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AEM507Agricultural Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Management Of Agricultural Personnel

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of managing agricultural extension personnel. It explores the meaning, objectives, and scope of personnel management in agricultural extension. The course covers organizational structures, departmentalization, and the qualities of effective extension personnel. Students will learn about challenges faced by extension personnel managers, agricultural policy formulation, manpower planning, and staff appraisal techniques, equipping them with skills for effective human resource management in agricultural contexts.

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200h
Study Time
13
Weeks
15h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Personnel ManagementAgricultural ExtensionHuman ResourcesStaff AppraisalExtension Policy

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
📖
Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Personnel Management Concepts

2

Extension Management Objectives

3

Management Theories

4

Staff Recruitment and Training

5

Staff Appraisal Methods

6

Budgeting and Reporting

7

Supervision and Control

8

Managerial Skills

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Extension Manager

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Agricultural Officer

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Human Resource Manager

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Training Coordinator

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Project Manager

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Government Agricultural AgenciesNon-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)Agricultural Research InstitutesPrivate Agricultural CompaniesRural Development Programs

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Introduction

2h

Unit 1: Concept and Meaning of Management

2 study hours
  • •Define management and its origins.
  • •Explain the concept of leading by example.
  • •Describe management as a program and its components.
Week
2

Module 1: Introduction

4h

Unit 2: Objectives of Personnel Management in Extension

2 study hours
  • •Identify the implications of management.
  • •Describe management as a process.
  • •Explain management in agricultural extension.

Unit 3: Role of Management in Agricultural Extension

2 study hours
  • •Appreciate the role of management in problem-solving.
  • •Identify the developmental role of management.
  • •State the role of management in national welfare.
Week
3

Module 2: Scope and Functions of Personnel Management

3h

Unit 1: Conditions for Effective Extension Management

3 study hours
  • •Identify conditions that will make extension management effective.
  • •Explain the relationship between conditions required for effective extension management.
  • •State the role of a conducive environment in extension management.
Week
4

Module 2: Scope and Functions of Personnel Management

3h

Unit 2: Goals and Functions of Management

3 study hours
  • •Identify the essence for which management is discharged.
  • •Explain the goal of management and what level of achievement is acceptable.
  • •Categorize the 'how' of management.
Week
5

Module 3: Principles of Personnel Management

4h

Unit 1: Management Theories

2 study hours
  • •Describe management theories.
  • •Explain the purpose of agricultural extension management theories.

Unit 2: Classification of Agricultural Extension Management Theories

2 study hours
  • •Explain the functional theory.
  • •Describe how the decision-making theory explains management.
  • •List the merits of the human relations theory.
Week
6

Module 3: Principles of Personnel Management

3h

Unit 3: Theory XYZ

3 study hours
  • •Explain the similarities and differences between theories X and Y.
  • •Identify how theory Z explains management.
  • •Describe the interrelationships between theories X, Y, and Z.
Week
7

Module 4: Personal Qualities of a Good Extension Personnel Manager

3h

Unit 1: Competencies in Agricultural Extension Management

3 study hours
  • •Explain the competencies required in agricultural extension management for achieving tasks.
  • •List the managerial and administrative competencies.
Week
8

Module 4: Personal Qualities of a Good Extension Personnel Manager

3h

Unit 2: Basic Core Competencies Required in Agricultural Extension Management

3 study hours
  • •Explain each basic core competency required as personal qualities by a good extension personnel manager.
Week
9

Module 5: Functions of a Personnel Department I

4h

Unit 1: Personnel Management Processes

2 study hours
  • •Identify or list the personnel management processes.
  • •Describe the personnel management process.

Unit 2: Planning

2 study hours
  • •State the reason for planning.
  • •Explain the different levels of planning.
  • •State the role of leadership in planning.
Week
10

Module 5: Functions of a Personnel Department I

3h

Unit 3: Organizing

3 study hours
  • •Explain the term organizing.
  • •Describe the issues addressed by organizing.
  • •State the essence of organizing.
Week
11

Module 6: Functions of A Personnel Department II (Staffing)

4h

Unit 1: Staffing

2 study hours
  • •Identify the concept of staffing.
  • •Explain the management function of staffing.

Unit 2: Predicting Personnel/Staff Needs and Staff Selection

2 study hours
  • •Explain the essence of predicting personnel/staff needs.
  • •Describe staff selection and what it entails.
Week
12

Module 6: Functions of A Personnel Department II (Staffing)

4h

Unit 3: Staff Recruitment and Placement

2 study hours
  • •Describe staff recruitment and job description.
  • •Explain the need for staff placement.
  • •Identify the factors to be considered in staff recruitment.

Unit 4: Staff Appraisal or Evaluation

2 study hours
  • •Describe staff appraisal.
  • •Identify the purpose of staff appraisal.
  • •List the advantages of staff appraisal.
Week
13

Module 6: Functions of A Personnel Department II (Staffing)

3h

Unit 5: Personnel Training and Development

3 study hours
  • •Explain the concept of personnel training and development.
  • •List types of training in agricultural extension.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a study schedule allocating specific time slots for each module and unit.

2

Summarize key concepts and theories from each unit in your own words.

3

Practice applying management theories to real-world scenarios in agricultural extension.

4

Review all tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and feedback provided by your facilitator.

5

Focus on understanding the differences between management styles (Theory X, Y, Z) and when to apply them.

6

Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 management theories.

7

Practice writing concise and informative reports based on the guidelines in Unit 7.

8

Review the core competencies for extension personnel managers in Units 4-5 and reflect on your own skills.

9

Prepare examples of how you would handle common challenges faced by extension personnel managers (Module 8).

10

Review all key terms and definitions from the course glossary.

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