Evaluation in Organizations: A Systematic Approach to Enhancing Learning, Performance, and ChangeTake control of your resources and get the most out of your work with this helpful guide on organization and productivity. From new product launches to large-scale training initiatives, organizations need the tools to measure the effectiveness of their programs, processes, and systems. In Evaluation in Organizations, learning theory experts Darlene Russ-Eft and Hallie Preskill integrate the most current research with practical applications to provide a fully revised new edition of this essential resource for managers, human resource professionals, students, and teachers. |
Contents
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The Evolution of Evaluation | 35 |
Evaluating Learning Performance and Change Initiatives | 71 |
The Politics and Ethics of Evaluation Practice | 111 |
Focusing the Evaluation | 141 |
Selecting an Evaluation Design | 173 |
Choosing Data Collection Methods | 209 |
Archival Data | 229 |
Sampling | 345 |
Analyzing Evaluation Data | 359 |
Communicating and Reporting Evaluation Activities and Findings | 399 |
Planning Managing and Budgeting the Evaluation | 443 |
Evaluating the Evaluation | 461 |
Strategies for Implementing Evaluation in Organizations | 475 |
The Readiness for Organizational Learning | 491 |
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