Core 1 - Resource management Flashcards
define wellbeing
the degree of satisfaction that an individual or group experiences when needs are met.
factors affecting wellbeing
SPEECS
Social
Physical
Emotional
Economic
Cultural
Spiritual
define needs (primary needs)
the necessities of life, those things that are required for survival and to be physically and mentally healthy.
define wants (secondary needs)
are preferences or desires, things we would like but don’t need for survival or to maintain good health
what are specific needs
SHESEA
Safety and Security
Health
Education
Sense of Identity
Employment
Adequate standard of living
Maslows Hierarchy
TOP
- self actualisation
- esteem needs
- social needs
- safety needs
- physiological needs
BOTTOM
goal setting
Set SMART goals
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Time-bound
Time frames: short term, intermediate, long term
Types of goals: individual, group, community, global
define resources
are things people use to achieve their goals and quality of life.
specific resources
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
interchangeability of resources
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.
resource sustainability (to conserve a resource)
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.
factors affecting resource management - personal values and past experiences
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.
factors influencing availability of and access to resources
GASCD
Gender
Age
Socioeconomic status
Culture
Disability
access to support
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
communication (verbal and non-verbal)
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.
communication (assertive, aggressive, passive)
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.
characteristics of effective communication
- sending clear and positive messages
- being assertive
- ability to express thoughts and feelings
decision making styles
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.
factors influencing decision making
- access to resources
- complexity of the problem
- past experience and values
- attitudes to change
- socioeconomic facotrs
problem solving steps
- identify the problem
- explore alternative solutions and their consequences
- select an option
- implement the solution
- evaluate the solution
strategies for effective resource management - using interchangeable resources
resources can have multiple uses, it’s an individuals choice as to how they best use a resources, influenced by values and beliefs.
strategies for effective resource management - adopting sustainable behavious
creating a sustainable future will require attitudes and behaviours across society to change, individuals and groups require resources to achieve goals and improve wellbeing.
strategies for effective resource management - accessing support
support may be different at different stages in life, because the goal is to provide effective strategies to access support.
strategies for effective resource management - developing personal management skills
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.
strategies for effective resource management - engaging in education or training
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
interviews as a primary research method - advantages and disadvantages
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
interviews as a primary research method - constructing, conducting, recording responses
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
interviews as a primary research method - analysing research results
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
