{"product_id":"improving-government-performance-isbn-9780470631126","title":"Improving Government Performance","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn evaluation framework for more effective government\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImproving Government Performance\u003c\/em\u003e 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. Preface xi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Authors xix\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Introduction: How Evaluation Can Improve Agency and Program Performance 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoseph S. Wholey\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: The Role of Evaluation in Public Programs 13\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e2. Planning and Managing Useful Evaluations 17\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRonald H. Carlson, Anabel Burgh Crane \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e3. Five Strategies for Successful In-House Evaluations 30\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGerald L. Barkdoll, Douglas L. Sporn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e4. Producing Evaluations That Make an Impact 49\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRichard C. Sonnichsen\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two: Practical Approaches to Evaluating Public Programs 67\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e5.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eCharacteristics of Successful Program Evaluations 71\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael J. Wargo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e6. Using Short-Term Evaluations Tools 83\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames B. Bell \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7. Monitoring Field Activities Through On-Site Inspections 103\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn D. Glover \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e8. Techniques for Determining Program Quality 126\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKathryn E. Newcomer  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three: Improving Program Planning and Management 141\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e9. Assessing and Improving Organizational Productivity 143\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMichael R. Dulworth, Robert C. Taylor \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e10. Identifying Problems in Policy Implementation 162\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eNorman W. Chlosta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e11. Stimulating Change in Agency Management 179\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristopher Wye\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e12. Conclusion: Evaluation Strategies for Building High-Performance Programs 195\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKathryn E. Newcomer, \u003ci\u003eJoseph S. Wholey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eIndex 209  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoseph S. Wholey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professor of public administration at the University of Southern California. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKathryn E. Newcomer\u003c\/strong\u003e is director of the School of Public Policy and Public Administration at the George Washington University.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989408530661,"sku":"NP9780470631126","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470631126.jpg?v=1761783989","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/improving-government-performance-isbn-9780470631126","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}