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Barkdoll, Gerald L. – Evaluation Practice, 1992
Anecdotal evidence from interviews with some program managers gives evidence that unintended negative consequences of evaluations are more than a theoretical concern; they are a real problem deserving an evaluator's attention and energy. Negative consequences usually include: (1) wasted resources; (2) demotivation; and (3) program destruction and…
Descriptors: Administrators, Evaluation Problems, Evaluation Utilization, Evaluators

Smith, Nick L. – Evaluation Practice, 1993
In spite of the scarcity of empirical studies of evaluation, such studies are critical to development of evaluation theory. Illustrative examples are given of studies of evaluation practice that operationalize theory. Although practitioners should continue public reflection, they must also focus on the independent and empirical study of…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research

Reineke, Robert A. – Evaluation Practice, 1991
Based on experiences in working with school district staff, suggestions for enhancing evaluation use through stakeholder involvement are discussed in terms of who should be involved, when involvement should occur, and how stakeholders should be involved via a dialogue-dependent process. (SLD)
Descriptors: Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization