Discretion, Delegation, and Professionalism: A Study of Outcome Measures in Upward Bound Programs
Description:
In our society, American citizens expect public policies to result in programs that address social problems in ways that are both efficient and effective. In order to judge if these two values are being achieved, public programs are often scrutinized through program monitoring and evaluation. Evaluation of public programs often is a responsibility delegated to local-level managers. The resulting discretion has to be balanced with the need for accountability that is also inherent in public progr…
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Date:
August 2011
Creator:
Holt, Amy C.
Partner:
UNT Libraries