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ARD312Agricultural Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Management Of Agricultural Extension Personnel

This course provides an in-depth understanding of personnel management within the context of agricultural extension. It explores the concepts, objectives, and scope of managing extension personnel, covering essential functions such as planning, organizing, staffing, and controlling. Students will learn about organizational structures, departmentalization, and the qualities of effective extension personnel. The course also addresses challenges faced by extension managers and emphasizes the importance of policy formulation and manpower planning.

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208h

Study Time

13

Weeks

16h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

Personnel ManagementAgricultural ExtensionHuman ResourcesOrganizational StructureExtension 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

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Concepts of Personnel Management

2

Scope and Functions of Personnel Management

3

Organizational Structure and Departmentalization

4

Qualities of Extension Personnel

5

Agricultural Extension Policy

6

Manpower Planning in Extension

7

Staff Appraisal and Evaluation

8

Budgeting in Extension Management

9

Supervision and Control in Extension

10

Management Theories (X, Y, Z)

Total Topics10 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

Apply your skills in this growing field

Agricultural Officer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Human Resource Manager

Apply your skills in this growing field

Project Coordinator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Agricultural Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

AgricultureRural DevelopmentGovernment AgenciesNon-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)Agricultural Research Institutes

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Concepts, Meaning and Objectives of Personnel Management

4h

Unit 1: Concept and Meaning of Management

2 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Understand the concept and meaning of management, including leading by example and management as a program.
•Complete Tutor-Marked Assignment (TMA) questions related to the concept of management.

Unit 2: Objectives of Personnel Management in Extension

2 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Identify the implications of management, including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
•Discuss management as a process and its relevance in agricultural extension.

Week

2

Module 1: Concepts, Meaning and Objectives of Personnel Management

3h

Unit 3: Role of Management in Agricultural Extension

3 study hours

•Read Unit 3: Explore the role of management in problem-solving, development, and national welfare within agricultural extension.
•Reflect on how management can address challenges in the agricultural sector.

Week

3

Module 2: Scope and Functions of Personnel Management

3h

Unit 1: Conditions for Effective Extension Management

3 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Identify conditions for effective extension management, such as national policy, underlying philosophy, and conducive environment.
•Analyze the relationship between these conditions and their impact on extension management.

Week

4

Module 2: Scope and Functions of Personnel Management

3h

Unit 2: Goals and Functions of Management

3 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Explain the goals and functions of management, including planning, organizing, leading/motivating, and controlling.
•Discuss the 'what,' 'how,' and 'why' of management in achieving organizational goals.

Week

5

Module 3: Principles of Personnel Management

6h

Unit 1: Management Theories

3 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Describe management theories and their purpose in agricultural extension management.
•Understand how theories serve as a basis for research, administrative action, and planning.

Unit 2: Classification of Agricultural Extension Management Theories

3 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Classify agricultural extension management theories, including functional, decision-making, social process, fusion, and human relations theories.
•Distinguish between these theories and their applications in extension management.

Week

6

Module 3: Principles of Personnel Management

3h

Unit 3: Theory XYZ

3 study hours

•Read Unit 3: Compare and contrast Theory X, Theory Y, and Theory Z, and their implications for management practices.
•Determine situations in which each theory is most appropriate.

Week

7

Module 4: Personal Qualities of a Good Extension Personnel Manager

3h

Unit 1: Competencies in Agricultural Extension Management

3 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Explain the competencies required in agricultural extension management for achieving tasks.
•List the managerial and administrative competencies essential for extension personnel.

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

•Read Unit 2: Explain the basic core competencies required as personal qualities by a good extension personnel manager.
•Understand the importance of information delivery, interpersonal relations, and leadership.

Week

9

Module 5: Functions of a Personnel Department I

3h

Unit 1: Personnel Management Processes

3 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Identify and describe the personnel management processes, including planning, organizing, staffing, directing/controlling, coordinating, reporting, and budgeting.
•Understand the functions of a personnel department.

Week

10

Module 5: Functions of a Personnel Department I

3h

Unit 2: Planning

3 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Explain the concept of planning, its reasons, and different levels (strategic, tactical, contingency).
•Understand the role of leadership and setting clear objectives in planning.

Week

11

Module 5: Functions of a Personnel Department I

3h

Unit 3: Organising

3 study hours

•Read Unit 3: Explain the term organizing, the issues it addresses, and its essence.
•Evaluate the concept of departmentalization and its importance.

Week

12

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

6h

Unit 1: Staffing

3 study hours

•Read Unit 1: Staffing, Predicting Personnel/Staff Needs and Staff Selection, Staff Recruitment and Placement, Staff Appraisal or Evaluation, Personnel Training and Development
•Understand the management function of staffing.

Unit 2: Predicting Personnel/Staff Needs and Staff Selection

3 study hours

•Read Unit 2: Predicting Personnel/Staff Needs and Staff Selection
•Describe staff selection and what it entails.

Week

13

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

9h

Unit 3: Staff Recruitment and Placement

3 study hours

•Read Unit 3: Staff Recruitment and Placement
•Identify the factors to be considered in staff recruitment.

Unit 4: Staff Appraisal or Evaluation

3 study hours

•Read Unit 4: Staff Appraisal or Evaluation
•List the advantages of staff appraisal

Unit 5: Personnel Training and Development

3 study hours

•Read Unit 5: Personnel Training and Development
•List types of training in agricultural extension.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key concepts and definitions.

2

Develop case studies applying management theories to real-world agricultural extension scenarios.

3

Practice answering past examination questions to improve time management and comprehension.

4

Form study groups to discuss complex topics and share insights on different management approaches.

5

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and feedback to identify areas needing further attention.

6

Create concept maps linking management functions (planning, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling) to practical extension activities.

7

Focus on understanding the differences between management theories (X, Y, Z) and their applications in various extension settings.

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