Journal of Agricultural Science and Sustainable Production (May 2009)
The FtorsEffecting Atitude of Mnagers Twards Itegrating Aimal Hsbandry Pogram in Tabriz
Abstract
The main purpose of this study was to investigate factors influencing attitude of managers towards integrating animal husbandry program (IAHP) in Tabriz.The research design was descriptive – correlation and survey. The statistical population consisted of all animal husbandry manager of Tabriz (N= 331). Proportional stratified sampling method was used to select the 121 manager as samples of the study. The instrument for collecting data was a questionnaire which its validity was confirmed by panel of experts and its reliability was calculated by Choronbach alpha coefficient (α=0.89). Results showed that 44% of managers have positive attitude towards the IAHP. Step-wise multi-variant regression analyses showed that 69% of variation of dependent variable (attitude of managers) could explain by three factors: knowledge about the program, distance of new settlements with managers' house and the participation rate of their family members.
