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time limitations, it may be possible to incorporate passive participation from
those groups as part of the overall process.
The selection of an assessment model also depends on the level of orga-
nizational commitment for the process. If there is limited commitment, then
it is unlikely that resources will be available for an extensive assessment pro-
cess. In this situation, a simpler method of assessment will provide at least
some information. If this process is well received, it can serve as a starting
point for more in-depth assessment later on.
Methods
There may be as many different methods of assessment as t ...