant inputs and outputs.  Whatever the grouping it contains business processes each of which typically require some human intervention and hence a requirement for associated knowledge with which to achieve their objectives.  A Framework is where the value system for knowledge management construction is defined.