NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE, PLOT 91, CASDASTRAL ZONE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE EXPRESS WAY, JABI, ABUJA.
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013 EXAMINATION

AEM511:         LEADERSHIP AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (3 Credit Units)

ANSWER ANY 5 QUESTIONS (25 Marks each)

TIME:                         2 12 HOURS

1a. Define leader and leadership.               

1b. What are the basic element of leadership?

1c. Describe the types of leadership by paths to leadership.

2a. Briefly describe the seven qualities that are essential for a good leader and what make them effective.

2b. What is social science definition of a group? Differentiate between primary and secondary group

3a. According to Mill what does it mean to take a leadership position?

3b. Discuss the importance of leadership in extension work.

3c. Define social system and what are processes of social system?

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4a. Explain briefly excess legislative power with relevant example.

4b. Define culture and explain the importance of culture in social system.

4c. Discuss the three basic theories of power structure and the position each represents.

5a. Define occupation according to sociology.

5b. what are the criteria for rural development programs?

5c. What are the guideline for evaluating a leader in the rural community?

6a. why is rural area considered important in the pursuit of development agenda for the country?

6b. Enumerate the various approaches used in the past to solve rural development problems in Nigeria.

7a. Define HIV and AIDS.

7b. Explain how can one prevent HIV/AIDS.