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Principles of Resource Management
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A · answer 10 of 12 · 2 marks each · about 30 words20
B · answer 5 of 7 · 5 marks each · about 200 words25
C · answer 3 of 5 · 10 marks each · about 500 words30
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Section A · 2 marks · define or list
Define home management.Unit IWhat is meant by the macro environment of a family?Unit IWhat are the three phases of controlling?Unit IMention any four qualities of a good manager.Unit IDefine values.Unit IDifferentiate between conventional and flexible standards.Unit IDefine resources.Unit IIGive two examples each of human and non-human resources.Unit IIWhat is meant by substitution of resources?Unit IIWhat are satellite decisions?Unit IIWhat is a de facto decision?Unit IIDefine time norms.Unit IIIWhat is meant by peak load?Unit IIIWhat is a work curve?Unit IIIWhat is a Gantt chart?Unit IIIName the three types of effort required in home-making.Unit IIIDefine work simplification.Unit IVWhat is a cyclegraph?Unit IVWhat is a work triangle?Unit IVDefine body mechanics.Unit IVWhat is psychological fatigue?Unit IVWhat is psychic income?Unit VDefine a family budget.Unit VWhat is a deficit budget?Unit VState Engel's law of consumption.Unit VWhat is a recurring deposit?Unit V
Section B · 5 marks · explain
Distinguish between the micro and macro environment of the family.Unit IExplain the principles of management with suitable examples.Unit IWhat are the qualities of a good home manager?Unit IClassify goals with suitable examples.Unit IExplain the characteristics of resources.Unit IIHow can a family make optimum use of its resources?Unit IIExplain the types of decisions with suitable examples.Unit IIWhat are the causes of conflict in a family? How can they be resolved?Unit IIExplain the steps in making a time plan.Unit IIIWrite a note on work curves and rest periods.Unit IIIClassify household activities based on the energy they require.Unit IIIExplain the formal and informal techniques of work simplification.Unit IVExplain the work centres in a kitchen.Unit IVHow should a heavy object be lifted? Explain using the principles of body mechanics.Unit IVDifferentiate between physiological and psychological fatigue.Unit IVExplain the types of family income.Unit VWhat are the advantages of budgeting?Unit VExplain Engel's law of consumption with an example.Unit VExplain the methods of handling money in a family.Unit V
Section C · 10 marks · describe with diagram
Define management. Explain its concept and the environment in which a family manages.Unit IExplain the process of management with a neat diagram.Unit IDiscuss values, goals and standards as motivational factors in management.Unit IDefine resources. Classify them and explain their characteristics.Unit IIDiscuss the factors affecting the use of family resources.Unit IIExplain the importance of decision making and the steps in the decision-making process.Unit IIDiscuss the tools used in time management.Unit IIIExplain the time management process. Prepare a daily time plan for a working woman.Unit IIIDiscuss energy management with reference to the efforts and energy required in home-making.Unit IIIExplain Mundel's classes of change with suitable examples.Unit IVExplain the planning of an efficient kitchen with reference to the work triangle, work centres and work heights.Unit IVExplain the types of fatigue and the managerial process applied to energy.Unit IVExplain the sources of family income and the methods of augmenting it.Unit VPlan a monthly budget for a family with a fixed income and explain the factors affecting the family budget.Unit VExplain the importance of savings and the different savings options available to an Indian family.Unit V

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10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IExplain the concept of management and the micro and macro environment of the family.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IExplain the process of management with a neat diagram.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IDiscuss the qualities of a good home manager.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IExplain values, goals and standards as motivational factors in home management.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IIDefine resources. Classify them and explain their characteristics.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IIDiscuss the factors affecting the use of family resources.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IIExplain the decision-making process with a suitable example.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IIExplain the methods of resolving conflicts in a family.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IIIDiscuss the tools used in time management.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IIIExplain the steps in making a time plan and how it is controlled and evaluated.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IIIDiscuss energy management with reference to the efforts and energy required in home-making activities.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IVWhat is work simplification? Explain Mundel's classes of change with examples.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IVExplain the planning of an efficient kitchen with reference to the work triangle, work centres and work heights.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IVDiscuss the principles of body mechanics with suitable examples.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT IVExplain the types of fatigue and the managerial process applied to energy.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT VExplain the types and sources of family income and the methods of augmenting it.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT VPlan a monthly budget for a family with a fixed income and explain the steps involved.5-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT VExplain Engel's law of consumption with an example.10-MARK ANSWER FRAME · UNIT VExplain the importance of savings and the savings options available to an Indian family.