Past Exam Questions Flashcards
State the purpose of family resource management
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Improves the quality of family life as it ensures bills are paid which reduces stress and worry
Assists individuals and families to achieve goals e.g. It can help a child get into college and do well in school
Makes full use of available resources and minimises waste e.g. it reduces food and money waste as meals and shopping trips are well planned
Allows for unexpected changes in circumstances e.g. The loss of a job or injury/illness
List the three components of management
Inputs
Throughputs
Output
Discuss four factors that can influence the management of family resources
(Employment patterns)
Single-income families may need to manage their income wisely to cover the household’s needs
Dual-income families may have greater financial resources to meet the household’s needs and wants but they may struggle to find family time
Shift work can sometimes mean one parent has to take on more responsibilities during the day, mealtimes and sleeping patterns may also be affected
Discuss four factors that can influence the management of family resources
(Management of dual roles)
If both parents are employed they have the roles of both earner and family manager, both parents will have to take equal responsibility for household tasks
In one-parent homes the parent is both the earner and family manager without the support of a partner which can be challenging and stressful as it puts strain on resources
Q. Discuss four factors that can influence the management of family resources
List these factors
Employment patterns
Management of dual roles
Culture
Composition of family
Discuss four factors that can influence the management of family resources
(Culture)
The impact of certain areas such as diet and the role of women affect family management
Jewish people must remain kosher and refrain from eating pork
Women are forbidden from driving in Saudi Arabia
Religious ceremonies such as First Holy Communion for Catholic families require resources which affects management
Discuss four factors that can influence the management of family resources
(Gender)
Parents should participate equally in all household tasks regardless of gender, to highlight the importance of gender equality to children
Every family member should contribute to household management with tasks being allocated fairly based on skills. availability of time and preferences, rather than gender
Women no longer have to stay at home and do all the housework, now men are involved in childrearing and household tasks
Use the management framework to set out a plan for an event
Inputs
Demands:
- Needs
- Wants
- Goals
- Values
Resources:
- Time
- Human skill
- Environmental
- Material
Use the management framework to set out a plan for an event
throughputs
Planning:
- Identify the goal
- identify available resources
- collect relevant information
- consider the alternatives
- consider the consequences of each alternative
- make a decision
- design a logical plan
Organising
- appoint appropriate individuals to tasks
- allocate available resources
Implementing
- put the plan into action
- take control of the plan
- ensure flexibility
Use the management framework to set out a plan for an event
Outputs
Outputs are the end result of the inputs and throughputs and are evaluated in the following terms;
Goals Needs and wants Resources Changes in values Satisfaction Feedback
Give an account of the importance of decision making in family resource management
Communication is a two-way process that involves the sharing of ideas, information and emotions. It is necessary to;
To understand the values of each family member
To identify each family member’s goals
To make family decisions together
To allocate tasks based on individual’s skill sets
To evaluate the management process
To resolve conflict
Give an example of when the Management Process may be used
Families can create a plan for spending e.g. a budget to meet financial goals such as bills
They will use money management, IT and organisational skills
The family’s needs will be met, debt will be avoided and savings will be made
Explain what is meant by an input
Inputs include anything brought in to the management system
Inputs are made up of demands e.g. needs, wants, goals, values and resources e.g. time, human skill. environmental, material
Explain what is mean by an output
The end result of the inputs and throughputs Evaluated: -goals -needs and wants -resources -changes in values -satisfaction -feedback
