Volume
4
Issue
1
Abstract
This article is about background information and its effective use in Extension program development. There are many reasons why information presented to planning groups fails to serve the intended purpose; one is the manner in which such information is handled- or mishandled. Its proper use is derived from the decision-making model (or problem-solving process). The analysis or the topic presented here is based on research findings and the author's experience as a participant and observer in many planning efforts. A proposal is developed for improving the planning process, utilizing two models.
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Powers, R. C. (1966). Background Information in Planning. The Journal of Extension, 4(1), Article 7. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol4/iss1/7