Public Administration: Logic Model Report and Analysis - University

This report provides an analysis of the Public Administration Logic Model, a tool used to explain program processes and evaluate outcomes. It explores the components of a logic model, including inputs, activities, outputs, and various types of outcomes (short-term, intermediate, and long-term). The report also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using a logic model. An example is provided, focusing on a workshop regarding STD guidelines for medical suppliers caring for MSM (men who have sex with men), detailing how the logic model can be applied in this context. The report references the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other relevant sources to support its findings. The report emphasizes the importance of logic models in program evaluation and their role in communicating program information to stakeholders. It also highlights potential limitations, such as the focus on anticipated outcomes and the need to consider unanticipated results.

Running head: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Public Administration
11/1/2018

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Logic Model
A logic model is said to be a reasonable and practical model used to explain the process of a
program under certain environmental circumstances in order to resolve recognized problems.
It is a very beneficial strategy for classifying the component and outcomes of the program
along with essential contextual aspects influencing operations and outcomes of the program
(Wholey Hatry & Newcomer, 2010). Evaluability valuation discovers the information
requirements of all the stakeholders such as managers, policymakers, etc. the viability and
costs of responding alternative assessment questions; and the possible usage of assessment
findings, for instance, to enhance the performance of the program or to communicate the
program activities value to all the stakeholders or policymakers.
Elements of Logic Model
Resources/Inputs- A series of reports that record all the things, intangible and tangible,
required attaining the goals.
Activities- These are the strategies or program organized by the organization
Intermediate Outcomes- Intermediate outcomes or influences are the acute central layer of
any type of measurement structure or framework.
Outputs- The long-term and short-term effects of applying the definite procedures to the
resources/inputs recognized.
Advantages of the Logic Model
Logic model support in communicating the program to those related people present outside
the program in a brief and convincing manner

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The Logic model support the staff of the program in attaining a common knowledge or
understanding of the way program operates and their accountabilities to make it useful
Disadvantages of the Logic Model
The logic model only concentrates on anticipated outcomes. However, it is very important to
focus on unplanned or unanticipated outcomes: neutral, negative, or positive.
Example
Inputs – Funding, workshop curriculum, staff time, meeting space, screening guidelines
Activities – Organize workshop on STD (Sexually transmitted disease) guidelines for
medical suppliers caring for MSM
Outputs – Workshop on Sexually transmitted disease (STD) guidelines for medical suppliers
caring for MSM conducted
Short-term outcomes – Enhanced understanding of STD (Sexually transmitted disease)
guidelines among medical suppliers appearing for the workshop
Intermediate Outcome - Augmented monotonous screening for STDs in MSM by medical
suppliers appearing for the workshop
Long-term outcome - Reduced occurrence of STDS among MSM (Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, 2018)

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References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2018). Identifying the Components of a Logic
Model. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/std/program/pupestd/components%20of%20a
%20logic%20model.pdf
Wholey, J.S., Hatry, H.P., & Newcomer, K.E. (2010). Handbook of practical program
evaluation. Retrieved from http://www.blancopeck.net/HandbookProgramEvaluation.pdf