Core 1 - Resource management

Question 1

define wellbeing

Answer 1

the degree of satisfaction that an individual or group experiences when needs are met.

Question 2

factors affecting wellbeing

Answer 2

SPEECS
Social
Physical
Emotional
Economic
Cultural
Spiritual

Question 3

define needs (primary needs)

Answer 3

the necessities of life, those things that are required for survival and to be physically and mentally healthy.

Question 4

define wants (secondary needs)

Answer 4

are preferences or desires, things we would like but don’t need for survival or to maintain good health

Question 5

what are specific needs

Answer 5

SHESEA
Safety and Security
Health
Education
Sense of Identity
Employment
Adequate standard of living

Question 6

Maslows Hierarchy

Answer 6

TOP
- self actualisation
- esteem needs
- social needs
- safety needs
- physiological needs
BOTTOM

Question 7

goal setting

Answer 7

Set SMART goals
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Time-bound

Time frames: short term, intermediate, long term

Types of goals: individual, group, community, global

Question 8

define resources

Answer 8

are things people use to achieve their goals and quality of life.

Question 9

specific resources

Answer 9

Human Resources: refers to skills, talents and abilities.
e.g. energy, sight, knowledge

Non-Human Resources: resources that are outside human beings, tangible items.
e.g. food, clothing, hairdressers

Question 10

interchangeability of resources

Answer 10

resources that have alternative uses so individuals must make decisions on the best use of resources. e.g. money can be spent or saved. resources are interchanged through individuals having different abilities to share.

Question 11

resource sustainability (to conserve a resource)

Answer 11

individuals are consumers or uses of resources. non-human resources can be consumed and considered non-renewable. effective resource management relies on people to consider the use of resources, to prolong the use.

Question 12

factors affecting resource management - personal values and past experiences

Answer 12

values are qualities that an individual or family believes to be desirable and important in life. you values are made up of past experience and can be influenced by family.

Question 13

factors influencing availability of and access to resources

Answer 13

GASCD
Gender
Age
Socioeconomic status
Culture
Disability

Question 14

access to support

Answer 14

Informal Support: is family members provide and receive support and assistance from relative who reside either within the same household or in another household.

Formal Support: are those provided by government agencies, or community organisations. the need for the use of formal support may vary through individuals life-spans

Question 15

communication (verbal and non-verbal)

Answer 15

the method by which people share ideas or information.

Verbal: is between people and can be oral or written.

Non-verbal: is the process of receiving information wordlessly. body language or facial expressions.

Question 16

communication (assertive, aggressive, passive)

Answer 16

assertive: not driven by aggression or, this focuses on clear and straight-forward communication.

aggressive: involves manipulation, focuses on making someone do something to meet specific needs.

passive: is based on avoiding confrontation, focuses on minimal communication, with the main purpose of staying away from arguments.

Question 17

characteristics of effective communication

Answer 17

• sending clear and positive messages
• being assertive
• ability to express thoughts and feelings

Question 18

decision making styles

Answer 18

Impulsive style: is a hasty decision usually made spontaneously, without considering the outcomes.

Intuitive style: based on instinct that it is the right decision to make at the time.

Hesitant style: made with caution, individuals may have trouble making decisions due to lack of confidence of knowledge.

confident style: made with certainty and trust, evaluated the situation to ensure best outcome is possible.

rational style: is logical and sensible, a common sense approach is undertaken. consequences made prior to making final choice.

Question 19

factors influencing decision making

Answer 19

1. access to resources
2. complexity of the problem
3. past experience and values
4. attitudes to change
5. socioeconomic facotrs

Question 20

problem solving steps

Answer 20

1. identify the problem
2. explore alternative solutions and their consequences
3. select an option
4. implement the solution
5. evaluate the solution

Question 21

strategies for effective resource management - using interchangeable resources

Answer 21

resources can have multiple uses, it’s an individuals choice as to how they best use a resources, influenced by values and beliefs.

Question 22

strategies for effective resource management - adopting sustainable behavious

Answer 22

creating a sustainable future will require attitudes and behaviours across society to change, individuals and groups require resources to achieve goals and improve wellbeing.

Question 22

strategies for effective resource management - accessing support

Answer 22

support may be different at different stages in life, because the goal is to provide effective strategies to access support.

Question 23

strategies for effective resource management - developing personal management skills

Answer 23

to manage resources effectively, one must develop personal management skills in planning, organising, decision making, communication and problem solving. these skills can be developed in everyday life.

Question 24

strategies for effective resource management - engaging in education or training

Answer 24

those who aren’t fully educated are at greater risk of unemployment, resulting in low income levels. they may also lack knowledge and are more likely to not use resources effectively.
the benefits of education and training:
- improved quality of education or job satisfaction
- increased productivity
- increased personal management skills
- lifelong learners
- improved self - esteem

Question 25

interviews as a primary research method - advantages and disadvantages

Answer 25

advantages:
- respondents can have questions reworded for clarification or to be prompted for more detail.
- can interviewer can judge if questions become to sensitive and adjust them accordingly
- a large amount of information may be generated due to the qualitative nature of method
- information can be used to develop more focus questionnaire

disadvantages:
- it is time consuming to plan, conduct and collate data
- communication difficulties might arise if there is a language barrier
- too much information may be difficult to analyse and compare
- equipment for recording may be required

Question 25

interviews as a primary research method - constructing, conducting, recording responses

Answer 25

effective planning and preparation for an interview is essentail. ensure you have assessed what you hope to achieve out of the interview.

structured:
- formal feel
- questions are structured and ordered
- location and time of the interview is planned
- prior research has been performed
- responses can be restrict

unstructured:
- informal feel
- questions less structured and can be impulsive in response to previous answers
- more flexibility in shaping/changing interview
- can be time consuming or off topic due to lack of structure

Question 26

interviews as a primary research method - analysing research results

Answer 26

after data has been collected and recorded it needs to be analysed. analysis involves breaking down the findings to gain a better understanding. the results from qualitative and quantitative research methods affect the way data is analysed.
qualitative: analysed by observation and identifying common themes and issues
quantitative: look for trends, key words, pattern of responses. important to recognise abnormalities