Management Of Agricultural Personnel
- Agricultural Sciences
- 500 level
- 3 credit units
- 135 pages
- 25 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 200 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of AEM507, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
AEM507 · UNIT 2 OBJECTIVES OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT IN EXTENSION
This unit has assisted you to understand the implications of management as it assists to utilise people and resources to achieve results. It has also explained the concept of management as a process and how it is important in management of agricultural personnel in agricultural extension.
What you should be able to do
- Define and explain key concepts in personnel management within agricultural extension.
- Apply management theories to improve organizational effectiveness.
- Develop and implement effective staff recruitment and training programs.
- Conduct fair and accurate staff appraisals.
- Manage budgets and prepare reports for extension services.
- Apply managerial skills to enhance team performance and achieve organizational goals.
What it prepares you for
- Extension Manager
- Agricultural Officer
- Human Resource Manager
- Training Coordinator
- Project Manager
- Government Agricultural Agencies
- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
- Agricultural Research Institutes
- Private Agricultural Companies
- Rural Development Programs
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Principles of Personnel Management
Unit 3: Theory XYZ
Theory XYZ requires understanding of different management styles and their implications, demanding critical thinking and application to real-world scenarios.
- Module 6: Functions of A Personnel Department II (Staffing)
Unit 4: Staff Appraisal or Evaluation
Staff Appraisal or Evaluation involves understanding various appraisal methods and their potential biases, requiring analytical skills and ethical considerations.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 43 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Introduction
Unit 1: Concept and Meaning of Management · 2 hours
Define management and its origins.. Explain the concept of leading by example.. Describe management as a program and its components..
- Week 2Module 1: Introduction
Unit 2: Objectives of Personnel Management in Extension · 2 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 hours
Appreciate the role of management in problem-solving.. Identify the developmental role of management.. State the role of management in national welfare..
- Week 3Module 2: Scope and Functions of Personnel Management
Unit 1: Conditions for Effective Extension Management · 3 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 4Module 2: Scope and Functions of Personnel Management
Unit 2: Goals and Functions of Management · 3 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 5Module 3: Principles of Personnel Management
Unit 1: Management Theories · 2 hours
Describe management theories.. Explain the purpose of agricultural extension management theories..
Unit 2: Classification of Agricultural Extension Management Theories · 2 hours
Explain the functional theory.. Describe how the decision-making theory explains management.. List the merits of the human relations theory..
- Week 6Module 3: Principles of Personnel Management
Unit 3: Theory XYZ · 3 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 7Module 4: Personal Qualities of a Good Extension Personnel Manager
Unit 1: Competencies in Agricultural Extension Management · 3 hours
Explain the competencies required in agricultural extension management for achieving tasks.. List the managerial and administrative competencies..
- Week 8Module 4: Personal Qualities of a Good Extension Personnel Manager
Unit 2: Basic Core Competencies Required in Agricultural Extension Management · 3 hours
Explain each basic core competency required as personal qualities by a good extension personnel manager..
- Week 9Module 5: Functions of a Personnel Department I
Unit 1: Personnel Management Processes · 2 hours
Identify or list the personnel management processes.. Describe the personnel management process..
Unit 2: Planning · 2 hours
State the reason for planning.. Explain the different levels of planning.. State the role of leadership in planning..
- Week 10Module 5: Functions of a Personnel Department I
Unit 3: Organizing · 3 hours
Explain the term organizing.. Describe the issues addressed by organizing.. State the essence of organizing..
- Week 11Module 6: Functions of A Personnel Department II (Staffing)
Unit 1: Staffing · 2 hours
Identify the concept of staffing.. Explain the management function of staffing..
Unit 2: Predicting Personnel/Staff Needs and Staff Selection · 2 hours
Explain the essence of predicting personnel/staff needs.. Describe staff selection and what it entails..
- Week 12Module 6: Functions of A Personnel Department II (Staffing)
Unit 3: Staff Recruitment and Placement · 2 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 hours
Describe staff appraisal.. Identify the purpose of staff appraisal.. List the advantages of staff appraisal..
- Week 13Module 6: Functions of A Personnel Department II (Staffing)
Unit 5: Personnel Training and Development · 3 hours
Explain the concept of personnel training and development.. List types of training in agricultural extension..
Preparing for the exam
- Create a study schedule allocating specific time slots for each module and unit.
- Summarize key concepts and theories from each unit in your own words.
- Practice applying management theories to real-world scenarios in agricultural extension.
- Review all tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) and feedback provided by your facilitator.
- Focus on understanding the differences between management styles (Theory X, Y, Z) and when to apply them.
- Create concept maps linking Units 3-5 management theories.
- Practice writing concise and informative reports based on the guidelines in Unit 7.
- Review the core competencies for extension personnel managers in Units 4-5 and reflect on your own skills.
- Prepare examples of how you would handle common challenges faced by extension personnel managers (Module 8).
- Review all key terms and definitions from the course glossary.
Questions students ask about this course
What is AEM507 about?
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.
How many units does AEM507 have?
AEM507, Management Of Agricultural Personnel, has 25 units across 10 modules, over 135 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is AEM507?
AEM507 carries 3 credit units, at 500 level in Agricultural Sciences.
Is AEM507 hard?
AEM507 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does AEM507 take to study?
About 200 hours of study, spread across its 25 units.
How is AEM507 assessed?
AEM507 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with AEM507?
Extension Manager, Agricultural Officer, Human Resource Manager, Training Coordinator and Project Manager.