38 Questions
What is an effective way to develop a group member's self-confidence and credibility?
Gradually giving them responsibilities and tasks
What is the role of a leader in an organization?
To plan with members and conduct regular meetings
What is the purpose of bringing together potential indigenous leaders?
To exchange knowledge and insights towards deeper understanding of community dynamics
What is an important step in setting up an organization?
Ground working and follow-up of potential members
What is the purpose of individual and group discussions in core group formation?
To bring together leaders to exchange knowledge and insights
What is part of the capacity building of a core group?
Formal and informal training
What is the primary purpose of formulating a constitution and by-laws?
To serve as the primary reference for organizational processes and decision-making
What is a key aspect of committee formation?
Task-oriented or program-oriented approach
What should be clear to all members before electing officers?
The roles and responsibilities of officers
What is a key characteristic of committee membership composition?
Equitably shared and distributed among all members
What is the purpose of strategic planning in organizational establishment?
To set up policies and procedures
What is the role of the general assembly in elections?
To elect officers
What is an important aspect of organizational systems and mechanisms?
Setting up systems, policies, and procedures
What is the primary function of the constitution and by-laws?
To guide decision-making processes
What is the objective of formulating policies in the organization?
To respond to the needs of the organization
What is the purpose of regular meetings and consultation in the organization?
To facilitate informed collective decision-making
What is the focus of education and training in the organization?
To deepen understanding of members and leaders on community situations
What is the benefit of decentralized decision-making in the organization?
To facilitate delegation of responsibilities among second-liner leaders
What is the purpose of project development in the organization?
To consolidate and strengthen the organization through group projects
What is the significance of resource mobilization in the organization?
To maximize resources for project sustainability
What is the role of local issues in group mobilization?
To serve as a key starting point for mobilization
What is the purpose of networking in the organization?
To advance the organization's agenda and optimize resource utilization
What is the primary role of a task force or standing committee in the formulation of the Constitution and by-laws?
To spearhead the formulation and institute mechanisms for discussion and consultations among members
What is essential for an organization's direction setting?
Clear vision, mission, and goals
What is the purpose of institutionalizing organizational mechanisms?
To ensure the sustainability of the organization
What is the primary focus of resource buildup?
Mobilization of resources
What is the role of education and training in organizational growth?
To enhance the skills and knowledge of members
What is the primary goal of external networking?
To establish relationships with external organizations
What is the importance of clear plan of action in an organization?
To provide direction for the organization's activities
What is the purpose of membership participation in an organization?
To provide opportunities for growth and development
What is the main goal of advocacy?
To mobilize support for a cause
What is policy advocacy primarily focused on?
Changing existing policies
What is the purpose of a campaign in advocacy?
To mobilize support for a cause
What is an example of a educational activity in advocacy?
Public symposia
What is legislative advocacy focused on?
Amending or introducing new laws
What is involved in advocacy?
Mobilizing support resources, including human, financial, and organizational resources
What is the goal of consciousness-raising in advocacy?
To raise awareness about an issue
What is the purpose of analysis in advocacy?
To analyze an issue or problem
Study Notes
Organizational Development and Management
- Plan with members and conduct regular meetings to assess activities and programs
- Assign tasks and responsibilities to members to develop their self-confidence and credibility
- Help members develop their role models and participate in organization activities
Core Group Formation
- Identify potential indigenous leaders and bring them together to exchange knowledge and insights
- Conduct individual and group discussions to understand community dynamics
- Build the capacity of the core group through groundwork, follow-up, individual and group discussion, and training
Roles and Functions
- Leaders plan with members, conduct regular meetings, and assess activities and programs
- Members participate in organization activities, help ensure productivity, and share in the cost and benefits
- Leaders are role models and help members develop their self-confidence and credibility
Organizational Development and Management
- Setting up the organization involves groundwork, follow-up, series of consultations, and group activities
- Establish a General Assembly (GA) and elect officers
- Prepare the constitution and by-laws
Committee Formation
- May be task-oriented or program-oriented
- Provides a structure and mechanism for shared responsibility and collective action
- Involves electing or assigning people to particular tasks
Election of Officers
- The general membership should be oriented to the roles and responsibilities of officers before an election
- The terms of office should be clear to all members
Organizational Systems, Mechanisms, and Structures
- Establish strategic planning, systems, policies, and procedures
- Formulate a constitution and by-laws that serve as the primary reference for organizational processes and decision-making
Direction Setting
- Clear vision, mission, and goals
- Clear plan of action
Elements of an Organization
- Institutionalizing organizational mechanism
- Work and leadership
- External networking and relation
- Organizational structure
- Resource buildup and mobilization
- Membership and participation
- Growth and opportunities
- Project development
Consolidation and Expansion/Phase Out
- Strengthen organizational mechanisms through policy formulation and wider participation
- Education and training for members and leaders
- Committee work and project development for organizational stability
- Resource mobilization and group mobilization around local issues
- Networking and advocacy for advancing the organization's agenda
Networking and Advocacy
- Means of advancing the organization's agenda and mobilizing support resources
- Involves the projection, population, and mobilization of support resources
- Types of advocacy: policy advocacy and legislative advocacy
- Examples of advocacy campaigns: popular educational sessions, public symposia, TV/radio guesting, and publications
This quiz assesses the roles and responsibilities of leaders and members in a group or organization, including planning, participation, and confidence building.
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