Discussion board 1 with references

Assignment : Performance Measurement

This module taught you that performance measurement has become a very important aspect of the program evaluation process as the stakeholders in the agency or program will want to see evidence that the outcomes are being met and, if not, what specifically needs to be addressed or fixed in order to meet those outcomes.

Tasks:

In about 300 words, respond to the following:

• How does performance measurement differ from program evaluation?

• What do you think are the key benefits of using performance measurement as part of the program evaluation process?

• If you were working for an agency that is in its upcoming year and that only has the money and manpower to develop and carry out either program evaluation capabilities (putting its resources into developing the capability to conduct performance evaluations) or performance measurement capabilities (putting its resources into measuring the key outputs and outcomes for its programs), which one of these would you do first? Why?

Discussion board 2 with references

This module taught you that ethical practice during the evaluation process is vital to the reliability of the evaluation that is produced. As in most areas of the helping professions, the ethical principles are not absolute, leading to an evaluator's careful consideration of the actions he or she takes and the strategies he or she employs.

Tasks:

Using the Argosy University online library resources and the Internet, research and read about the assignment topic. In a minimum of 200 words, respond to the following:

• Analyze Fiona's case from your textbook. What are the ethical issues that you believe she is facing?

• What are the "benefits and costs" from Fiona's perspectives?

• What are the "benefits and costs" from the agencies' perspectives?

• If you were Fiona, what would be your decision (conduct the evaluation in-house or contract out)? What is your rationale for this decision?

Attachment:- The Fionas case.rar