Block 12

Question 1

Results-Based Management (RBM)

Answer 1

Broad management strategy that is used to improve management effectiveness and accountability by using a transparent and participatory approach in:
• define in realistic expected results
• monitoring progress towards the achievement of expected results and evaluating performance
• reporting an integrating lessons into management decisions

Question 2

Result definitions

Answer 2

Observable, describable or measurable (DOM) change in a state or condition which is typically derived from a cause-and-effect relationship

Question 3

Results may be (4):

Answer 3

• apparent within a short time or take years to be fully realized
• planned or unforeseen
• positive or negative
• reflected at the level of individuals, groups or society

Question 4

3 Types of Results

OOI

Answer 4

1. Output
2. Outcome
3. Impact

Question 5

Result Chain Definition

Answer 5

Stipulates the necessary sweet comes to achieve desired results

Question 6

Name and Define Components of the result chain

I Act Out On Impulse

Answer 6

Input:
Resources (HMPF) required for activities

Activities:
Actions to produce results
OR actions to transform input to outputs

Outputs:
Immediate results of activities (deliverables: P/S)

Outcomes:
Intermediate (short/medium term) effect on beneficiaries of outputs

Impacts:
Long-term lasting changes from outcomes

Question 7

Monitoring definition

Answer 7

Ongoing process by which regular information on the progress being made towards the achievement of goals and objectives are generated

Question 8

Evaluation definition

Answer 8

Evaluation is a time-bound assessment of outgoing or completed endeavors to determine the extent to which they are achieving stated results and contributing to decision making

Question 9

Name and Describe the 4 Types of evaluation

Polar-bears Instantly Observe Igloos

Answer 9

1. Performance-logic evaluation:
   Logic of the causal model behind a policy, program or project
2. Implementation evaluation:
   Congruence between what was intended to be implemented and what actually happened
3. Outcomes evaluation:
   Effectiveness of interventions
   Primary aim: if targeted groups have benefited and if desired changes are being realized
4. Impact evaluation:
   Any changes in the broader population and extend to which they can be attributed to strategic intervention