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ESSAY: MANAGEMENT This paper delves in Program Evaluation Method. These are emerging and contemporary issues in various program evaluations. It is important to highlight that evaluation is the process that involves the careful selection, identification, grading and the implementation of the defensive mechanisms in the determination of the value of a given item. Evaluation is for various purposes in every program in question (Donna 2012). The origin and current trends in the modern program evaluation began from the ancient forms.
These were in the forms of norm referenced testing, accreditation; standardized testing as well as criteria referenced testing and the effectiveness and efficiency of the experts. The impacts of this program evaluation are quite diverse. They include the putting into use several means and mechanisms to be used in evaluation, accepted codes of conduct and also escalating engagement of the various persons in the evaluation process. Technological advancements are quite significant and are employed in the various military forces (Joseph 2010).
The image above shows how program evaluation has been used in fostering security. It is important to highlight that there have been lots of improvements associated with the program. This is in reference to the advancements in the levels of technology. Evaluation is quite important to in many perspectives. This kind of development is therefore quite beneficial in boosting the security status. One of the reasons that make it important is that it helps in making the society better and also aids in the developing of the organizational set up and knowledge.
Evaluation is consequently in the political view for the managers and other affluent in the society in making various decisions that influence their political function. It is important to note that for proper running of the programs, there must be wise decisions that are made by the policy formulators and the various persons developing programs (Donna 2012). ReferencesDonnah, M. (2012) Program Evaluation Theory and Practice: A Comprehensive Guide, Boston, Guilford Press.Joseph, S. (2010) Handbook of Practical Program Evaluation, London, Wiley and Sons.
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