Fundamentals of Extension Education

Meaning of administration

• The Management of public affairs of a government or institution is called administration. In extension education knowledge of administration is very important which can be developed by administrators. This knowledge will make the administrators aware of some of the unanticipated consequences of their decision. Secondly proper administration makes the administrator to his/her skill. Knowledge for solving problems of organization for which they are members.
• Administration can be defined as the guidance leadership and control of the efforts of a group of individuals towards some common goal. According to this definition the essence of administration is the ability of administrator to plan large projects held together and organization for its accomplishment. Keep the organization functioning smoothly and efficiently and achieve the agreed upon objecting well within the allotment of the personal, time and resources available and without doing all the work himself.