Chapter 2 Online Notes: Family management principles history and theories Flashcards
What was the beginning of family management principles and what did it focus on?
Home economics : Within the home and work
When the discipline founded?
1899
Who is the father of resource management?
Fredrick Winslow Taylor
What are two basic functions of theories
a) Theories help predict behaviour
b) Theories help us understand our ability to control our own behaviour
Define and give an example of systems theory
Systems are interconnected and inter-dependent
ex; Families
Interface is when
two families and systems interact
Morphogenic families or system are
adaptive to change and relatively open
Morphostatic families or systems are
resistant to change and are relatively closed
What is a subsystem
A part of a larger system
True or false; every system can be broken down into subsystems?
True
All systems have __ natural tendencies that impact the functioning of the system and what are they?
1) Entropy
2) Homeostasis
3) Equifinality
4) Multi-finality
Define entropy
A tendency toward disorder or randomness
Define Homeostasis?
Tendency to maintain balance
Define Equifinality
The phenomenon in which different circumstances and opportunities may lead to similar outcome
Give an example of equifinality
Two people with different backgrounds both end up being doctors
