Question

Brief explanation and answer the question. include at least one “real life” example.

Planning for the program evaluation should begin ____________________

A. at the same time as program planning

B. once the program planning process has finished

C. once the program has been implemented

D. after the program has concluded

Answer 1

Evaluation criteria should be set in the planning phase of a project. Evaluation planning should occur early, while program goals and objectives are being developed. So, the planning for the program evaluation should begin at the same time as program planning.

Ex: Unlike goods and tangible products, evaluating services is very difficult and that too prior to purchase, it can only be evaluated after the service delivery. Some of the critical evaluation criteria for service can be following:

Pricing of the services offered

Highly priced than the market

Continuous price increases

Unfair or not upfront pricing (adding other service elements after the contract is signed)

Non-ethical / Deceptive pricing

Correct option: A. at the same time as program planning