Organizational Improvement and Accountability
Author | : Brian M. Stecher |
Publisher | : Rand Corporation |
Total Pages | : 155 |
Release | : 2004-02-19 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780833035950 |
ISBN-13 | : 0833035959 |
Rating | : 4/5 (959 Downloads) |
Download or read book Organizational Improvement and Accountability written by Brian M. Stecher and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2004-02-19 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines five accountability models--two from the manufacturing sector; a performance incentive model used in the evaluation of job training programs for the poor; accountability in the legal sector; and accountability in health care as shown by clinical practice guidelines, use of statistical risk-adjustment methods, and the public reporting of health performance measures. The authors summarize the models' effectiveness and draw lessons for implementing the No Child Left Behind Act.