Evaluating the effectiveness of university agricultural extension test stations using Wuli-Shili-Renli methodology

ABSTRACT: Wuli-Shili-Renli (WSR) methodology was used to assess the effects of systematic management on university agricultural extension test stations, in order to understand areas for further optimization. We developed a framework model and evaluation index system, of which, the weights of the evaluation index system were determined using AHP. Using an agricultural extension test station of Hebei Agricultural University as an example, we interviewed and surveyed in total of 225 university extension experts from nine test stations. Assessment showed that the test station system organization produces desirable societal benefits and improvements. In addition, the organizational structure and job allocation were found to act as high-impact factors in improving the optimal system function, with the university extension experts functional better in the incentive and guarantee mechanism than other factors. Our investigation validated that the university extension experts were critical in designing the incentives and evaluation programs.

摘要：本研究采用物-事-人（Wuli-Shili-Renli，WSR）方法论，评估系统化管理对高校农业推广试验站的影响，以期明确其后续优化方向。研究构建了一套框架模型与评价指标体系，并采用层次分析法（Analytic Hierarchy Process，AHP）确定了该指标体系的权重。以河北农业大学某农业推广试验站为案例，对9个试验站的共计225名高校推广专家开展访谈与调研。评估结果显示，该试验站系统组织可产生可观的社会效益并实现效能提升。此外，研究发现组织结构与岗位配置是优化系统功能的高影响因素，且相较于其他要素，高校推广专家在激励与保障机制层面的表现更为优异。本次调研证实，高校推广专家在激励方案与评价体系的设计中发挥着关键作用。