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Lacy, William B.; And Others – 1979
The recent conceptualization of organizations as "open" adaptive systems rather than "closed" systems has lead to increased interest in the relationship between the organization and its significant environmental influences. In order to study the perceived sources of internal (organizational) and external (environmental)…
Descriptors: Accountability, Agency Role, Environmental Influences, Extension Agents
Peer reviewedBeaulieu, Joyce; Webb, John – Journal of Rural Health, 2002
Complex community health promotion programs are being held accountable for their effectiveness, but rural public health departments lack staff and expertise to carry out evaluations. In Kentucky, a university evaluation expert trains local public health staff in technical skills for program evaluation and provides ongoing mentoring and technical…
Descriptors: Accountability, College Role, Community Programs, Health Programs
