Improving Government Performance
Evaluation Strategies for Strengthening Public Agencies and Programs
1st Edition
Published on 1. October 1989
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-470-63112-6 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
402 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-63112-6 (9780470631126)
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Persons
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.
Kathryn E. Newcomer is director of the School of Public Policy and Public Administration at the George Washington University.
Content
Preface xi
The Authors xix
1. Introduction: How Evaluation Can Improve Agency and Program Performance 1
Joseph S. Wholey
Part One: The Role of Evaluation in Public Programs 13
2. Planning and Managing Useful Evaluations 17
Ronald H. Carlson, Anabel Burgh Crane
3. Five Strategies for Successful In-House Evaluations 30
Gerald L. Barkdoll, Douglas L. Sporn
4. Producing Evaluations That Make an Impact 49
Richard C. Sonnichsen
Part Two: Practical Approaches to Evaluating Public Programs 67
5. Characteristics of Successful Program Evaluations 71
Michael J. Wargo
6. Using Short-Term Evaluations Tools 83
James B. Bell
7. Monitoring Field Activities Through On-Site Inspections 103
John D. Glover
8. Techniques for Determining Program Quality 126
Kathryn E. Newcomer
Part Three: Improving Program Planning and Management 141
9. Assessing and Improving Organizational Productivity 143
Michael R. Dulworth, Robert C. Taylor
10. Identifying Problems in Policy Implementation 162
Norman W. Chlosta
11. Stimulating Change in Agency Management 179
Christopher Wye
12. Conclusion: Evaluation Strategies for Building High-Performance Programs 195
Kathryn E. Newcomer, Joseph S. Wholey
Index 209
The Authors xix
1. Introduction: How Evaluation Can Improve Agency and Program Performance 1
Joseph S. Wholey
Part One: The Role of Evaluation in Public Programs 13
2. Planning and Managing Useful Evaluations 17
Ronald H. Carlson, Anabel Burgh Crane
3. Five Strategies for Successful In-House Evaluations 30
Gerald L. Barkdoll, Douglas L. Sporn
4. Producing Evaluations That Make an Impact 49
Richard C. Sonnichsen
Part Two: Practical Approaches to Evaluating Public Programs 67
5. Characteristics of Successful Program Evaluations 71
Michael J. Wargo
6. Using Short-Term Evaluations Tools 83
James B. Bell
7. Monitoring Field Activities Through On-Site Inspections 103
John D. Glover
8. Techniques for Determining Program Quality 126
Kathryn E. Newcomer
Part Three: Improving Program Planning and Management 141
9. Assessing and Improving Organizational Productivity 143
Michael R. Dulworth, Robert C. Taylor
10. Identifying Problems in Policy Implementation 162
Norman W. Chlosta
11. Stimulating Change in Agency Management 179
Christopher Wye
12. Conclusion: Evaluation Strategies for Building High-Performance Programs 195
Kathryn E. Newcomer, Joseph S. Wholey
Index 209