Stakeholders and Standards of Evaluation Process Paper

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Write a paragraph explaining each of these. For one of them, elaborate more fully, explaining the six steps of the evaluation process and how they would be completed related to this stakeholder. So tell me how you would explain the six steps of the evaluation process to the stakeholder based on their level of understanding, investment and their focus. This will work out to be approximately a 500 word document.

Purpose

The writing assignment for this week is one where you will use your chosen course scenario. Go back and re-read it so it is fresh in your mind. Using the information you learned in your reading this week, think about who would be your stakeholders who are interested in the program or agency discussed in your scenario. Identify at least four

Include in your explanation:

  • Identify four stakeholders for your agency or program
  • An explanation of the six steps of the evaluation process for one of these

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Chapter 4 Standards Joint Committee on Standards for Evaluation Accuracy Utility Propriety Feasibility Utility Does the evaluation have meaningful purpose? Will evaluation meet information needs of various stakeholders? Will relevant, timely information be provided? Feasibility Are planned activities realistic? Will evaluation represent an appropriate use of resources? Will evaluation be minimally disruptive to operations? Propriety Is the evaluation ethical? Are the rights of individuals protected? Is the welfare of those involved protected? Accuracy Will the evaluation produce valid and eliable results? Inappropriate Uses of Evaluation Justifying decisions already made Public relations, to distract from negative events Performance appraisals for individuals Fulfilling funding requirements USED APPROPRIATELY EVALUATION IS AN OPEN TRANSPARENT PROCESS Appropriate Uses of Evaluation Internal decision-making • As feedback External decision-making • Demonstration of accountability • Information about policy and program development • Knowledge-building Chapter 3 The Evaluation Process Steps in the Evaluation Process Engage stakeholders Describe the program Focus the evaluation Collect and analyze data Ensure conclusions are based on the data Plan for use of findings Professional Standards of Evaluation Utility • Formative • Summative Feasibility Propriety Accuracy Political Agendas May result in contention, conflict and undue attempts to influence the outcomes of evaluation and resulting decisions Following standards of evaluation can prevent such distortions Inappropriate use of Evaluations Justifying decisions already made Public relations Fulfilling funding requirements Appropriate Uses of Evaluation Internal decisionmaking External decision making
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I will mark this as complete since time is running out. I will continue when you attach the specific scenario you chose.
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Running head: STAKEHOLDERS AND EVALUATION

STAKEHOLDERS AND EVALUATION
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Four Stakeholders for the Program
Stakeholders are used to referring to the individuals who have an interest in the program
or who are positively involved in the particular program. One of the stakeholders of my program
is the program sponsor. The program sponsor is solely tasked with the role or responsibility of
assigning resources and enforcing resolutions for the program. Another important stakeholder in
my program is the program manager. The program manager plays the role of ensuring that the
resources needed for the program to work effectively are availed. The internal and external
customers of the program are also significant stakeholders for the particular program. The
internal and ...


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