HSC 488 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Institute For Operations Research And The Management Sciences, Gantt Chart, Quality Circle
Document Summary
Focuses on the quality of program content and program implementation. Collects data and informs stakeholders of important findings that could potentially improve a program or its delivery, and allows for appropriate changes before the program is fully implemented and completed. Occurs before the start of the implementation phase and helps ensure that a program and its elements have been conceptualized and developed appropriately. Informs and guides the development and implementation of a program as it actually unfolds. There are 15 elements of a comprehensive formative evaluation. The degree to which program is mandated/approved by stakeholders. The degree to which program is evidence-based. The extent to which professionals have adequate knowledge, skills and abilities to design and implement the program. Looks at how resources can best be used it will yield the dollar benefit received from the dollars invested in the program. Quantifies the effects of a program in monetary terms.
