Characteristics of an Ideal Program
| Author | Scott Bayley |
| DOI | 10.1177/1035719X0100100217 |
| Published date | 01 December 2001 |
| Date | 01 December 2001 |
| Published By | Sage Publications, Inc. |
| Subject Matter | Article |
Evaluation Journal of Australasia, Vol. 1 (new series), No. 2, December 2001
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Politically viable
■supported by government, the host agency, and
key players in the policy network
■supported by the socio-economic elite
■portrayed in a positive way by the mass media
■meets the needs of the host agency
■meets the needs of significant interest groups
■an absence of significant opposition among the
general public
Economically feasible
■cost-effective in addressing some need/problem/
issue
■low start up and operational costs
■efficient/profitable
Legally compliant
■complies with relevant legislation including
administrative law
■provides procedural due process
Administratively feasible
■effective program leadership
■host agency has the administrative capacity to
effectively implement the program
■program is well matched to the agency’s general
strategic direction and culture
■program is able to demonstrate accountability
Technically sound
■appropriate program design/logic
■strategies are effective in achieving the
program’s objectives
■program has no negative side-effects
■program has a high rate of coverage
■program is culturally appropriate for the its
clients
■responsive to changing needs and preferences
Enhances citizenship
■satisfies the program’s clientele
■ethical
■equitable
■accessible
■socially just
■democratic
■promotes citizenship
■promotes a sense of community
Ideal interventions are
■keyed to easily identified problems
■consistent with the values of program staff and
clients
■difficult to implement incorrectly
■robust in effects across clients and service
providers
■inexpensive
■able to have a significant positive impact upon
many citizens (as judged by relevant criteria
■highly accountable.
CHARACTERISTICS OF AN IDEAL PROGRAM
A checklist for designers and evaluators Scott Bayley
ideal program
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