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Viešojo administravimo stebėsenos sistema į rezultatus orientuoto valdymo dimensijos kontekste
System of Public Administration Monitoring in the Context of Results Oriented Management

Author(s): Irena Damirova, Rasa Šnapštienė
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: VšĮ Šiaulių universiteto leidykla
Keywords: Public administration; monitoring system

Summary/Abstract: The subject of the article is Lithuanian Government attempts to improve and to modernize Lithuanian public administration system by consolidating result-based management dimension. The article defines result-based management and highlights the main features of existing monitoring models and the result-based monitoring system. Result-based management is a management strategy or approach by which an organization ensures that its processes and services contribute to the achievement of clearly stated results. Result-based management provides a coherent framework for strategic planning and management by improving learning and accountability. It is also a broad management strategy aimed at achieving important changes in the way organizations operate, with improving performance and achieving results as the central orientation, by defining expected results, monitoring progress toward the achievement of expected results, integrating lessons learned into management decisions and reporting on performance. Monitoring – is a continuing function that uses systematic collection of data on specified indicators to provide management and the main stakeholders of an ongoing development intervention with indications of the extent of progress and achievement of objectives and progress in the use of allocated funds. Performance monitoring – is a continuous process of collecting and analyzing data to compare how well a project, program, or policy is being implemented against expected results. Monitoring examines and records the use of resources, delivery of outputs and direct results during the course of an initiative. It is an essential part of management, allowing immediate correction of any deviation from the operational objectives. The article represents the elements of two monitoring models: The Outcome monitoring model and The Implementation monitoring model. Moreover, it analyzes a structure, strengths and weaknesses of the models. The article also defines the monitoring models in the context of public administration efficiency and effectiveness. The methods of this research are following: theoretical exposition, the analysis of scientific literature; the comparative analysis of laws, strategies and methodologies, guides, working papers of international organizations.

  • Issue Year: 2005
  • Issue No: 6
  • Page Range: 12-21
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: Lithuanian