Multiple Objectives in Environmental Protection Programs

This research demonstrates the need for and the usefulness of a multi-dimensional approach to the management of environmental programs. While the thrust of the paper is toward environmental quality programs the conceptual development is appropriate for many public sector programs. The paper describe...

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Published in:Policy sciences 1978-02, Vol.9 (1), p.87-96
Main Authors: Dinkel, John J., Joyce E. Erickson
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Air quality
Environmental policy
Environmental programs
Environmental Protection
Environmental quality
Goals
Management
Management science
Natural resources
Organizational Effectiveness
Program Implementation
Quality management
Tradeoff analysis
Water quality
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Summary:This research demonstrates the need for and the usefulness of a multi-dimensional approach to the management of environmental programs. While the thrust of the paper is toward environmental quality programs the conceptual development is appropriate for many public sector programs. The paper describes an experiment in the determination of multi-dimensional objectives within three programs in a state environmental quality program. In addition, measures of effectiveness, based on the multi-dimensional objectives, are proposed as relevant measures of program effectiveness.
ISSN:0032-2687
1573-0891
DOI:10.1007/BF00137980