Module 2a: The Context of Agricultural Extension

Question 1

AGRICULTURAL KNOWLEDGE SYSTEM

Answer 1

1. interaction between organizations
2. generation of knowledge and information

Question 2

COMPONENTS OF AKS

Answer 2

1. technology generation
2. technology transfer
3. technology utilization
4. agricultural policy

Question 3

AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION SYSTEM

Answer 3

1. bring new products into economic use
2. totality and interaction of actors

Question 4

AIS FRAMEWORK

Answer 4

1. innovation
2. interaction
3. institutions
4. learning

Question 5

EXTENSION AND ADVISORY SERVICES

Answer 5

1. integral part of AIS
2. contribute to the process of innovation

Question 6

EXPANDED ROLE AND FUNCTIONS OF EAS

Answer 6

1. facilitation
2. brokering knowledge
3. enhance capacity of actors

Question 7

EAS SUPPORT INNOVATION BY:

Answer 7

1. organizing
2. build capacities
3. promote exchange of information
4. facilitate partnerships

Question 8

FUNCTIONS OF AIS

Answer 8

1. knowledge and development diffusion
2. influence on direction of search
3. identification of opportunities
4. entrepreneurial experimentation and management of risk and uncertainty
5. market formation
6. resource mobilization
7. legitimization
8. development of positive externalities

Question 9

ATTRIBUTES OF INNOVATION

Answer 9

1. relative advantage
2. compatibility
3. simplicity
4. trialability
5. observability
6. predictability