Chap8 Flashcards
a written document covering a specific period of time , that contains the organization/ agency’s
vision, mission, goals, program thrusts, projects, approaches and strategies, policies and rules, structures,
linkages, manpower and funding requirements.
Plan
is guided by a deep-seated belief or statement of philosophy that guides the
organization
Plan
presents the directions and the specific targets in a particular period of time that a
group must do which are the bases for allocation and approval of funding requirements.
Plan
plan is made operational by breaking it into programs or popularly called program thrusts
of an agency, organization, or local government units.
Program
defined by Ruiz (1998), it is composed of a cluster of projects to be undertaken which when
combined together will accomplish a broader predefined goal.
Program
According to Mercado (1997), a
is a package of interrelated projects to meet certain socio-economic goals. He also mentioned that
programmes and projects are solutions to specific problems and needs.
Program
composed of
interrelated activities performed in order to accomplish predetermined objectives (Ruiz,
1988). It is very specific, short-range, with clear, concrete and measurable performance
indicators.
Project
CHARACTERISTICS OF PROGRAMS / PROJECTS IN
EXTENSION AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Programs/ projects are influenced by political leaders vision and mission
2. Programs are influenced by the priorities of the assisting organization/ agency
3. Programs requires multi-agency cooperation
4. Programs although funded by external agencies, require LGU leadership and supervision
5. Programs need participatory strategies from planning, implementing up to evaluation
6. Programs/ projects are market-driven, technology based, people managed and initiated.
defined as a process that starts
from situation analysis up to the appraisal of program accomplishment. It is composed
of seven distinct processes or stages wherein each stage is a process by itself. These
are SITUATION ANALYSIS, organization for planning, program planning process, planned
program, plan of work, execution and appraisal of accomplishment
Program development
Good and effective planners posses commitment, honesty, trust, credibility,
innovativeness, community interests, service, transparency and concern for total
human development of their constituents or target clientele
Organization for planning
basically a decision-making process. It is deciding in advance what to do,
when to do it, how to do it, who will do it, and how much is needed. It is forecasting
future activities.
Program planning
are made because there is a need to ensure effectiveness,
efficiency, success and achieve satisfaction.
Plans/program planning
IN EXTENSION PROGRAM PLANNING, THE STEPS ARE :
identifying target are and people
B. Resource assessment
C. Problem identification and prioritization
D. Objective formulation
E. Actions to be undertaken (program, projects, activities )
F. Strategies of implementations
G. Identifying people to be involved
H. Duration
I. Estimating budget needed and source
The output or product of planning is an agency/
organizational or a community development plan. The plan must be written for
approval by legal bodies for funding and submission to higher authorities.
Planned program
The development plan composed of several programs and projects
when written is very general. In order to make it operational and ready for
implementation. A detailed work plan must be prepared to guide planners and
implementers on what to do.
Plan of work
This is the stage of putting plans into actions or reality.
Sometimes planners are not implementers and therefore implementers must know
and prepare the following Expected target output Requirements/resources needed
Technical aspects Financial requirements Date of completion Alternative actions and
sensitivity to situations
Execution of workplan
This is basic in all plans, programs and projects.
Plans appear to be implemented and evaluated when the project is going on and at
project completion.
Appraisal of accomplishment
a serious and systematic process of problem analysis, formulating
objectives, identifying programs/ projects/activities. Choosing strategies, and
estimating budget requirements.
Planning/program planning process