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Peer reviewedCovaleski, Mark A.; Dirsmith, Mark W. – Evaluation and Program Planning: An International Journal, 1984
By demystifying traditional rational accounting perspectives, the work of Ginsberg (TM 508 964) offers a basis to develop notions of accountability in relation to meaningful work processes. (BW)
Descriptors: Accountability, Accountants, Accounting, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedGinsberg, Pauline E. – Evaluation and Program Planning: An International Journal, 1984
Premature application of quantitative indicators formerly used for individual assessment and research to bureaucratic decision making can produce side effects that are dysfunctional in nature. In order to illustrate this phenomenon, the author reviews a general literature and utilizes examples form mental health care. (Author/BW)
Descriptors: Accountability, Decision Making, Evaluation Methods, Evaluation Utilization
