Frontline extension workers’ satisfaction with organizational climate in Edo State, Nigeria

Authors

  • Friday E. Omoregbee Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Services, University of Benin, PMB1154, Benin-City, Nigeria
  • Margaret J. Koyenikan Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Services, University of Benin, PMB1154, Benin-City, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52493/j.jaab.2022.2.44

Keywords:

Organizational climate, Job satisfaction, Field extension workers

Abstract

Extension personnel express satisfaction differently with organizational and interactional issues. This study assessed the satisfaction of frontline extension workers (FEWs) with organizational climate (OC) in the Edo State Agricultural Development Programme (ESADP). Specifically, it described the personal characteristics of FEWs, examined the extent of and satisfaction with organizational motivation and relationship with co-workers as well as identified the constraints to satisfaction. Data were collected from all the 56 scheduled FEWs using a structured questionnaire and analyzed with frequency, percentages, means and Spearman rank correlation. Findings showed that the FEWs had mean age and working experience of 45.9 years and 13 years, respectively. Organizational climate items in place include discipline (x̅ = 3.28), feedback/reporting (x̅ = 3.13), role clarity (x̅ = 2.99) and a high level of satisfaction in interaction with co-workers (x̅ ≥ 2.50). The most serious constraints to satisfaction with OC include poor funding (x̅ = 3.56) and inadequate equipment and facilities (x̅ = 3.24). Results also showed that grade level (r = 0.216; p = 0.026), age (r = 0.172; p = 0.029) and work experience (r = 0.173; p = 0.046) were significantly correlated with job satisfaction. Various organizational climate items were in place but FEWs had low satisfaction. Edo State ADP needs to be revamped through adequate funding and an efficient reward system to motivate staff, most especially the younger staff.

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2022-11-16

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Frontline extension workers’ satisfaction with organizational climate in Edo State, Nigeria. (2022). Journal of Agriculture and Applied Biotechnology, 1(2), 10-16. https://doi.org/10.52493/j.jaab.2022.2.44

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