needs & wants (continued)

Question 1

What is planning and organising?

Answer 1

An individual’s capacity to plan and organise will enhance the way in which they manage most
aspects of their life.

Question 2

Assess the extent to which personal management skills can influence resource management

Answer 2

Personal management skills can significantly influence resource management in a variety of ways, as it can optimise an individual’s or an organization’s overall efficiency and effectiveness.

For example planning and organising can help an individual achieve their goals by allowing them to set priorities and manage their time efficiently which can reduce stress as an individual feels control their life.

Question 3

• Identify and challenge gender expectations in regard to personal management skills

Answer 3

Gender construction is the concept that society and culture create gender roles and these roles are prescribed as ideal or appropriate behaviours for a person.

E.g the expectation that women are solely responsible for household management can limit their career opportunities and personal growth, while the assumption that men are inherently better at financial management can discourage women from taking control of their finances.

Question 4

Propose strategies individuals can effectively manage their resources

Answer 4

Personal values and the resources available will influence how an individual manages their resources.

E.g: They could develop personal management skills –which direct actions towards completing a
task or achieving a desired goal.

OR

Engage in education and training – gaining skills and knowledge to improve
management skills.

Question 5

What do Personal management skills entail?

Answer 5

-Planning & organising

Individual’s capacity to plan and organise will enhance the way in which they manage most aspects of their life

-Verbal and non-verbal:
Verbal- Involves the use of sounds and words,
Non-verbal- Includes physical actions and body language

-Assertive:
Express positive and negative ideas in a open/ honest way

Aggressive:
Expressing emotions that does not take into account other peoples emotions

Passive:
Avoiding expressing opinions & feelings

Question 6

What are characterisitics of effective communication?

Answer 6

• decision making
  The process of making choices or reaching conclusions based on the consideration of
  alternatives

– Decision-making styles

– impulsive:
Little thought is given to to the consequences of one’s decisions or actions

Intuitive:
Based on ‘gut feeling’

Confident:
Knowing it is the best decision irrespective of consequences

Rational:
Logical- thinking out all the scenarios before making a decision

Problem Solving:

Involves identifying the problem or issue, assessing what resources are at the individual’s disposal
and assessing the most effective way to resolve to issue

Question 7

What factors influence decision making?

Answer 7

resources
● resources available dictate/impact the decisions made.

■ past experiences and personal values

● knowledge and perceptions impact the decisions made.