Managing Extension Organizations

This book examines management meaning, nature and theories addressing classical, neo-classical and modern approaches with emphasis on evolution of management thought and relevance to agricultural extension. It covers administration, supervision and functions of management including POSDCORB framework, extension management in public, private and pluralistic sectors and also:

• Examines management meaning, nature and theories including classical, neo-classical and modern approaches with emphasis on evolution of management thought.

• Covers administration, supervision and functions of management addressing POSDCORB framework, approaches to management, levels of management, and qualities, skills and competencies of effective manager in extension organizations.

• Addresses extension management in public, private and pluralistic sectors

• Discusses decision-making and human resource management in extension covering types of decisions, styles and techniques, manpower planning, recruitment, selection, training and development.

• Examines leadership, authority, coordination and performance in extension addressing leadership styles, delegation, decentralization, line and staff relations.

This title has been co-published with Elite Publishing House. T&F does not sell or distribute the print versions in India.