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Importance of program development competencies for agricultural extension agents' performance in process of technology transfer


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Tiraieyari, Neda and Idris, Khairuddin and Hamzah, Azimi and Uli, Jegak (2010) Importance of program development competencies for agricultural extension agents' performance in process of technology transfer. American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, 5 (3). pp. 376-379. ISSN 1557-4989; ESSN: 1557-4997

Abstract

Problem statement: The movement of technology from lab to the field has been a challenge for agricultural extension agents. In this study researchers focused on program development competencies for agricultural extension agents in process of technology transfer and discuss the importance of these competencies by determining the relationship between these competencies and performance of extension agents. Approach: The study employed stratified random sampling technique. The sample consisted of 210 extension agents in four states of Malaysia. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis. Results: Extension agents perceived themselves competent in developing program planning, program implementation and program evaluation. The findings supported the positive relationship between competencies and extension agents’ performance. Therefore hypothesis of the study was supported. The results of multiple regressions showed program development competencies explained 0.448 of variance of extension agents’ performance. Conclusion/Recommendations: It can be concluded that performance of extension agents is expected to increase if they have program development competencies. Results supported the importance of these competencies for performance of extension agents in process of technology transfer. Hence to keep extension agents competent and to further improve their performance, these competencies must be considered and upgraded. Continuous assessment of extension agents’ competencies and performance is recommended.


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Item Type: Article
Divisions: Institute for Social Science Studies
DOI Number: https://doi.org/10.3844/ajabssp.2010.376.379
Publisher: Science Publications
Keywords: Program development; Competency; Performance; Agricultural extension agent
Depositing User: kmportal
Date Deposited: 29 Nov 2012 07:41
Last Modified: 21 Nov 2017 01:37
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URI: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15128
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