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Enterprise Policy Evaluation: Is There a "New" Way of Doing It?
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Lenihan, Helena – Evaluation and Program Planning, 2011
Given that most economies are now in recession, policymakers are looking to small firms to act as engines of economic growth; this has led to a revived interest in the role of enterprise policy. The "new" enterprise policy is systemic, promoting and shaping externalities and capabilities. At its core are R&D, innovation and education. It…
Descriptors: Economic Progress, Program Evaluation, Models, Logical Thinking
Evaluating a National Science and Technology Program Using the Human Capital and Relational Asset Perspectives
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Hung, Chia-Liang; Chou, Jerome Chih-Lung; Roan, Hung-Wei – Evaluation and Program Planning, 2010
The purpose of this research is to evaluate the performance of the National Science and Technology Program (NSTP) by targeting the Taiwan National Telecommunication Program (NTP) initiated in 1998. The Taiwan telecommunications industry has prospered, currently occupying key positions in global markets even though NTP seldom contributes positively…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, National Programs, Human Capital, Telecommunications
The Case Study as Research Heuristic: Lessons from the R&D Value Mapping Project.
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Bozeman, Barry; Klein, Hans K. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1999
Examines the role of prototype case studies as the foundation for later evaluation through two studies from the "R&D Value Mapping Project," a study that will involve more than 30 cases. Explores the usefulness of case studies in defining and assessing subsequent research efforts. (SLD)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Evaluation Methods, Heuristics, Program Evaluation
Using an Evaluability Assessment To Select Methods for Evaluating State Technology Development Programs: The Case of the Georgia Research Alliance.
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Youtie, Jan; Bozeman, Barry; Shapira, Philip – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1999
Describes an evaluability assessment of the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA), a technology development program. Presents the steps involved in conducting an evaluability assessment, including development of an understanding of the program and its stakeholders. Analyzes and compares different methods by which the GRA could be evaluated. (SLD)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Evaluation Methods, Program Evaluation, Research and Development
A Marketing Approach to Evaluation: Four Lessons for Evaluators from the Honda Motor Company.
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Mangano, Michael F. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1992
Describes lessons evaluators can learn from the Honda Motor Company and how an evaluation office within the Department of Health and Human Services has applied these lessons. The lessons include (1) sound market research; (2) creating top-notch production capabilities; (3) building a better mousetrap; and (4) aggressive product selling. (SLD)
Descriptors: Business Administration, Evaluation Methods, Evaluators, Marketing
Evaluating Technology Transfer and Diffusion.
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Bozeman, Barry; And Others – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1988
Four articles discuss the evaluation of technology transfer and diffusion: (1) "Technology Transfer at the U.S. National Laboratories: A Framework for Evaluation"; (2) "Application of Social Psychological and Evaluation Research: Lessons from Energy Information Programs"; (3) "Technology and Knowledge Transfer in Energy R and D Laboratories: An…
Descriptors: Diffusion (Communication), Evaluation, Information Dissemination, Research and Development
The Effect of Product Development on Educational Change for the Handicapped.
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Gallaher, Karen S.; And Others – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1987
The effectiveness of product development as a component of technical assistance services offered to demonstration projects is examined. It is concluded that written documents produced by technical assistance agencies do not appear to have a direct effect on programs delivering services to the handicapped. (Author/LMO)
Descriptors: Demonstration Programs, Disabilities, Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education
The Project Vita as a Documentation and Evaluation Tool for Large-Scale Research and Development Projects.
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Smith, Nick L.; Florini, Barbara M. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1993
Project "vita" (similar to the individual's professional vita) is proposed as a documentation technique for providing detailed but manageable descriptions of large research and development projects. Two field trials, projects to develop new evaluation methods and technology for storage and retrieval of full-text material, illustrate use…
Descriptors: Documentation, Evaluation Methods, Field Tests, Information Management
Toward a Reciprocal Research, Development, and Dissemination System: The Struggle for a New Paradigm in the Reauthorization of the Office of Research and Improvement.
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Peters, Laurence – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1993
The case for an in-depth evaluation of many federal education programs is argued, particularly those providing site-specific information capable of informing program improvement. The reauthorization of the Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI) offers an opportunity for the U.S. Department of Education to play a leadership role in…
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Demonstration Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Government