There Are a Number of Different Methodologies That Program Planners

question 14

Multiple Choice

There are a number of different methodologies that program planners can use when beginning a needs assessment. Which of the following questions would a planner NOT consider when deciding on the method for the needs assessment?

• A) What resources are available?
• B) How soon does the needs assessment have to be completed?
• C) What type of data is currently available?
• D) How accurate or precise does it need to be?

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Definitions:

Organic Organization

A flexible, adaptive type of organizational structure that encourages cooperation and collaboration among employees.

Bureaucratic

Pertaining to a system of government or organization that is marked by fixed rules, a hierarchy of authority, and a focus on procedural correctness.

Centralized

A system where decision-making authority is concentrated at a single point or in the hands of few within an organization.

Decentralized

A system where decision-making powers are distributed among various levels or locations rather than being concentrated in a central authority.