Evaluation is an important tool for improving management. Through organizational assessment - commonly known as evaluation - the effectiveness of an organization is measured in terms of its functioning, problems and achievements from both the behaviourial and social system points of view (Lawler, Nadler and Cammann, 1980). Organizational assessment thus involves "measurement of variables related to patterns of organizational behaviour and effectiveness" (Nadler, Mackman and Lawdler, 1979). It can play an important role in helping managers improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their operations and can be an instrument for creating public support for the research programmes and outreach activities