Contribution of Management by Objectives on Project Success. Case of Farmer Finance Project Implemented by One-Acre Fund in Bugesera District of Rwanda

The main objective of this study is to explore contribution of management by objectives on project success.A Case study of farmer finance project implemented by One Acre Fund in Bugesera District of Rwanda.One Acre Fund works in all districts of Rwanda; the approximate number of Field Officer, Sector Supervisor, Field director representing the organization at various levels is 1,937 of population size.To determine the sample size, this study used Solvin's formula.The study used purposive sampling to select 332 participants.Data collection methods included a documentary review, survey and questionnaire.Quantitative data was analyzed by coding and entering it into statistical software such as the Statistical Package for Social Sciences to produce figures and tables.The findings show that clear objectives, although measurable and achievable with a mean score of 4.84, had an insignificant negative relationship with project success (1=0.076,p>0.05).Resource allocation, with a mean score of 4.59, exhibited a highly significant positive relationship with project success (2=0.623,p<0.05).Monitoring & Evaluation, with a mean score of 4.82, also demonstrated a significant positive relationship (3=0.509,p<0.05).However, leadership involvement, with a mean score of 4.65, showed an insignificant negative relationship with project success (4=-0.061,p>0.05).These findings suggest that while resource allocation and M&E play critical roles in project success, leadership involvement and clear objectives may require further refinement.The study recommends integrating clear objectives with dynamic management practices, optimizing resource allocation, enhancing M&E tools and staff capacity, and reassessing leadership involvement to better align with project goals.