...SYSTEMS • Supervision • Objectives • Program DEVELOPMENT Series 2 ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT Monitoring and Evaluation • SUSTAINABILITY • Module 4 Monitoring and Evaluation and Management Information Systems (MIS) 2/ MIS, Monitoring & Evaluation Introduction Monitoring and Evaluation Process points: Types and levels of monitoring and evaluation activities Some monitoring and evaluation definitions What are indicators? Methods and tools for monitoring and evaluation Steps in planning and conducting monitoring and evaluation ❐ Tools and techniques: How to write your evaluation report Tips for improving monitoring and evaluation of your project Management Information Systems (MIS) ❐ What is on MIS? ❐ Why is an MIS important? Sources for decision making, monitoring, and evaluation ❐ Targets Designing an MIS Using data to inform your MIS: conducting a baseline study Performance information Key questions in designing an MIS Institutionalizing an MIS in an organization MIS: step-by-step Using MIS outputs for decision-making How is information used in the organization? ❐ How does information flow in your organization? A word about reporting ❐ Tips and Tools: Report preparation checklist A final word about evaluation ❐ Process evaluation ❐ Output evaluation ❐ Effects evaluation ❐ Short-term impact evaluation Summary 1 2 4 5 5 7 8 9 10 1 1 1 1 13 1 2 1 3 1 5 16 1 7 19 20 2 1 22 25 26 27 ...
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...choice and apply the processes of designing data and information management. Developing Health Management Information Systems The basic concepts Some Definitions System: A collection of components that work together to achieve a common objective. Information System: A system that provides information support to the decision-making process at each level of an organization Health Information System: A system that integrates data collection, processing, reporting, and use of the information necessary for improving health service effectiveness and efficiency through better management at all levels of health services Health Management Information System: An information system specially designed to assist in the management and planning of health programs, as opposed to delivery of care HMIS: Health management information system Steps in Developing a Health Management Information System (1) Review the existing system (2) Define the data needs of relevant units within the health system (3) Determine the most appropriate and effective data flow (4) Design the data collection and reporting tools (5) Develop the procedures and mechanisms for data processing (6) Develop and implement a training program for data providers and data users (7) Pre-test, and if necessary, redesign the system for data collection, data flow, data processing and data utilization (8) Monitor and evaluate the system (9) Develop effective data dissemination and feedback mechanisms (10)...
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...Appendix A: A Sample Evaluation Plan TB Support Program Evaluation Plan for January – March 2004 Prepared by: Ana Garcia TB Nurse Department of Health and Human Service Division of TB Control & Prevention Lull County November 15, 2003 |Note: The scope of this evaluation plan is based on a small size program. TB program staff is encouraged to start their | |evaluation small, focusing on areas or program components where improvements may be needed most. | INTRODUCTION Tuberculosis was not a major concern in Lull County until in the recent years. According to the county report, an average of 3 cases was reported per year from 1995 to 2001. In 2002, six new cases of TB were identified within three month period. Unlike previous years, the infected suspects were new immigrant Salvadoran men rather than the predominant white population. In response to this epidemic, “TB Support Program” was implemented by the county health department director, Henry Evans, to control and prevent further transmission of TB in Lull County. Evaluation Goal The goal of this evaluation is to determine the effectiveness of “TB Support Program” in preventing transmission of TB among Salvadoran immigrants. This evaluation will investigate components of the TB Support Program that are performing optimally and should be expanded and replicated in future initiatives. In addition, this evaluation will help determine...
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...level of performance. With regard to individual performance and performance evaluation metrics, my current work unit is lacking and struggles to report accurate data for how an employee performance evaluation relates to units of service as well as error percentage. In the current state, there is not a single system solution to collect data therefore causing a painstakingly manual process to collect any form of data metrics. This organizational change proposal will identify the need to develop a comprehensive strategy of employee evaluation using the balanced scorecard approach. This performance management strategy will define the necessary performance tools for a successful implementation while ensuring the performance evaluations defined by the strategic goals governed by the institution. Need for Balanced Scorecard Identified According to the current job description, the sole responsibility of work unit staff is for the review of submitted laboratory samples, requisitions, and pathology reports for accurate and timely accessioning of patient and testing information into the Pathology computer system(s). The definition of accessioning is entering a single patient and all represented laboratory material into the computer systems. This work unit as well as the work completed is complex, therefore the ability to identify a performance management evaluation strategy will require diverse thinking and data gathering. The current struggle in calculating total...
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...thank my honorable tutors who have always been very helpful to me. I was not able to finish my assignment without their kind and constructive co-operation. Table of content | |Acknowledgement |3 | | |Introduction |5 | |Task-1 |6 | | 1.1 | The nature of data and information |6 | | 1.2 |...
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...A Handbook for Development Practitioners Ten Steps to a 29672 ResultsBased Monitoring and Evaluation System Jody Zall Kusek Ray C. Rist THE WORLD BANK A Handbook for Development Practitioners Ten Steps to a Results-Based Monitoring and Evaluation System A Handbook for Development Practitioners Ten Steps to a Results-Based Monitoring and Evaluation System Jody Zall Kusek Ray C. Rist THE WORLD BANK Washington, D.C. © 2004 The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank 1818 H Street, NW Washington, DC 20433 Telephone 202-473-1000 Internet www.worldbank.org E-mail feedback@worldbank.org All rights reserved. 1 2 3 4 07 06 05 04 The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this work. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of the World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. Rights and Permissions The material in this work is copyrighted. Copying and/or transmitting portions or all of this work without permission may be a violation of applicable law. The World Bank encourages dissemination...
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...Strategies for Information Systems Evaluation- Six Generic Types Stefan Cronholm and Göran Goldkuhl Linköping University, Sweden scr@ida.liu.se ggo@ida.liu.se Abstract: The aim of this paper is to contribute to the decision of how to perform evaluation depending on the evaluation context. Three general strategies of how to perform evaluation are identified: Goal-free evaluation, goal-based and criteria-based evaluation. Two general strategies of what to evaluate are identified: IT-system as such and IT-system in use. From the three “how-strategies” and the two “what-strategies” we derive a matrix consisting of six generic types of evaluation. Each one of the six types are categorised on a ideal typical level. For each type there is suggested evaluation process model. Keywords: IS Evaluation, IS Assessment, Information Systems, Goal-based evaluation, Goal-free evaluation, Criteria-based evaluation 1. Introduction All over the world there is a huge amount of money spent on IT (e.g. Seddon, 2001). It is therefore important to evaluate the outcome. Evaluation is never an easy task and consequently there are a lot of suggestions for how to evaluate IT-system. Much of the literature on evaluation takes a formal-rational view and sees evaluation as a largely quantitative process of calculating the likely cost/benefit on the basis of defined criteria (Walsham, 1993). There are also interpretative approaches (e.g. Remenyi, 1999; Walsham, 1993). The interpretative perspective views...
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...help countries and organizations better determine the cost effectiveness of intervention programs. Intervention programs are costly so for the proper authorities to see the benefit of developing those programs a cost effectiveness study was done to show the negative costs associated with this problem (Cost Effectiveness & Resource Allocation, 2010, para 3). The abuse of alcohol has a major impact on both the cost of illness and the society of any country. The cost of illness factors and economic evaluations cost includes such things as health care, preventive costs, safety, and public order. Before any intervention program is put into place the cost of program should be shown to be both statistically and clinically relevant (Cost Effectiveness & Resource Allocation, 2010, para 4). The research team performed a Mega-Study and examined 29 costs of illness studies and chose four of the closest in the method and most comparable to each other in estimating the gross costs and discount rate. The studies were done in high income countries of France, Scotland, Canada, and the United States of America (Cost Effectiveness & Resource Allocation, 2010, para 7). If the research...
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...Difference between analysis and evaluation Analysis refers to the process of gathering information, evidences, assumptions about an object or a problem. While evaluation is the process of weighing out different sides, contrasting perspective, assumptions about that object by applying specific criteria's. University of Virginia provided different methods of analysis such as descriptive analysis to offer a detailed description to describe main features of the collection of data, comparative analysis to compare and contrast different resources, SWOT analysis to address strength, weakness, opportunities and threats to the research, cause and effect analysis to analyze co-relation between input and output, statistical analysis is to gather and format data to come up with claims on the basis of data. It can be used in cause and effect analysis. According to Cornel University research of evaluation department, evaluation can be done by formative or summative way. Formative evaluation is a program cycle where we can implement feedbacks to improve results. It concentrates to determine audience, efficiency of program, decide methodology, and finally approach of analysis. Structured conceptualization is used to define a evaluation program, specific criteria needs to apply to implement analysis, different monitors needs to set to monitor progress and provide feedbacks. Summative evaluation is a goal based evaluation which determines if goals of a program were achieved or not. It also...
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...No. 5 Modern Applied Science A Study of an Evaluation Model on Manufacturing Execution System in Paper-making Enterprises Zhihong Xu Key Lab for Paper Science and Technology of Ministry of Education Shandong Institute of Light Industry Shandong 250353, China E-mail: xzh1385@163.com Feng Huang The State Key Laboratory for Microbial Technology Shandong University, Shandong 250100, China Jiachuan Chen & Guihua Yang Key Lab for Paper Science and Technology of Ministry of Education Shandong Institute of Light Industry Shandong 250353, China Abstract Manufacturing execution system (MES) is a production management technology and real-time information system which lies between the enterprise upper layer (ERP) and the bottom layer (PLC/DCS) and faces to workshop layer. MES's concept, its functional model and its important status in the manufacture industry are introduced in this article. Based on the production practice in Kunshan Banknote Paper Mill, an evaluation model of EMS is set up. The model also has a certain reference value to the construction of management information system (MIS) for the relative industries. Keywords: Pulp and paper industry, Manufacturing execution system, Furzzy evaluating method 1. Introduction The construction of informationization has made considerable progress with years of development in domestic paper industry. Large and medium-sized paper-making enterprises has widely adopted Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for enterprise production planning...
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...is particularly planned in order to achieve the purpose it is aimed. A project can be termed as a series of activities aimed at addressing a particular issue or task. Bernes & Noble (2) state that a project is temporary because it has a start and end time; hence, has a defined scope and resource. A project has a set of objectives, which involves the accomplishment of a specific goal. This project is focused on taking cookery classes for interested people. Project management revolves around the application of facts, skills and techniques to execute a project effectively and efficiently. It outlines the path to undertake in the introduction of a desired change (Bernes & Noble 5). In this project, the path is to impart cookery knowledge to interested students. This is undertaken to create a unique service of imparting cookery knowledge. Project management involves the undertaking of projects in a number of stages, which entail the project lifecycle. The project at hand is a cooking project. The project aims at starting classes to teach cooking to interested people. The project follows certain stages that include project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and evaluation and project closure. Discussion Project Initiation Project initiation involves exploring the ideas of a project and elaborating them. It is also known as the pre-planning stage. It involves stating the basic characteristics of the project. There are various steps undertaken in this stage...
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...STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: THREE-STAGE PROCESS AND INFLUENCING ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS Sandeep Krishnan Personnel and Industrial Relations Area D-18, Indian Institute of Management, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad 380 015, Gujarat, India. Email: sandeepk@iimahd.ernet.in Tel: ++91-79-26327816 Fax: ++91-79-26306896 Manjari Singh Personnel and Industrial Relations Area Wing 12-D, Indian Institute of Management, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad 380 015, Gujarat, India. Email: manjari@iimahd.ernet.in Tel: ++91-79-26324914 Fax: ++91-79-26306896 1 Abstract: A three-stage model for the process of strategic human resource management is developed in this paper. The three stages cover strategy formulation, implementation and evaluation. The inter-linkages in this dynamic model have been explored. The organisational factors that have enabling or deterring influence on the success of each of these three stages have been discussed. The paper highlights the key role played by HR professionals in these three stages. 2 STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: THREE-STAGE PROCESS AND INFLUENCING ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS Organisations are increasingly looking at human resources as a unique asset that can provide sustained competitive advantage. The changes in the business environment with increasing globalisation, changing demographics of the workforce, increased focus on profitability through growth, technological changes, intellectual capital and the never-ending changes that organisations are...
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...Seminar in Program Development & Evaluation Steps of Planning Model for Program Development: 1. mission statement – general idea or main purpose of program 2. assessment & evaluation – inventory of internal assessment, resources and review of policy & regulations 3. needs assessment – involves both perceived & real needs 4. determine & set priorities 5. writing goals & objectives – objectives involve: a. who? b. to what extent? c. under what conditions? d. by what standards? e. within what time period? 6. step-by-step activities & procedures – pilot projects & consideration of other internal & external threats 7. develop timeline chart 8. implementation of the project 9. evaluation & feedback 1. Mission Statement – a statement by an organization that contains detailed info. about the overall direction & purpose of the organization a. usually based on a general observation, an obvious need, seen need or interest, or need assessment result b. it’s an administrative statement that guides planning & decision-making c. not restricted by time elements d. philosophy of an organization e. identification of the self-concept of the organizational program f. identification of general service catchment areas & target populations and markets to be served g. define terms & shared definition of problem of target population 2. Assessment & Evaluation – an inventory of resources and review of policy & regulations...
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...Program Planning and Evaluation Paper Program Planning and Evaluation Paper A program and evaluation of a program are not separate activities. When carefully planned a program and the evaluation of the program can be integrated into an organized set of ongoing operations that promote and support each other. Program planning is an organized process in which a set of coordinated activities or interventions is developed to address and facilitate change in some or all of the identified problems. It is an ongoing process of development with the intention of designing a plan that will tackle the identified needs and problems. Program planning is a means for program development and is a goal oriented activity based on the assessed needs and problems. Program planning requires that decisions be made. Program evaluation provides the needed information because it is the process of gathering and analyzing the data necessary for appraising alternatives. Program evaluation is a cooperative undertaking of all those concerned with improving vocational education, and is the foundation upon which planning is built. The scenario that I chose from Appendix B is “Continental Senior Center”. The following is an example of how program planning and evaluation interrelate in my chosen scenario. The Continental Senior Center provides a balanced, diverse, and coordinated program and promotes the senior center as a model for the aging and aged. The senior center is involved in a community...
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...YOUR PEOPLE A company‟s effectiveness depends on its employees‟ good work. OpenERP‟s Human Resources modules enable you to manage important aspects of staff work efficiently, such as their skills, contracts, and working time. 17.1 Managing Human Resources To establish a system that is integrated into the company‟s management you need to start with a current list of collaborators. Note: Do not confuse employees and users For OpenERP, “employee” represents all of the physical people who have a work contract with the company. This includes all types of contracts: contracts with both fixed and indeterminate time periods, and also independent and freelance service contracts. A “user” is a physical person who is given access to the company‟s systems. Most employees are users but some users are not employees: external partners can have access to parts of the system. Here are some examples of functions which depend on the accuracy of the employee list: • the cost of a service, which depends on the employee‟s working contract, • project planning, which depends on the work pattern of the project contributors, • the client billing rate, which probably depends on the employee‟s job function, • the chain of command, or responsibilities, which is related to the hierarchical structure of the company. 17.1.1 Management of staff To define a new employee in Open ERP, use the menu Human Resources!Employees. DK/CBS Page 1 Start by entering the employee‟s name in Employee and the...
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