MANAGING A RESEARCH PROJECT Flashcards
it is adopted by most research funding institutions in assessing research proposals
rbm/ results-based management
this is focused on the outcome and impact of the proposed study
results-based management
This is a unique strategy that revolves around the concepts of planning, doing or implementing, monitoring, assessing, adjusting and learnign
rbm
it pertains to changes in state or condition of beneficiaries
impact
refer to changes in practices, performance, or behavior of stakeholders
intermediate outcome
observed changes in capabilities of stakeholders
immediate outcome
products or services arising from the conduct of planned activities
outputs
chain of connection between rbm terminologies
inputs or investments or resources - activities/ course of actions - outputes - immediate outcome - intermediate outcome - impact
advantages of rbm
focused managing brought about by careful and deliberate planning
precise assessment leading to prompt identification and resolution of problems
documented support to beneficiaries
well-spent funds
it may be defined as observable changes that are relevant to the fulfilment of the objectives
outcomes
does an outcome can have multiple outputs?
yes
these are identified to gauge whether or not you have achieved the study’s outcomes and objectives
performance indicators
a good performance indicator is tied to :
specific outcome
cost-effective
determined by concerned stakeholders
in writing a performance indicator, it should be _____ and ______ stated
clearly and explicitly
these are tangible and measurable form and can be a product or service rendered
outputs
possible outputs for such outcome include
a well-drafted research proposal and conducting learning assessments
these provide the manpower and organizational materials essential to the execution of the planned activities
strategic resources
this provides details concerning people responsible for data gathering and the time frame or schedule within which to complete the data collection
data collection plan
this permits a comparison of the situation before and after the research project or inquiry
baseline data
this do not significantly affect the outcome but are necessary events or those most likely to happen while conducting the inquiry
assumptions
refers to the important aspect in the design of the study aimed at minimizing the effects of extraneous independent variables.
controls
this describes the ongoing status of the program or research undertaking
progress report
