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Glossary For "O"

Objectives
The anticipated results or outcomes of a program, representing changes in the knowledge, attitudes and behavior of the program's clients, described in measurable terms and indicating a specific period of time during which these results will be achieved.

Observation Guides
A form designed to help the trainer or supervisor to assess, through observation, the student's grasp of the subjects being taught.

Operating Center
Any logical division of the operations of a program, such as a department, a clinic, or one region's CBD program. Many organizations find it useful to produce financial information for each operating center.

Operational Indicator
A measure that signifies the extent to which a program is using its resources (time, money, people) and conducting activities according to the work plan.

Operational Information
Information that is needed to plan program activities such as the use of time, people, and money, and which is used to assess how well a family planning program is functioning.

Organizational Stability
The point at which a program has the ability to withstand sudden change in the external environment and has developed a constant and reliable set of internal management controls and systems.

Organizational Structure
The formal system of working relationships within an organization, showing the reporting relationships between different functions and positions of the management and staff. This structure is often represented in the form of a diagram or chart.

Outlet
The final distribution point where clients receive their contraceptives (clinic, pharmacy, CBD workers, etc.)

Output
The type and quantities of goods and services produced by a process or a program.

Output Indicator
A measure showing the product or accomplishment (in numerical terms) of the activities of an individual, over a specific period of time.

Overhead Costs
The operating costs of an organization which are not already directly charged to a project (for example, building maintenance and utility expenses). A portion of these costs may sometimes be charged to a project.


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