Week 6: Cap bldg. & Org. Diagnosis

Question 1

the ability of individuals, organizations, and/or systems to perform appropriate functions effectively, efficiently, and sustainably

Answer 1

Capacity (e, e, sus)

Question 2

is an on-going evidence driven process of strengthening the abilities of individuals, organizations, and/or systems to perform core functions sustainably, and to continue to improve and develop over time

Answer 2

Capacity building

Question 3

Three Domains of Organizational Capability

Answer 3

• Strategic direction
• Organizational structure
• Individual knowledge

Question 4

These aim to improve organizational performance which is the combination of effectiveness to mission fulfilment, efficiency of program delivery, relevance to the external environment and financial viability.

Answer 4

Organizational capacity building

Question 5

systematic process that uses a range of interventions to improve the ability of an organization to perform. Normally, an intervention for _______ ________ _________ focuses on the creation and maintenance of systems, and management of work practices.

Answer 5

Organizational capacity building

Question 6

• term used to describe activities aimed at increasing people’s ability to participate in and to manage local development.

Answer 6

Capacity building

Question 7

Capacity building may come in the form of:

Answer 7

Institutional
Personal

Question 8

4 Steps in Operationalizing Capacity Building

Answer 8

1. Capacity Assessment
2. Institutional Strengthening Planning
3. Targeted Capacity- Building
4. Monitoring & Evaluation
   CITM

Question 9

Main Issue in Cap Building

Answer 9

Commonly designed by outsiders: “as if villagers could not develop themselves…this infantilization of the deprived population…is the
primary reason why development activities don’t take root in the life of communities..”

Question 10

Three Main Issues in Cap. Building

Answer 10

1. Commonly designed by outsiders
2. Time and Timing
   • The usual 3-5 years time frame of development organizations are inadequate (Peter Morgan)
3. Capacity to build capacity
   • inexperienced worker
   • Overstressed, unprepared in the
   field
   • Bounded by the organization’s mandate
   • Lack of money

Question 11

Going around and motivate people on a one-to-one basis to do something on community issues and this refers to agitation. Aspect of agitation that are useful are: Self interest, morality, rights, honor, shame or anger

Answer 11

Groundwork

Question 13

People collectively ratify what they have
already decided individually. _________ gives collective power and
confidence.

People learn from one another’s motivation and conviction as responsible and contributing community members.

Creation of committees and assignment

Answer 13

Meeting

Question 14

Formal setting of the organization may be done through general assembly Principles that are being observed in setting up org include:
a) maximum participation of membership
b) maximum control by the people
c) simplicity of the structure (general assembly, council of leaders,
executive committee, working committee)
Collective/ shared leadership

Answer 14

Organizational structure

Question 15

Organizing process: must not revolve around the community organizer but on the leaders of the community
Organizing promotes collective or shared leadership:
All of the people, all the time Some of the people all the time

Answer 15

Leadership Training and Development

Question 16

5 Leadership Principles and Concepts

Answer 16

1. Leadership as service
2. Collective leadership
3. Delegation of authority
4. Eliciting participation
5. Problem solving

LC-DEP

Question 17

4 Organizational Development Practice

Answer 17

Groundwork
Meeting
Organizational Structure
Leadership Training and Development