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Context, Participation and Discourse: The Role of the Communities of Practice Concept in Understanding Farmer Decision-Making
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O'Kane, M. P.; Paine, M. S.; King, B. J. – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2008
This article contributes to the study of decision-making processes both at a farm systems level and at the level of agricultural research in partnership with commercial farms. It also highlights the way in which adoption and adaptation of innovation occurs in a socially rich context with information, group formation and connectivity converging to…
Descriptors: Innovation, Problem Solving, Foreign Countries, Decision Making
Rational or Anarchic: The Dilemma of Choosing a Model Describing Administrative Decision Making Behaviour.
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Kefford, Roderic E. – 1994
One of the most persistent dilemmas faced by practicing educational administrators is choosing an appropriate model for decision making. This paper presents findings of a study that investigated the appropriateness of Cohen, March, and Olsen's (1972) Garbage Can Model of decision making. The case study examined the decision-making behavior of the…
Descriptors: Administrator Effectiveness, Decision Making, Decision Making Skills, Educational Administration
Preparing Effective Outdoor Pursuit Leaders.
Priest, Simon – 1987
Information related to selecting, training, and certifying outdoor leaders for high adventure pursuits, is provided by selected experts from five English-speaking nations (Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States). Patterns of differences and similarities among these nations regarding outdoor leadership components and…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Certification, Credentials, Decision Making Skills