Managing Extension Organizations - Hardcover

Modi, Ragini ; Kumar, P. Sanjith ; Arunkumar, S.; Chanu, Telem Matouleibi ; Sharma, Ashutosh

9781041372134: Managing Extension Organizations

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ISBN 10: 1041372132 ISBN 13: 9781041372134

Publisher: Routledge, 2026

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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

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About the Author

Ragini Modi is Assistant Professor in Agricultural Extension at the School of Agriculture, Loyola Academy Degree and PG College, an autonomous institution affiliated with Osmania University, India. She is pursuing Ph.D. in Extension and Communication Management at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, India. Her research focuses on rural development, information and communication technologies, entrepreneurship development, and empowerment of farm women.

P. Sanjith Kumar is faculty member in the Department of Agricultural Extension at Imayam Institute of Agriculture and Technology, Thuraiyur, Trichy, affiliated with Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. His work focuses on agricultural extension education and rural development initiatives.

S. Arunkumar is faculty member in the Department of Agricultural Engineering at Asian College of Engineering & Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. His research and teaching interests include agricultural engineering systems and technology applications in agriculture.

Telem Matouleibi Chanu is affiliated with the College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences, Umiam, Meghalaya, under Central Agricultural University, Imphal, Manipur, India. Her academic work focuses on agricultural sciences and extension management in the northeastern region of India.

Ashutosh Sharma is faculty member in the Department of Agricultural Extension & Communication at Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India. His research interests include agricultural extension systems, communication strategies and rural development programs.

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