Essays on Program Evaluation

Tools and Concepts Of Project Management

Project management is an increasingly important discipline in today’s business environment. By definition, project management refers to the discipline that involves the application of knowledge and skills in the initiation, planning, execution, control, and closing of a work process or activities set to accomplish specific goals under very specific criteria (Tayntor 2010). According to Charvat (2002), for organization to gain competitive advantage, they must focus on project management as a key driver for growth. When speaking of project management, many people get the idea of managing large projects, such as the construction of a house, road, or even ...

Critical Review of Program Evaluation Study: Family Life-Skills Program

A Critical Review of Program Evaluation Study: Family Life-Skill Program Introduction There is sufficient evidence suggesting that the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program in New Hampshire, USA is giving increased attention to women empowerment by introducing the Leadership for Employment, Achievement, and Purpose (LEAP) curriculum that involves a welfare-to-work process. The program evaluation authored by Wichroski et al. (2000) seeks to determine the impact of the program in relation to the program objectives and expected outcomes. On the other hand, this discussion will determine the adequacy of the evaluation by looking into the methodology and the areas ...

The key objective of any change project is ensuring that the original goals set have been met. As such, it is crucial that an assessment regarding the development and progress of the project is done to determine whether there are gains or failures in regards to the key agenda of the undertaking. It is worth noting that project evaluation is essential since the results produced are usually credible, timely, objective and relevant (Newcomer, Hatry & Wholey, 2015). The information collected during the assessment course is supposed to be congruent with how evaluation data was collected and analyzed. Another importance of ...

The purpose and primary objective of Idol’s (2006) program evaluation was to examine and describe the provision of special education programs in a metropolitan school district using four elementary schools and four secondary schools. The second objective was to determine how each school provided a least restrictive environment for students with special education needs. This review will discuss whether the model, design, and data collection strategy were consistent with the aims of the program evaluation, and it will also identify the stakeholders, outcomes, and limitations of the evaluation.

Evaluation Model

The evaluation model used by Idol (2006) is the advocacy ...

Ventilator-associated pneumonia

Abstract The intensive care unit in most hospitals plays the role of providing care to patients dealing with life-threatening conditions. The technological and other set ups in these hospital units are vital in ensuring that these patients continue to receive the best regarding care while with the intentions of having them emerge with desirable outcomes. There are however challenges relating to the care that these patients receive since, in most cases, they are usually under mechanical ventilation. A patient under this condition faces the risk of developing ventilator-associated pneumonia if the ventilators are not handled with the required care. ...

Part 1

For the objectives of a particular project to be achieved, there is the need for carrying out an assessment of how far the program has moved. In this direction, therefore, it is important that program evaluation be done which is a crucial step towards checking on the efficiency and the effectiveness of that project. Program evaluation is an essential step in any program since it produces timely, credible, relevant and objective findings of a project by making use of reliable and valid data collection and analysis (Posavac, 2015). Additionally, carrying out program evaluation lays down the framework for which ...

The HIV prevalence in men who have sex with men (MSM) has been on an upward trend over the last several decades. Indeed, the global HIV epidemic in MSM remains unabated. In Alabama, the prevalence of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among MSM remains high. This epidemic could be attributed to low level of awareness among MSM of the dangers associated certain sex-related behaviors such as engaging in unprotected sex and having many sexual partners. Furthermore, low level of awareness of condom use and HIV risk factors contribute to the high prevalence of HIV among MSM. Indeed, ...

Methods

Quantitative methodology will be used in this work, - for this is one of the best ways to conduct such social experiments. Quantitative studies involve the conducting of various surveys based on the use of structured closed-ended questions that are answered by a large number of respondents. The main objective of quantitative research is to obtain numerical evaluation of market condition or reactions of the respondents on some event. For this experiment to be carried out, 60 fourth grade students from Skyland Elementary School at the beginning of the 2016 school year will be taken.

Description of the research design

The necessity of group ...

Introduction

Program evaluation is the gathering of all information of an ongoing program and measuring that information against the set targets and milestones for that particular program (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Office of the Director, Office of Strategy and Innovation, 2011). Every program carried out as a form of intervention geared towards solving a particular human issue always requires constant evaluation to ensure that all milestones are on track as planned in the initial program implementation plan. Assessing the performance of a health or human service program like nursing or hospitality ...

The work breakdown structure is an important aspect of a project management, without it, the project management becomes quite difficult. To effectively manage a project, project managers need to apply the concept of project management, in so doing, they would be able to effectively track the progress of the project activities; usually indicated in the project schedule. Furthermore, the work breakdown structure has well defined limits, project management can be used to show how advanced the project is. To check the level at which a project has advanced to, one simply needs to check which tasks have been finished, ...

Overview of Program Evaluation

Introduction Evaluation is a term that is not abstract in definition due to the varied angles of approach and application that several individuals and organization can adopt to carry out an evaluation. Essentially though the common element in all forms of evaluations is that evaluations are a measure of efficiency, effectiveness and impact. Efficiency measures the productivity of the phenomena under evaluation while effectiveness measures the degree of goals and objectives accomplishment. Impact on the other hand measures the changes that are involved (Boulmetis & Dutwin, 2005). This paper presents an analysis of the importance of evaluation followed by a discussion on ...

The selected exam reading for this critique is Cribs for Kids: Risk and Reduction of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Accidental Suffocation. The study research has been conducted by Eileen M. Carlins and Kathryn S.Collins. The study paper is in the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome in Pennsylvania. The study explores the campaign efforts under ‘The Cribs for Kids’ and the effectiveness. Other factors such as progress and effect of the disease campaign have also been focused on. The critique paper within will seek to interrogate the research design and unravel what steps have been carried out well and correctly. ...

Introduction

Program evaluation and assessment in projected to the activities that are carried out in regard to the development determination. Project assessment helps the sponsors and the investors to have a clear overview of the program. The sponsors of the investment or the program are involved in the entire process as it they are the main player. Therefore, the process that is employed in the development planning, they are provided with the report as the evaluation and assessment are done. There are several steps followed in the conducting assessment and evaluation of the program. These steps include obtaining program description ...

- Governance and Board Relations

In governing an organization and in inducing change, it is important to consider the different factors that may positively or negatively affect the organization in reaching its goals. That way, the entire team or from a larger perspective, the entire organization would be able to make the necessary contingency plans in case something goes wrong because if there is even the slightest chance that something would go wrong, then something probably will. The main or key question that will be answered in this memorandum is how the organization can redesign a new nonprofit resource development strategy. Clearly, the previously implemented strategy ...

For Healthy Together Project, it focuses on physical activities and diets to influence the general lifestyle in Wales for healthy weights. During the family group teaching, together with the project coordinator and the project team, members learnt that the group had its evaluation designs as on-program evaluation and post program evaluation designs. On on-program evaluation design, members learnt that experts planned to conduct evaluations of the project programs after every 10 weeks. Participants will also be given opportunities to appraise stadium conditions and suggest whether there would be needs for new venues or not. Moreover, there will be a series ...

Introduction

The healthcare sector is one of the most vital institutions today. People require access to healthcare services in order to maintain a good health. An effective change design is needed in order to offer quality services to people. Change is essential in any institution because it enables people to have quality access to services in a more convenient way (Fawcett & Garity, 2009). The following paper focuses on change in the health sector through the introduction of compulsory two months palliative care course to all nurses. Implementation of the following program will be achieved using the Rosswurm and Larrabee six step ...

- In the perfect world, there is a symbiotic relationship between the policy maker and the agent of implementation. Describe that relationship at its best and at its worst.

At its best, the relationship between the policy maker and the agent of implementation enables collaboration between the two, which in turn ensures the effective and quick implementation of policies. Not only do these policies get enacted quickly, but the said implementation initiative also has more chances of succeeding as the agents of implementation will support the policy and ensure that all the resources necessary for a successful implementation are provided (“Creating Value through Collaboration”).

On the other hand, this relationship at its worst can lead to a lack of collaboration between the policy maker and the agent of implementation, ...

Abstract

Program evaluation extends the understanding of the subject being evaluated to include the "inputs", processes and objectives of the program, and sometimes its context. This approach is based on the assumption that the evaluation function is to determine the degree of achievement of the stated goals or objectives of the program. Details about the ethnic and demographic guise, features of economic activity, family and social life of illustrate tribes’ diversity comprising Alaska Native, American Indian, or Native Homesteads. The variety, a large palette of specific features and ethno-cultural phenomena shows that many manifestations and cultural phenomena of these minorities ...

- Process evaluation is measured differently than the outcome evaluation. In process evaluation, changes in beliefs, attitude and knowledge are discussed and in outcome evaluation, changes in preventive behavior, death and injury related morbidity is analyzed. - Process evaluation focuses on the development and implementation of a program while outcome evaluation focuses on the positive and negative results of a program. - Process evaluation recommends the short-term changes and outcome evaluation recommends the long-term changes. - Process evaluation is less costly than the outcome evaluation, which can be really costly .

Who is responsible for safety program evaluation?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration is responsible for ...

The society today is facing a rather disquieting series of developments affecting practical academic life in the contemporary society. Arguably, these developments risk degrading the pivotal role of cognitive endeavor or reasoned evaluative criticism in achieving, maintaining, and enhancing of good social justice program in the society. It is hard to simply educate on methods and means of doing evaluation; it is vital to convey the idea of evaluation as realistic, intellectual outlook and disposition on social and political platform. Overall, there is a pressing necessity to learn the need of humanistic evaluation in the social Justice programs. According to Geoff ...

Background

The Healthcare One health care systems is a non-profit, independent health care organization. We are known for the highest quality of patient care. Our dedication to excellence, compassion and innovation is rooted in our corporate culture. Also, our devotion to art and science of healing will guide us towards creation of our mission and vision. By creating a clear mission and vision statements, we intend to powerfully communicate our intentions, and also to motive our team to realize its goals.

Mission and Vision

Mission Our mission statement defines our purpose and our primary objectives. It is for internal reflection – to define key measures ...

In latest years, tuberculosis was a minor concern until in the recent years in Lull County. The county report shows a standard of three cases reported in the year since 1995 - 2001. During the following year, that is 2002, six new TB cases were recognized in a period of three months. Different from the past years, infected were fresh settlers Salvadoran people (McNeil, 2005). The primary objective of the program evaluation to establish the efficiency of the Program when it comes to putting off TB transmission among the immigrants. To attain above overarching aim, plan goals were established for projects first ...

Elizabeth Villanueva

Evidence Base Practice Abstract Tuberculosis is a bacterial caused disease which majorly affects the respiratory system with its effects with time, affecting the body and the entire immune system. Tuberculosis in this age of HIV/AIDs is a major opportunistic disease which if not detected early can exacerbate the health of a patient with HIV/AIDS (National Tuberculosis Conference (Bangladesh), Hossain, S, & National Anti-Tuberculosis Association of Bangladesh, 2009). Immigrants have traditionally been the most vulnerable groups when it comes to tuberculosis. Immigrants globally have been a hot bed for the deadly disease. The level of exposure of Tuberculosis among immigrants around the globe ...

Project Brief

We at Rogers Communication, Inc. are committed towards corporate social responsibility in Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Greater Vancouver (GV). We are Canada’s leading telecom services provider. Most of our valuable customers come from these two regions, making it all the more important for us to make a difference in the lives of people in these communities. As most of our new customers are youth going for their first mobile device, their long-term faith in our services is critical to the success of our business. Therefore, under out corporate social responsibility, we plan to invest where it brings ...

Logic Model for Program Planning

Logic model has been employed in planning programs for various problems. The model describes how various aspects of a program such as activities, resources, audiences, outputs, and outcomes are logically linked. It further describes how the above aspects are linked to the problem the program seeks to address. Initially, it was used in program evaluation for identifying performance measures. In this case, a program would be described in terms of logic model first before performance measures are identified. The model has since been adapted for use in program planning. In general, logic model either graphically or in narrative form seeks to ...

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PART 1

- At least one problem or guiding question related to your personal or professional setting that could be used in a program evaluation. (Note: Anything related to education, elementary schools, etc). Each year, federals, government and foundations fund educational projects and initiatives with the main goal of transforming lives of students, adults and families. Such a program needs to be evaluated in order to determine whether its goals and objectives are being met. - A statement defending the choice of problem or guiding question for program evaluation with support from the Spaulding text, Program Evaluation in Practice. ...

Jane Addams. Problems of Municipal Administration. January 1905. Thesis: According to Jane, the problems of municipal administration, and the shame of the cities in America is a result of the reformers’ persistent and over-reliance of outmoded ideas of the eighteenth century. The reformers have no or little faith in the people; hence rely on these ideas used in the ancient times. The author views those who draft the state constitutions and municipal regulations as the kind of authority who loves the people without seeking to know them. “A man of this generation easily discerns the crudeness of that ...

After the meeting and reviewing the details of the project, I have summarized that the cost of the project is exceeded than the amount which can be approved by the divisional manager. Analyzing the financials of the project, it can be concluded that the estimation made by the management for the project have been misinterpreted. The cost estimated for the salaries and benefits of the staff were overvalued. The cost estimated for hardware and software purchases along with the cost of lease, maintenance and licenses had been undervalued. This increased the actual cost of the project. Continuing cost ...

- A Thomas D. Cook is affiliated with the northwestern university. He is also a faculty fellow at the institute for policy research . At the Northwestern University, Thomas Cook is a professor in the fields of psychology, sociology, education and social policy. Thomas Cook’s major area of concentration is the methodology of program evaluation. He has written many books and articles in his stellar career and for his efforts and contributions, he has been awarded several awards. Some of the awards he has received are the Myrdal prize in 1982, the Rossi Award in 2012 and the Campbell prize ...

How Adam demonstrated the use of the concept of classification

The concept of classification implies the categorization of things into defined groups. Categorization is undertaken on the foundation of identified characteristics (Creswell, 2002). Basically, data is categorized or classified to make it most efficient and effective for use. Classification can be done using the names, features, families and such like factors. Classification as a concept was demonstrated by the Biblical Adam. He named all the wild animals and all the birds in the sky. Accordingly, Adam named all the species on earth so that they could be identified, accessed and used efficiently and effectively.

How Noah demonstrated the use of the concept of measurement

Measurement is the core of understanding ...

Outline

Introduction

Genesis 2:19 – 20 Describe how Adam demonstrated the use of the concept of classification?

"Genesis 6:12 – 22

Describe how Noah demonstrated the use of the concept of measurement?

"Exodus 18:13 - 27

Describe how Jethro, the father-in-law of Moses, demonstrated the concept of program evaluation?

"Daniel 1:1 – 21 Describe how Daniel and Melzar demonstrated the following: the use of a stated or implied research question and/or hypothesis; the use of one or more aspects of research methodology (participants, instruments, procedures).

Speculate on the specific type of research design Daniel used to conduct his study

Conclusion- -Types of ...