REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF PERFORMANCE OF EXTENSION PERSONNEL IN FAYOUM GOVERNORATE UNDER CURRENT ECONOMIC CHANGES.

Ahmed, Elham Ahmed

doi:10.21608/fjard.2007.197541

REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF PERFORMANCE OF EXTENSION PERSONNEL IN FAYOUM GOVERNORATE UNDER CURRENT ECONOMIC CHANGES.

Document Type : Research articles.

Author

Elham Ahmed Ahmed

Agricultural Economics Dept., Faculty of Agriculture, Fayoum, University, Egypt

10.21608/fjard.2007.197541

Abstract

The main objective of this paper was to know how to improve the quality
of performance of extension personnel in Fayoum Governorate Under the
current economic changes. The level of performance of extension personnel and
their evaluation of their level befor and after current economic changes and the
effect of their characteristics on their level of performance were examined.
The study was carried out on sample of 80 extension personnel in Fayoum
Governorate. Data were collected by means of personal interview using a
questionnaire form prepared for this purpose. Correlation and Stepwise multiple
regression analysis were used for data analysis. Results showed that changes
have occurred in extension tasks and the level of performance of sample
members has improved. Requirements needed to improve the level of
performance of extension personnel determined. The professional relationship < br />between respondents and their official leaders ad their exposure to information
sources were found to be the most significant factors affecting their level of
performance.