Evaluation based on CSH

Evaluation based on CSH

1. Based on the work of C. West Churchman

   • Identified 12 categories associated with any purposeful system
     • Werner Ulrich turns the categories into operational questions
       • The 12 questions are grouped under 4 sources of influence
         • Motivation
         • Control
         • Expertise
         • Legitimacy
         • All questions are asked in a normative and in a descriptive mode
           • Contrasts the real and ideal situation to make an evaluation
         • The sources of influence are associated to any human activity driven by a sense of purpose

2. It can be applied to any purposeful system of interest, related with human purpose.

   • Typically used for the evaluation of plans or plannning processes.

3. Why use CSH?

   • Boundary judgements encapture key dimensions of any purposeful system of interest.
   • Value judgements are made transparent
   • Securing improvement provides the driving principle for evaluation.

4. Technique

   • Identify the system of interest (SoI)
     • Reflect and make a note on your own role as evaluator
       • For the SoI identified, attempt to locate where it fits within the three level hierarchy of planning
         • Identify associated stakeholders representing beneficiaries, decision makers, experts, and witnesses
           • Monological & Dialogical Approachs
             • Final Evaluation