Recently the Government of Pakistan has asked the Extension Administrators (EAs) to work under a different
paradigm i.e. Devolution of Power Plan 2001. The present study was formulated to analyze the competency
levels of EAs to perform the work under this paradigm. The study represented descriptive survey research. The
population for this study consisted of 134 Extension Administrators (EAs) employed in the Punjab Province,
Pakistan. One hundred and twelve (112) respondents were selected randomly. Face and content validity of the
instrument was established. Questionnaire containing decision making competency with 7 competency
statements was mailed to these respondents. The useable response rate was 63% (71 out of 112). After data
collection, data were analyzed by using SPSS “Statistical Package for Social Sciences”. The discrepancies were
ranging from lowest value 1.32 to highest value 1.55; it means that EAs needed training in all 7 competencies in
decision-making. The scientific attitude towards decision making and problem solving is very rarely found in
Pakistan especially in rural communities. However, it is very common among people of developed countries. The
EAs who know the subject matter of Agronomy and other related aspects of agriculture need to be trained in
scientific decision making process and procedure.
Nisar Hussain, M. Ather Javed Khan, Muhammad Asif. (2010) Identification And Prioritization Of The Training Needs Of Agricultural Extension Administrators In Efficient Decision Making Processes In The Punjab, Pakistan , , Volume-47, Issue-3.
