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The role of competency dimensions and organizational support in climate change advisory service delivery

Agricultural sector is vital not only to the livelihood of Malaysian farmers but also to Malaysian economy. However, the sector is currently being threatened by environmental phenomenon in form of climate change. Majority of Malaysian farmers are small-holders who rely mostly on extension workers fo...

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Main Authors: Umar, Sulaiman, Man, Norsida, Shuaibu, Hajara, Saleh, Jasim Mohammad
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Language:English
Published: GRDS Publishing 2018
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15999/1/The%20role%20of%20competency%20dimensions%20and%20organizational%20support%20in%20climate%20change%20advisory%20service%20delivery.pdf
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spelling my.upm.eprints.159992019-11-12T02:59:45Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15999/ The role of competency dimensions and organizational support in climate change advisory service delivery Umar, Sulaiman Man, Norsida Shuaibu, Hajara Saleh, Jasim Mohammad Agricultural sector is vital not only to the livelihood of Malaysian farmers but also to Malaysian economy. However, the sector is currently being threatened by environmental phenomenon in form of climate change. Majority of Malaysian farmers are small-holders who rely mostly on extension workers for information and advisory services. Hence, it is the job of these extension workers to facilitate adaptation among their clientele. This study assessed the factors influencing the performance of such job among the extension workers. The study sought to establish the role of relevant factors in effective performance. The factors have been tested separately previously, but this study brought them together to assess their respective contributions. The research design was quantitative cross-sectional survey of public agricultural extension personnel in Peninsular Malaysia. Data was obtained from 328 extension personnel. It was analysed using descriptive and inferential techniques. The results revealed that extension workers with higher core and adaptation-specific competencies; more work experience and younger in age are predicted to be more effective in job performance and facilitating climate change adaptation among clients. GRDS Publishing 2018 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/15999/1/The%20role%20of%20competency%20dimensions%20and%20organizational%20support%20in%20climate%20change%20advisory%20service%20delivery.pdf Umar, Sulaiman and Man, Norsida and Shuaibu, Hajara and Saleh, Jasim Mohammad (2018) The role of competency dimensions and organizational support in climate change advisory service delivery. PEOPLE: International Journal of Social Sciences, 3 (3). pp. 1076-1091. ISSN 2454-5899 https://grdspublishing.org/index.php/people/article/view/1133 10.20319/pijss.2018.33.10761091
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description Agricultural sector is vital not only to the livelihood of Malaysian farmers but also to Malaysian economy. However, the sector is currently being threatened by environmental phenomenon in form of climate change. Majority of Malaysian farmers are small-holders who rely mostly on extension workers for information and advisory services. Hence, it is the job of these extension workers to facilitate adaptation among their clientele. This study assessed the factors influencing the performance of such job among the extension workers. The study sought to establish the role of relevant factors in effective performance. The factors have been tested separately previously, but this study brought them together to assess their respective contributions. The research design was quantitative cross-sectional survey of public agricultural extension personnel in Peninsular Malaysia. Data was obtained from 328 extension personnel. It was analysed using descriptive and inferential techniques. The results revealed that extension workers with higher core and adaptation-specific competencies; more work experience and younger in age are predicted to be more effective in job performance and facilitating climate change adaptation among clients.
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author Umar, Sulaiman
Man, Norsida
Shuaibu, Hajara
Saleh, Jasim Mohammad
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Man, Norsida
Shuaibu, Hajara
Saleh, Jasim Mohammad
The role of competency dimensions and organizational support in climate change advisory service delivery
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Man, Norsida
Shuaibu, Hajara
Saleh, Jasim Mohammad
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title The role of competency dimensions and organizational support in climate change advisory service delivery
title_short The role of competency dimensions and organizational support in climate change advisory service delivery
title_full The role of competency dimensions and organizational support in climate change advisory service delivery
title_fullStr The role of competency dimensions and organizational support in climate change advisory service delivery
title_full_unstemmed The role of competency dimensions and organizational support in climate change advisory service delivery
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