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The Role of Contextual Variables in Evaluation Decision Making

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  • Linnea L. Jatulis

    (Russell Sage College)

  • Dianna L. Newman

    (University at Albany, State University of New York)

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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.

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  • Linnea L. Jatulis & Dianna L. Newman, 1991. "The Role of Contextual Variables in Evaluation Decision Making," Evaluation Review, , vol. 15(3), pages 364-377, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:evarev:v:15:y:1991:i:3:p:364-377
    DOI: 10.1177/0193841X9101500304
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