A case study of the implementation of outcomes-based funding within a local United Way system: Some implications for practicing community psychology

American Journal of Community Psychology

Volumn 29, Issue 6, 2001, Pages 851-874

  Julian, David A ^a  

^a United Way of Franklin County ^*  (United States)

Author keywords

Evaluation; Funding for human services; Human services planning; Outcomes based funding; Practicing community psychology

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; ECONOMICS; FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT; HEALTH CARE QUALITY; HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH; HUMAN; INTERVIEW; ORGANIZATION; ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT; OUTCOME ASSESSMENT; QUESTIONNAIRE; SOCIAL BEHAVIOR; SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY; SOCIAL WELFARE; STANDARD; UNITED STATES; URBAN POPULATION;

CHARITIES; DECISION MAKING, ORGANIZATIONAL; FINANCING, ORGANIZED; HUMANS; INTERVIEWS; OHIO; ORGANIZATIONAL CASE STUDIES; ORGANIZATIONAL INNOVATION; OUTCOME ASSESSMENT (HEALTH CARE); PROGRAM EVALUATION; PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL; QUESTIONNAIRES; SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY; SOCIAL WELFARE; URBAN POPULATION;

EID: 0035752894     PISSN: 00910562     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1012963415118     Document Type: Article

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