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-The study described and evaluated the impact on productivity and accountability of
tertiary education institutions’ research program profile presented in terms of policy/agenda,
organizational structure, resources, and activities. Program impact, issues, and policy implications based
on existing institutional research environments were derived. Finally, an impact model for institutional
research productivity was evolved. Qualitative single-case research design was used. Triangulation with
a criteria-referenced survey analysis and round-table discussion was sources of data. The unit of analysis
was the institution. Single and cross-case analysis were used to analyze and interpret field notes
consisting of descriptive profiles and graphic displays of the organizational structures, research budget,
and faculty composition of the institutions and research programs.
Findings show outcomes of research such as policy/agenda, organizational structure, staffing
pattern/incentive scheme, and activities are impact indicators of research process management. Eight
alterable productivity-processes outcomes defined to significantly influence impact are clear, focused and
specific goals; staffing pattern/ incentive scheme; administrative arrangements; research council as
monitoring mechanism; generation; dissemination; verification, and information. The evolved analogue
model can measure the impact of the research process enhancing research management. An action plan
considers the productivity-processes outcomes in support of a vision towards collaborative networks.