Benefits of Program Evaluation to Decision

Program evaluation refers to the systematic process of gathering information and putting them all together in order to generate an overall assessment of a course of study, polity or project needed in decision-making. It provides a list of the strengths and weaknesses used in assessing the efficiency of a program. Both profit and non-profit organizations depend on program evaluation as a tool in gauging the performance of their projects. Often ignored in the process of program implementation, program evaluation is, in fact, inevitable in providing constructive information for the improvement of an organization.In an evaluation, the data analyzed serve as guide for decision-makers on how well a program or project is operating. This answers questions regarding the effectiveness of the program to the implementer and beneficiaries, the attainment of the program goals and objectives, and the options for early improvement (McNamara, 2002). Evaluation of the internal and external factor s affecting the operation of the program aims to provide credible, objective, and pertinent conclusions to decision-makers.Internal evaluation, cover song all levels of an organization, requires the participation the program staff and stakeholders in the assessment of the program operation. External evaluation, on the another(prenominal) hand, takes account of the changing conditions outside of the organization that may have an influence to the performance of a program (Freeman, 2006). Findings of a program evaluation would serve as ground for the betterment of a project and the organization, as well.This would also serve as basis for the maintenance of existing program policies and construction of more court and time-efficient operations. Moreover, evaluation can serve as basis for other organizations in carrying out analogous plans. References Freeman, B. (2006). The brilliance of Program Evaluation. from http//501cweb. wordpress. com/2006/12/30/the-importance-of-program-evalu ation/ McNamara, C. (2002). A Basic Guide to Program Evaluation Electronic Version, from http//www. tgci. com/magazine/A%20Basic%20Guide%20to%20Program%20Evaluation. pdf