Far term outcomes and impacts in a logic model
- By looking at impacts and far term outcomes of a program, an observer can tell if
you are doing the right thing.
The outcomes of a program can be affected by other outside forces. This means that even if someone is doing the right thing, other forces that are beyond his control can also have significant influence. This is because the longer the outcomes the less direct effects the program can have over what is to be achieved (Taylor, Jones &Henert, 2003).
- Unintended outcomes are results of the program which you did not plan for or expect.
Unintended outcomes are the results or consequences that one did not expect. Such outcomes are normally hard to anticipate or even plan for. This is because it is hard for one to envision the unexpected although it is important for one to consider all the possibilities. The unintended outcomes relate to what might come about apart from what is intended, how the differently the program might unfold and how the external environment may affect the outcomes or who might be affected either negatively and/or unintentionally (Taylor et. al 2003).
- The outcome itself may be dangerous or damaging.
Outcomes may not always be positive and cannot always be anticipated. This is the reason why one should be careful in their consideration so that they expect any negative consequences that the program can have. Such outcomes can be negative to the participants, the environment and the whole community (Taylor et. al 2003).
- A fair goer signs up with a government program for subsidies to plan and implement one of the technologies'
This choice would provide the necessary resources that would go a long way in ensuring that outcomes are realized in the soonest time possible. The results would also have immediate chain outcomes due to availability of resources.
Reference
Taylor E., Jones, L., Henert, E. (2003).Enhancing Program Performance with Logic Models.
