Organizational and Managerial effectiveness of Distance Education program in the Ministry of National Defense: Challenges and Prospects
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2011-01
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Addis Ababa Univerisity
Abstract
This study was set to examine the organizational and managerial
effectiveness of distance education its implementation in MOND. This was
with the intent to find out its challenges and prospects of the organization
and then recommend possible ways of alleviating the problems. To this
end, basic questions addressing the issues related to goal attainment,
qualification skill and work experience, organizational structure
favorability, managerial function and problems affecting the program
effectiveness were formulated. The study employed mixed methods
approach (quantitative supported by qualitative) to address the research
questions. In order to collect the necessary data, questionnaire (for
learners, coordinators, and experts) and interview guide (for managers)
were developed. Moreover, relevant literature was reviewed. The
questionnaires were evaluated and checked by the thesis advisor and
pilot-tested in order to avoid irrelevant and ambiguous terms and
necessary corrections and modifications were made before distribution.
Participants of the study were 40 experts, 244 learners, 10 coordinators
and 2 DEP heads. The study found out that distance education program
was affected due to the ineffective organizational structure, lack of giving
feedback, shortage of budget, delay of examination, lack of evaluation of
the program, and lack of measure taking were the most serious problems.
Hence, it was recommended that the DEP managers should take urgent
measure to restructure the program in order to alleviate the most and
related problems.
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Education