Evidence-Based Practice: Challenging The Rational Wisdom

Keywords

accountability; evidence-based management; evidence-based policy; Evidence-based practice; performance management

Abstract

The field of performance measurement (PM) is firmly entrenched as a management practice in many governments, agencies, and nonprofit organizations. Though emerging later, the field of evidence-based practice (EBP) has developed simultaneously as a new approach to enhance agency performance. While both rationality-oriented reforms intend to enhance program or agency performance, these two related rational approaches are seldom considered in concert. This essay examines the conceptual underpinnings and practical linkages between PM and EBP to explore how EBP and PM can be jointly implemented as tools to advance agency goals. As rational approaches aimed at improving performance, these two distinct tools are not substitutes, but integrated components of a results-driven strategic management approach. As a conceptual assessment, the article offers practical advice and broad appeal to performance-oriented practitioners seeking to improve agency performance.

Publication Date

7-29-2017

Publication Title

International Journal of Public Administration

Volume

40

Issue

9

Number of Pages

730-743

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1080/01900692.2016.1187167

Socpus ID

84979000002 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84979000002

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