EXTENSION ORGANISATION, MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION
- Agricultural Sciences
- 500 level
- 3 credit units
- 224 pages
- 37 units
This course introduces students to extension organisation, management, and supervision in agriculture. It highlights key issues such as the concept of agricultural extension organisations, management theories, supervision, motivation, budget development, and leadership styles. Students will explore the roles and responsibilities of extension personnel, staff recruitment, and the importance of a conducive working environment. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage and supervise agricultural extension programs.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 150 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ARD502, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 THEORIES USED IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION ORGANIATIONPage 41
- UNIT 2 THEORIES USED IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION ORGANISATION IIPage 47
- UNIT 3 ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES & ATTRIBUTES OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION PERSONNELPage 52
- UNIT 4: STAFF RECRUITMENT, SELECTION, PLACEMENT AND SUPERVISION IN EXTENSION ORGANISATIONPage 57
- UNIT 5 STEPS IN STAFF RECRUITMENT IN EXTENSION ORGANISATION IIPage 62
- UNIT 1 SUPERVISION WITHIN THE AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION ORGANISATIONPage 67
- UNIT 2 STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE EXTENSION ORGANISATIONPage 73
- UNIT 3 TYPES OF TRAINING IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION ORGANISATIONSPage 78
- UNIT 4: TRAINING IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION ORGANISATIONPage 83
- UNIT 5: TRAINING IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION ORGANISATION IIPage 89
- UNIT 1 MOTIVATION IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION ORGANISATIONPage 96
- UNIT 2 MOTIVATION IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION ORGANISATION IIPage 102
- UNIT 3: THE EXTENSION ORGANISATION WORKING ENVIRONMENTPage 108
- UNIT 4: APPRAISAL IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION ORGANISATIONSPage 114
- UNIT 5 IMPROVING THE NIGERIAN EXTENSION SYSTEMPage 119
- UNIT 1: AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION ADMINISTRATIONPage 145
- UNIT 2: AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION ADMINISTRATION IIPage 150
- UNIT 3 AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION ADMINISTRATION IIPage 157
- UNIT 4 PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION IN EXTENSION ORGANISATIONPage 161
- UNIT 5: PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION IN EXTENSION IIPage 168
- UNIT 6: PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION IN EXTENSIONPage 174
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ARD502 · UNIT 2: ORGANISATION STRUCTURE
Organisation would like them to do. It also infuses into them the skill and ability to work cooperatively with colleagues in trying to achieve the Organisational goal.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the concept of agricultural extension organisations.
- Describe management in agricultural extension organisations.
- Examine supervision within the agricultural extension organisation.
- Highlight motivation in agricultural extension organisation.
- Describe budget development and fiscal control in agricultural extension.
- Examine agricultural extension administration and leadership styles.
What it prepares you for
- Extension Officer
- Agricultural Manager
- Rural Development Officer
- Agricultural Consultant
- Farm Manager
- Agriculture
- Rural Development
- Government Agencies
- Non-Governmental Organisations
- Agribusiness
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Theories Used in Agricultural Extension Organisation
Unit 2: Theories Used in Agricultural Extension Organisation II
Understanding the nuances of Theory Z requires integrating concepts from both Theory X and Theory Y, demanding a holistic perspective on human behavior in organisations.
- Module 5:
Unit 2: Motivation in Agricultural Extension Organisation II
The Expectancy Theory requires a deep understanding of individual motivations and the ability to accurately assess the perceived value of outcomes, making it challenging to apply in diverse settings.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 42 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Concept of Agricultural Extension Organisations
Unit 1: Concept of Agricultural Extension Organisations · 3 hours
Define agricultural extension organisation.. Discuss the types of extension organisations.. State the functions and features of extension organisations..
- Week 2Module 1: Concept of Agricultural Extension Organisations
Unit 2: Organisation Structure · 3 hours
Define organisation structure.. Discuss the types of organisation structure.. State the principles of organisation.. Discuss the organisation relationship..
- Week 3Module 1: Concept of Agricultural Extension Organisations
Unit 3: Coordination in Extension Organisation · 3 hours
Discuss coordination in extension organisation.. Explain the types of coordination.. Describe the principles of coordination.. Discuss the roles of coordination in extension organisation..
- Week 4Module 1: Concept of Agricultural Extension Organisations
Unit 4: Coordination in Extension Organisation II · 3 hours
Discuss conditions for effective coordination.. Explain problems of coordination.. Describe barriers and facilitators to extension organisation..
- Week 5Module 2: Concept of Management in Agricultural Extension
Unit 1: Concept of Management in Agricultural Extension Organisations · 3 hours
Discuss the concept of management as related to extension organisation.. Explain the necessary managerial skills needed by extension administrators..
- Week 6Module 2: Concept of Management in Agricultural Extension
Unit 2: Principle of Management I · 3 hours
Define what principles are.. Discuss the principles of management: division of work, authority and responsibility, discipline, and unity of command..
- Week 7Module 2: Concept of Management in Agricultural Extension
Unit 3: Principle of Management II · 3 hours
Discuss the principles of management: unity of direction, subordination of individual to general interest, remuneration, centralization, and order..
- Week 8Module 2: Concept of Management in Agricultural Extension
Unit 4: Principle of Management III · 3 hours
Discuss the principles of equity, stability of tenure, espirit de corps, initiative, and scalar chain..
- Week 9Module 2: Concept of Management in Agricultural Extension
Unit 5: Managerial Functions in an Agricultural Extension Organisation · 3 hours
Highlight the major managerial functions of agricultural extension organisations.. Discuss the major managerial functions of agricultural extension organisations: planning, organising, staffing, leading, and controlling..
- Week 10Module 3: Theories Used in Agricultural Extension Organisation
Unit 1: Theories Used in Agricultural Extension Organisation · 3 hours
Define what a theory is.. Discuss the usefulness of theories.. State some theories of extension organisation management: functional theory, decision making theory, and human relations theory..
- Week 11Module 3: Theories Used in Agricultural Extension Organisation
Unit 2: Theories Used in Agricultural Extension Organisation II · 3 hours
Discuss some more theories used by administrators of agricultural extension organisations: social process theory, fusion theory, theory X and Y, and theory Z..
- Week 12Module 3: Theories Used in Agricultural Extension Organisation
Unit 3: Roles, Responsibilities & Attributes of Agricultural Extension Personnel · 3 hours
Explain what a job description is.. Describe the roles of various personnel in the extension organisation.. Identify critical attributes of extension personnel..
Unit 4: Staff Recruitment, Selection, Placement and Supervision in Extension Organisation · 3 hours
Recruit staff for extension activities.. Select staff for extension activities.. Place staff for extension activities.. Motivate staff in extension organisation..
- Week 13Module 3: Theories Used in Agricultural Extension Organisation
Unit 5: Steps in Staff Recruitment in Extension Organisation II · 3 hours
State the remaining steps in the recruitment of staff for extension organisations.. Determine what we mean by supervision..
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed summaries of each unit, focusing on key concepts and definitions.
- Develop case studies applying management theories to real-world agricultural extension scenarios.
- Practice budget development exercises, focusing on fiscal control principles.
- Form study groups to discuss and debate different leadership styles and their effectiveness in various extension contexts.
- Review all self-assessment exercises and tutor-marked assignments to identify areas needing further study.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ARD502 about?
This course introduces students to extension organisation, management, and supervision in agriculture. It highlights key issues such as the concept of agricultural extension organisations, management theories, supervision, motivation, budget development, and leadership styles. Students will explore the roles and responsibilities of extension personnel, staff recruitment, and the importance of a conducive working environment. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage and supervise agricultural extension programs.
How many units does ARD502 have?
ARD502, EXTENSION ORGANISATION, MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION, has 37 units across 8 modules, over 224 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ARD502?
ARD502 carries 3 credit units, at 500 level in Agricultural Sciences.
Is ARD502 hard?
ARD502 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does ARD502 take to study?
About 150 hours of study, spread across its 37 units.
How is ARD502 assessed?
ARD502 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with ARD502?
Extension Officer, Agricultural Manager, Rural Development Officer, Agricultural Consultant and Farm Manager.