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¶ … human services organization of interest to you. Then explain one specific purpose for conducting a program evaluation in that organization. Provide one example that illustrates how program evaluation might be utilized for this purpose. Support your response with references to the Learning Resources. Finally, draw a conclusion about the usefulness of program evaluation in assessing human services programs and services
Program evaluation is both essential and useful for human services administrators. Evaluation is a process that involves collecting and analysis of data then using the information acquired to determine whether your organization or program is effectively carrying out its planned activities (Curry, Rutgers The State University of New Jersey, & Professional, 2008).
An evaluation can show the extent to which your organization or program is achieving its stated objectives and the expected results. Program evaluation is an essential organizational practice used by organizations across...
Program can be integrated into a human service organization program at any point of the program but, it is not practiced consistently in the program. It is necessary for fulfilling operating principles which guiding an organization's activities (Rossi, 1999).
An example of a human service organization is, the Center of Disease Control (CDC) which mainly deals with public health and they refer to effective program evaluation as a systematic way of improving and accounting for public health actions by involving processes that are useful, practical, ethical, and accurate (CDC, 1992). Program evaluation guides public health professionals in their duties. In CDC, program evaluation is useful in the following ways,
a) using facts from the evaluation as a basis for decision-making and action taking;
b) performing effectively and efficiently as a service agency
c) ensuring that their activities are outcome- oriented
d) It helps them be accountable in what they…
human services organization in your community. Then, describe two potential stakeholders related to the organization. Finally, explain the value and influence of these stakeholders in the organization's success. Be specific and use examples to support your explanation. Stakeholder analysis of nonprofit organization: The Girl Scouts "Nonprofits are challenged to fulfill the demands of these different stakeholder groups, as well as those of the clients they serve. Although the need to demonstrate
human services organizations are involved in policy advocacy (one organization should be from the video carousel and one from your area of interest). Then explain one benefit and one limitation of engaging in policy advocacy. Be specific and provide examples. One of the most interesting of policy advocacy examples associated with the transcript is the employment barriers issue that has to do with criminal history, where individuals are barred from
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