need assessment
[niːd əˈsɛsmənt]
nounpl: need assessments
avaliação de necessidades
1. A systematic process of identifying and evaluating the gaps between current conditions and desired conditions, determining what resources or interventions are required
The organization conducted a need assessment to determine what training programs were most critical for their employees.
A organização realizou uma avaliação de necessidades para determinar quais programas de treinamento eram mais críticos para seus funcionários.
2. In social services and healthcare, an evaluation process to identify what services or support an individual or community requires
A comprehensive need assessment was performed before developing the community health program.
Uma avaliação de necessidades abrangente foi realizada antes de desenvolver o programa de saúde comunitária.
3. In education and development contexts, an analysis to determine skill gaps and learning requirements
The need assessment revealed that students required additional support in mathematics and literacy.
A avaliação de necessidades revelou que os alunos precisavam de apoio adicional em matemática e alfabetização.
Need assessment is a standard practice in Brazilian and American organizations across sectors including education, healthcare, corporate training, and social work. In Brazil, it's commonly used in program development funded by NGOs and government agencies. In the USA, need assessments are mandatory in many grant applications and program evaluations, reflecting a culture of evidence-based decision making.
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