The Role of Contextual Variables in Evaluation Decision Making

Linnea L. Jatulis and Dianna L. Newman
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Linnea L. Jatulis: Russell Sage College
Dianna L. Newman: University at Albany, State University of New York

Evaluation Review, 1991, vol. 15, issue 3, 364-377

Abstract: This experimental study examined the interactions of potential loss, time, and self-efficacy of the program manager on need for information in an evaluation decision. The theoretical framework was provided by Janis and Mann's conflict decision-making model and by self-efficacy theory. The sample consisted of 259 managers of home health agencies in New York State. Results showed a significant three-way interaction on both sources and types of information. Managers with high self-efficacy needed less information in situations of high potential loss and inadequate time; managers with low self-efficacy needed more information in these situations regardless of time.

Date: 1991
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DOI: 10.1177/0193841X9101500304

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