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Chapter Five - Conclusions
Pages 29-31

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... However, the primary focus of the STAs responding to the questionnaire was on success measures related to DBE firms rather than on internal or administrative goals. STAs were requested to provide their thoughts and expertise on what the greatest barriers were or remain for DBE utilization.
From page 30...
... In particular, the following topics are suggested for future research: • Program effectiveness and performance measures – Methods for improving goal setting accuracy -- Some STAs are successfully achieving their goals, whereas others are not, based on their reported goals and achievements. The methods for establishing goals could be studied to better assist DBE program administrators.
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... • Best practices – DBE company growth models -- Growth models would aid DBE firms in understanding the pattern of growth for a construction firm in the transportation construction industry. Suggestions for all aspects of business growth could assist in business decision making.


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