Contribution of group dynamics factors to technology adoption among Malaysia cocoa farmer clusters

The contribution of Group Dynamics Factors (GDF) is crucial in group development. However, the extent of their influence on cocoa farmer’s group performance in Malaysia is never deliberated. This research attempts to look at the contribution of GDF to the successful technology adoption (TA) of Mala...

Full description

Saved in:

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Kasin, Philph@Ramli
Format:	Thesis
Language:	English
Published:	2012
Subjects:	Technological innovations Teams in the workplace Social groups
Online Access:	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/48724/1/FPP%202012%2087R.pdf
Tags:	Add Tag No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!

id	my-upm-ir.48724
record_format	uketd_dc
spelling	my-upm-ir.487242016-10-17T07:28:15Z Contribution of group dynamics factors to technology adoption among Malaysia cocoa farmer clusters 2012-03 Kasin, Philph@Ramli The contribution of Group Dynamics Factors (GDF) is crucial in group development. However, the extent of their influence on cocoa farmer’s group performance in Malaysia is never deliberated. This research attempts to look at the contribution of GDF to the successful technology adoption (TA) of Malaysian Cocoa Farmers Clusters (CFC). The main objective is to determine GDF that influence the success of TA among CFC under the program of Malaysia Cocoa Board (MCB) in Malaysia. It also attempts to identify the discriminating factors between successful and less successful TA among CFCs. The approach used in this study involves a systematic collection of data and information on 136 samples of CFC in Malaysia which involved 681 members of CFC. Stratified sampling method was employed in this study. The data investigated were GDF that consists of collection of individual units that combine together to form an integrated and a complex whole. The GDF were divided into three main components which were individual inputs (demographic), group inputs and external inputs (MCB extension agent coordination ability). The interaction among the GDF during group process led to TA. Multiple Regression Analysis (RA) was used to determine the predictors of successful TA among CFC. Discriminant Analysis (DA) was applied to verify GDF that differentiate between successful and less successful CFC in terms of TA. The study shows that the success of TA among CFC is contributed by the GDF. These are membership attraction; EA CFC coverage; cocoa farming experience; and the role of participation in CFC. The greatest predictor was membership attraction. The study also reveals the existence of differences in GDF between less successful and successful CFC. The findings of this study indicate significant role of cluster in spearheading TA among cocoa farmers in a larger scale. It provides a road map for MCB to better understand the breakdown and the nature of cocoa farmers’ clusters so as to create realistic prospect on cocoa farmers’ development through cluster approach. Technological innovations Teams in the workplace Social groups 2012-03 Thesis http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/48724/ http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/48724/1/FPP%202012%2087R.pdf application/pdf en public phd doctoral Universiti Putra Malaysia Technological innovations Teams in the workplace Social groups
institution	Universiti Putra Malaysia
collection	PSAS Institutional Repository
language	English
topic	Technological innovations Teams in the workplace Social groups
spellingShingle	Technological innovations Teams in the workplace Social groups Kasin, Philph@Ramli Contribution of group dynamics factors to technology adoption among Malaysia cocoa farmer clusters
description	The contribution of Group Dynamics Factors (GDF) is crucial in group development. However, the extent of their influence on cocoa farmer’s group performance in Malaysia is never deliberated. This research attempts to look at the contribution of GDF to the successful technology adoption (TA) of Malaysian Cocoa Farmers Clusters (CFC). The main objective is to determine GDF that influence the success of TA among CFC under the program of Malaysia Cocoa Board (MCB) in Malaysia. It also attempts to identify the discriminating factors between successful and less successful TA among CFCs. The approach used in this study involves a systematic collection of data and information on 136 samples of CFC in Malaysia which involved 681 members of CFC. Stratified sampling method was employed in this study. The data investigated were GDF that consists of collection of individual units that combine together to form an integrated and a complex whole. The GDF were divided into three main components which were individual inputs (demographic), group inputs and external inputs (MCB extension agent coordination ability). The interaction among the GDF during group process led to TA. Multiple Regression Analysis (RA) was used to determine the predictors of successful TA among CFC. Discriminant Analysis (DA) was applied to verify GDF that differentiate between successful and less successful CFC in terms of TA. The study shows that the success of TA among CFC is contributed by the GDF. These are membership attraction; EA CFC coverage; cocoa farming experience; and the role of participation in CFC. The greatest predictor was membership attraction. The study also reveals the existence of differences in GDF between less successful and successful CFC. The findings of this study indicate significant role of cluster in spearheading TA among cocoa farmers in a larger scale. It provides a road map for MCB to better understand the breakdown and the nature of cocoa farmers’ clusters so as to create realistic prospect on cocoa farmers’ development through cluster approach.
format	Thesis
qualification_name	Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.)
qualification_level	Doctorate
author	Kasin, Philph@Ramli
author_facet	Kasin, Philph@Ramli
author_sort	Kasin, Philph@Ramli
title	Contribution of group dynamics factors to technology adoption among Malaysia cocoa farmer clusters
title_short	Contribution of group dynamics factors to technology adoption among Malaysia cocoa farmer clusters
title_full	Contribution of group dynamics factors to technology adoption among Malaysia cocoa farmer clusters
title_fullStr	Contribution of group dynamics factors to technology adoption among Malaysia cocoa farmer clusters
title_full_unstemmed	Contribution of group dynamics factors to technology adoption among Malaysia cocoa farmer clusters
title_sort	contribution of group dynamics factors to technology adoption among malaysia cocoa farmer clusters
granting_institution	Universiti Putra Malaysia
publishDate	2012
url	http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/48724/1/FPP%202012%2087R.pdf
_version_	1747811999196119040

Contribution of group dynamics factors to technology adoption among Malaysia cocoa farmer clusters

Similar Items