Organizational improvement and accountability lessons for education from other sectors

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-...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Corporativo: Rand Education (Institute) (-)
Otros Autores: Stecher, Brian M. (-), Kirby, Sheila Nataraj, 1946-
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Santa Monica, CA : Rand Corp 2004.
Edición:1st ed
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Sumario: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.
Notas:"Rand Education."
"MG-136-WFHF"--P. [4] of cover.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (155 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-134).
ISBN:9781283597319
9786613909763
9780833035950