Evaluation in the Government of Alberta

Adapting to the “New Way”

Authors

  • Susan E. Bradley Bradley Wells Management Consulting, St. Albert, Alberta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.0016.003

Abstract

This article describes the evolution of evaluation from its traditional meaning to a more generic application in the Government of Alberta since 1994. The major influences in this transition have been business planning with its emphasis on performance measurement, more open government, an emphasis on practicality, scrutiny, the “empowerment” wave, and a strategic, forward- looking focus. The article concludes that the application of traditional evaluation will remain inconsistent, but the application of evaluative activities will increase.

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Published

2002-01-21

How to Cite

Bradley, S. E. (2002). Evaluation in the Government of Alberta: Adapting to the “New Way”. Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation, 16(3), 29–43. https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.0016.003

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 3 (2002): Special Issue

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Copyright (c) 2002 Susan E. Bradley

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