Family Resource Management And Components Of Management Flashcards
What is an open resource system
Family uses systems outside their own boundaries eg children attend government run schools
What is a closed resource system
All activities e occur within system boundaries eg Amish
Things that can be managed in the family
Household finances eg bills, saving Cleaning -jobs for everyone Meal planning -minimise waste Activities schedule Smooth running of household
Resources available
Time
Human skills (IT skills, budgeting - vary between people)
Environmental (space)
Material (money, equipment)
Demands in inputs
Needs
Wants
Goals
Values
Throughputs parts
Planning
Organising
Implementing
Outputs
Goals met? Needs met? Wants met? Best use of resources? Change in values? Satisfied?
Steps in the decision making process
PLANNING: identify the decision, goal Identify the available resources Collect relevant information eg research Consider the alternatives and their consequences Choose an option Design a plan
ORGANISING:
Delicate jobs
Divide out available resources
IMPLEMENTING:
Ensure there is flexibility
EVALUATE
Why do we need feedback
To see how improvements can be made next time
What is communication
Sharing of ideas, information and emotion
Why is communication needed for a good family resource managements
To run smoothly
To achieve goals
Fa tits affecting management
Employment patterns Management of dual roles Socio economic status Stages in family life cycle Values and standards Compositor of family Culture Gender roles
How employment patterns affect FRM
Single income v dual income
Shift work can effect mealtimes and sleeping patterns
How management of dual roles affect FRM
Being both an earner and a family manager
Difficult to balance in one parent households
How socio economic status affect FRM
Lower socio economic status may prioritise basic needs before wants
How stages in family life cycle affect FRM
Arrival of children (their needs are a priority) Number of children Age of children (Affects how to divide time and costs) Older children’s input may be considered
How family composition affects FRM
Number of providers and number of dependents (children, older, ill, disabled)
How culture affects FRM
Diet eg religion
Role of women
How gender roles affect FRM
Equally shared roles
should be allocated fairly based on skill and time available , not gender
Highlight importance of gender equality to children
