Review
"Effective program evaluation is dependent on being able to see both the forest (the big picture) and the trees (the numerous technical considerations). McDavid and Hawthorn's text provides an excellent introduction to the program evaluation forest." -PSYCHCRITIQUES -- Michael C. Pyryt 20060101 "This book is a valuable addition to the literature concerned with the question of the utility of program evaluation and performance measurement to program improvement." -- Stanley Brooks and Charles Lusthaus 20061018 "These two scholars have produced a thorough introductory book covering almost all aspects of 'program evaluation' and 'performance measurement'. It is theoretically informed and comprehensive and draws out the pros and cons of different approaches to evaluation and performance review." -- John Wanna The Australian Journal of Public Administration 20080208
Book Description
Program Evaluation and Performance Measurement: An Introduction to Practice offers a conceptual, as well as practical, introduction to program evaluation and performance measurement for public and non-profit organizations. This introductory text discusses topics in a detailed fashion, making it a useful guide for practitioners who are constructing and implementing performance measurement systems as well as for students.