Improving Government Performance

Evaluation Strategies for Strengthening Public Agencies and Programs

Häftad, Engelska, 1989

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Beskrivning

An evaluation framework for more effective government Improving Government Performance takes as project management approach to government program evaluation, offering clear strategies with real-world practicability. Expert discussion details crucial guidance on planning, implementation and analysis, providing a robust framework for quick, efficient, cost-effective evaluations. Systematic evaluation of reveals weaknesses before they break, allowing timely revision and readjustment that can improve productivity, streamline operations, and promote high-quality management; this book provides essential guidance for through, effective review and analysis of any government program or agency.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1989-10-01
Mått:152 x 229 x 14 mm
Vikt:364 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:256
Förlag:John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN:9780470631126

Utforska kategorier

Företagsekonomi inom Ekonomi och Ledarskap

Mer om författaren

Joseph S. Wholey is a professor of public administration at the University of Southern California. Kathryn E. Newcomer is director of the School of Public Policy and Public Administration at the George Washington University.

Innehållsförteckning

Preface xiThe Authors xix1. Introduction: How Evaluation Can Improve Agency and Program Performance 1Joseph S. WholeyPart One: The Role of Evaluation in Public Programs 132. Planning and Managing Useful Evaluations 17Ronald H. Carlson, Anabel Burgh Crane 3. Five Strategies for Successful In-House Evaluations 30Gerald L. Barkdoll, Douglas L. Sporn4. Producing Evaluations That Make an Impact 49Richard C. Sonnichsen Part Two: Practical Approaches to Evaluating Public Programs 675. Characteristics of Successful Program Evaluations 71Michael J. Wargo6. Using Short-Term Evaluations Tools 83James B. Bell 7. Monitoring Field Activities Through On-Site Inspections 103John D. Glover 8. Techniques for Determining Program Quality 126Kathryn E. Newcomer Part Three: Improving Program Planning and Management 1419. Assessing and Improving Organizational Productivity 143Michael R. Dulworth, Robert C. Taylor 10. Identifying Problems in Policy Implementation 162Norman W. Chlosta11. Stimulating Change in Agency Management 179Christopher Wye12. Conclusion: Evaluation Strategies for Building High-Performance Programs 195Kathryn E. Newcomer, Joseph S. WholeyIndex 209