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IGNOU MAM-70 ( January 2026 – July 2026) Assignment Questions
1) Discuss the functions, objectives, principles, and philosophy of Extension Education. Explain the Extension Educational Process in detail.
2) Explain the major challenges in agriculture that demand effective extension management. Describe the need and importance of extension management in the present scenario.
3) Describe the Training and Visit (T&V) System. Explain the salient features of the Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA). How are the strengths of the T&V system integrated into ATMA?
4) Explain the major management theories relevant to extension organisations. Discuss the contributions of Frederick Taylor, Henri Fayol, and McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y.
5) Explain the Systems and Contingency Approach to management. Discuss Chester Barnard’s Social Systems Theory and its relevance to extension management.
6) Discuss the functions of extension management, highlighting the role of planning, organising, staffing, coordination, leadership, communication, and control in extension programmes.
7) Explain the importance of performance appraisal in extension organisations. Discuss the steps involved in development-oriented performance appraisal, including KPAs, goal setting, self-appraisal and counselling.






