Comparative Influence of Political, Cost/Benefit, and Statistical Information on Administrative Decision Making.

Lorenzen, Gary L.; Braskamp, Larry A.

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Publication Date: 1978

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Comparative Influence of Political, Cost/Benefit, and Statistical Information on Administrative Decision Making.

Lorenzen, Gary L.; Braskamp, Larry A.

Evaluation and Program Planning, v1 n3 p235-38 1978

In simulated decision-making situations in a community mental health center, three types of information were studied and rated: political; cost-benefit, and statistical. Only cost-benefit information was rated as significantly influencing administrators' decisions. (MH)

Descriptors: Administrators, Community Health Services, Cost Effectiveness, Decision Making, Evaluation Criteria, Information Utilization, Mental Health Programs, Political Influences, Program Evaluation, Simulation, Statistical Data, Technical Reports

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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