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NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
UNIVERSITY VILLAGE, PLOT 91, CASDASTRAL ZONE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE EXPRESS WAY, JABI, ABUJA.
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
JUNE/JULY 2013 EXAMINATION
COURSE CODE: AEM 508
COURSE TITLE: TECHNOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL CHANGE IN AGRICULTURE
TIME ALLOWED: 2.30hrs
INSTRUCTION: Answer 4 questions only. All questions carry equal marks
1a. Discuss fully the term Indigenous Technology (10Marks)
1b. Mention any five (5) indigenous beliefs that affect the production, harvest and storage of crops (5Marks)
1c. Discuss the anti-resistance tactics an innovation champion can employ to achieve results in a community. (10Marks)
2a. Briefly, indicate the sources of social change in Nigeria. (10 marks)
2b. Discuss the various manifestations of this change. (10Marks)
2c. List any five (5) characteristics of innovation. (5marks)
3a.Briefly, highlight the goals of agricultural extension. (5Marks)
3b. Discuss the hypothesis in extension education. (10Marks)
3c. Briefly, discuss the principles of agricultural extension. (10Marks)
4a. State the processes you can take in order to reduce negative forces encountered in introducing change in a society. (5Marks)
4b. List the factors that can affect technology transfer in a village. (5marks)
4c. Discuss any three (3) of the factors listed in 4b above. (15marks)
5a.In managing change what are the key factors to be borne in mind. (5Marks)
5b. List the principles of change management. (5Marks)
5c. Discuss fully any three (3) of the principles listed in 5b above (15marks)
6a. Discuss how the following factors affect the introduction of new technology:
- Quality – related factors;
- Client – related factors; and
- Cultural factors. (5Marks each)
6b. State five (5) principles to consider in designing farm implement for agricultural mechanization. (10Marks)
