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A theories‐based systemic framework for evaluating diverse portfolios of scientific work, part 1: Micro and meso indicators
Author(s) -
Jordan Gretchen B.,
Hage Jerald,
Mote Jonathon
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
new directions for evaluation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.374
H-Index - 40
eISSN - 1534-875X
pISSN - 1097-6736
DOI - 10.1002/ev.257
Subject(s) - macro , management science , work (physics) , focus (optics) , computer science , process management , sociology , knowledge management , business , economics , engineering , mechanical engineering , physics , optics , programming language
Recently, several articles have argued for changes in the kinds of evaluation being conducted for research, technology, and development (RTD) programs. Among other suggestions, these are of special merit: (1) a more macro and systemic focus, (2) concentrating on the processes of generating innovation, (3) using theory to guide the RTD evaluation, and (4) identifying blockages and obstacles. The authors put forth a multilevel, theories‐based framework of indicators for RTD evaluations that addresses these suggestions and is a guide for policy makers in policy formulation and reformulation. © Wiley Periodicals, Inc.