Challenges in adoption of result- based management approach
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2015
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University of Management and Technology Lahore
Abstract
Result based management is increasingly being used by the development agencies to measure the effectiveness of their initiative. The purpose of RBM is to provide the Monitoring and evaluation framework that assure that inputs of projects are resulted in envisioned and significant impact. However, many instances proved that the implementation of RBM has been failed which raised the concern to figure out the rationales. SMEDA (Small &Medium Enterprise Development Authority) opted RBM based on Monitoring & Evaluation framework but the initiative could not become successful .This study was carried out to analyze the factors that results in failure of the initiative. The findings will assist the development agencies in coming up with the most appropriate measures to apply in order to eliminate not only defaults but also provide some suggestion which will help them to achieve the desired outcomes. A semi structure interview was conducted with employees of SMEDA and ASP (Assessment Strengthening Programmers to explore their experience and challenges in the adoption process of RBM. ASP played enabler role. Results were compiled by using NVIVO 11 software. The study established that change was the problem which could not incorporate accurately in SMEDA ultimately led to the failure. Change factors influencing the failure of RBM approach: inadequate leadership, employee’s reluctant behavior, inadequate training and lack of synchronization. The study recommends development agencies in order to achieve desired outcomes needs to involve leaders, partner, key policy, and program or initiative stakeholders in every stage of development and adoption of RBM. The development agencies should select the indicator based on what will provide best information not only what will be easiest to implement. The study will contribute towards
providing the SMEDA and possibly other development agencies, with suggestion on how they can improve the performance of their system.
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Supervised by:Dr Ahmad Siddique
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Result Based Management, Development agency, MS Thesis