In an issue located in a chronological file entitled "INTERPAKS - Newsletter" from the International Programs records of the Agricultural Communications Program, University of Illinois., From the International Programs records of the Agricultural Communications Program, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign., Author introduces reasons why top-down management and decision making generally results in ineffective extension systems. Also addresses reasons why resistance to organizational change is so persistent and difficult. "Huge benefits will come from changing to a decentralized system that fosters acceptance of responsibility through incentives and provides for local programming through involvement and interaction with the clientele."
Korten, F.F. (author) and Bagadion, Benjamin U. (author)
Format:
Book chapter
Publication Date:
1985
Published:
International
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C14425
Notes:
Published for the World Bank, Washington, D.C., Chapter 3 in Michael M. Cernea (ed.), Putting people first: sociological variables in rural development. Oxford University Press, New York/London. 430 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: Byrnes2 Document Number: C12388
Notes:
Francis C. Byrnes Collection, Pages 97-115 in G.P. Wood and A.T. Mosher, Readings in agricultural administration, Agricultural Development Council, New York, NY. 244 p.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C22998
Notes:
Pages 124-170 in Ian Christoplos and John Farrington (eds.), Poverty, vulnerability and agricultural extension. Oxford University Press, New Delhi, India. 251 pages.
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: C17252
Notes:
Pages 117-127 in Carine Alders, Bertus Haverkort and Laurens van Veldhuizen (eds.), Linking with farmers: networking for low-external-input and sustainable agriculture. Intermediate Technology Publications, London, UK. 298 pages.
