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The inherently political nature of program evaluators and evaluation research |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Health Management and Policy, Dornsife School of Public Health, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, United States;2. Urban Health Collaborative, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, United States;2. Chemistry of Life Processes Institute, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, United States;3. Center for Synthetic Biology, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, United States;4. Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States;5. Simpson Querrey Institute, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States |
| Abstract: | This paper discusses the importance of addressing the political dynamics inherent in any evaluation research process. The theoretical orientation contributing to the denial and avoidance of politics is articulated and contrasted with one which posits politics as normative and useful. A connection is drawn between stakeholder and case study approaches to evaluation. It is argued that both are effective routes to evaluations which facilitate decision making. A case example of a study of Community Development Block Grant agencies is used to detail problems accompanying avoidance of politics. Guidelines for effectively addressing and using politics are offered. |
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