This work investigates the methodologies and metrics required to accurately evaluate the efficacy of training programs and therapeutic interventions within organizational and clinical settings. The authors, James A. Belasco and Harrison M. Trice, draw upon their backgrounds in organizational behavior and industrial relations to propose a structured framework for measuring behavioral change. They argue that traditional assessment models often fail to account for the complexity of human adaptation, necessitating a more rigorous, data-driven approach to determine if interventions produce lasting results.

Experts in the field of organizational development recognize this text as a technical resource for practitioners seeking to standardize evaluation processes. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is intended for professionals and researchers rather than casual readers.