Relational Analysis between Profile Characteristics and Extent of Conflict among Agricultural Officers


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Authors

  • P Venkata Rao Agriculture College, ANGRAU, Naira, Srikakulam, A.P
  • S Neelaveni Agriculture College, ANGRAU, Naira, Srikakulam, A.P
  • P Punna Rao Agriculture College, ANGRAU, Naira, Srikakulam, A.P

Abstract

This study was taken up to analyse the relationship of profile characteristics of Agricultural Officers with the extent of conflict and to know the profile characteristics which influence the extent of conflict faced by Agricultural Officers. The study revealed that perception of work load and span of control were positively and significantly related with extent of conflict. The other variables that were negatively and significantly related include coordination, decision-making ability, attitude towards the organization, empathy and job experience. All the variables taken for the study together explained a significant 45.16 per cent of variation in the extent of conflict faced by Agricultural Officers

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11-05-2019

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11-05-2019

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Vol. 15 No. 2 (2014)

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Rao, P. V., Neelaveni, S., & Punna Rao, P. (2019). Relational Analysis between Profile Characteristics and Extent of Conflict among Agricultural Officers. Journal of Agricultural Extension Management, 15(2), 109-115. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/JAEM/article/view/89731