Basic Evaluation Methods

Provides those charged with conducting evaluations guidance, including a discussion of the risks and pitfalls. This text also equips readers with the skills to interpret and assess evaluations provided by others. It employs case studies, examples, self-assessment exercises and checklists. Evaluation of staff and procedures is now a regular part of organisational efficiency, yet few people are given any training or guidance in how to set about it. This book provides this guidance, giving a step-by-step guide to designing evaluations. Questions of costs, benefits, types of methods and ethics are all discussed. The book also equips the reader with the skills to assess evaluations provided by outsiders. This book provides guidance on how to evaluate staff and procedures and includes a step-by-step guide to designing evaluations. Questions of cost, benefits, types of methods and ethics are all discussed. The book also equips the reader with the skills to assess evaluations provided by external consultants.