Development of an index to measure the managerial competency of coconut growers in coconut-based farming system

Abstract

The paper describes the entire methodology adopted for developing an index to measure the managerial competency of coconut growers in coconut-based farming system. The standardized index was developed by using the Normalized Rank Order Method recommended by Guilford. Ten possible indicators of managerial competence were gathered after thorough review of literature and expert consultation. Based on the ranks given by the judges, scale values of the indicators were found out. 87 sub items under the 10 indicators were subjected to relevancy test by sending it for expert content evaluation. Based on the Relevancy Percentage (RP), Relevancy Weightage (RW) and Mean Relevancy Score (MRS), 67 items were selected. The scale was administered to 40 non-respondent farmers for item analysis. The reliability of the scale was tested using test retest method and a coefficient value of 0.99 was obtained indicating higher reliability. The final scale consisting of 10 indicators and 55 sub items had practical applicability in measuring managerial competency of coconut growers in coconut based farming system.