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A General Theory of Delegation, Accountability and Empowerment

Year: 1997

Type: article

Abstract: : Delegation, accountability, and empowerment are parts of a system aimed at high performance. This article presents definitions and purposes of these terms, describes the nature of their interrelationships and impacts on performance, and comments on how advanced program evaluation methods can render delegation and accountability more effective and empowerment less risky.

Source: Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation

DOI: 10.3138/cjpe.12.008

Author: J. Peter Venton

Language: English

Topic: Public Policy and Administration Research

Subfield: Public Administration

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W102909484

FWCI: 1.589

Cites: 13

Cited by: 9

Related to: 10