resource management
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Resource ManagementResource ManagementSkilful handling of resourcesSkilful handling of resources
© PDST Home Economics
DefinitionsDefinitions
ManagementManagement is the skillful handling or is the skillful handling or treatment of a task.treatment of a task.
Resource managementResource management is the skillful is the skillful handling of resources.handling of resources.
A A ResourceResource is anything that can be used to is anything that can be used to assist in the performance of a taskassist in the performance of a task
ResourcesResourcesAnything that can be used to assist in the performance Anything that can be used to assist in the performance
ofof
a taska task
Types of resource:Types of resource: Human ResourceHuman Resource, energy, time, skill, knowledge., energy, time, skill, knowledge. Money,Money, used to buy other resources e.g. food used to buy other resources e.g. food
equipmentequipment Commodities,Commodities, food, equipment, fabric, wood, fuel, food, equipment, fabric, wood, fuel,
electricity, cleaning agent.electricity, cleaning agent. Community resourcesCommunity resources, libraries schools, hospitals., libraries schools, hospitals.
Task: Buy a carTask: Buy a car
Resources needed: money, Resources needed: money, time, knowledge, energy.time, knowledge, energy.
Home ManagementHome Management Def: Def: Skilful handling of resources in the homeSkilful handling of resources in the home Aim of Home management: Aim of Home management: to provide a to provide a
healthy and happy environment for the family healthy and happy environment for the family
Home Management involves:Home Management involves: Caring for the youngCaring for the young Providing a secure emotional background for Providing a secure emotional background for
family members.family members. Managing family financeManaging family finance Managing family dietManaging family diet Management of physical tasks e.g. cleaning Management of physical tasks e.g. cleaning
Home ManagementHome Management
Home management involves the following Home management involves the following steps:steps:
Making Decisions/Setting goalsMaking Decisions/Setting goals Identifying ResourcesIdentifying Resources PlanningPlanning ActionAction EvaluationEvaluation
Cleaning ManagementCleaning Management
Cleaning AgentsCleaning Agents
WaterWater
DetergentDetergent Washing up liquid “Fairy”Washing up liquid “Fairy”Clothes washing detergent “Persil”Clothes washing detergent “Persil”Dishwasher detergent “Sun”Dishwasher detergent “Sun”
Multi-purpose Multi-purpose cleaner cleaner
Used on floors, work surfaces, tiles. Used on floors, work surfaces, tiles. “Flash”“Flash”
AbrasiveAbrasive Cream cleaners of steel wool pads that Cream cleaners of steel wool pads that use friction to clean “Cif” “Brillo”use friction to clean “Cif” “Brillo”
BleachesBleaches Remove stains, clean stains. Remove stains, clean stains. “Domestos”“Domestos”
DisinfectantsDisinfectants Kill germs “Dettol”Kill germs “Dettol”PolishesPolishes For metal “Brasso”, Windows For metal “Brasso”, Windows
“Windolene”“Windolene”Furniture “Pledge”, Multi purpose “Mr Furniture “Pledge”, Multi purpose “Mr Sheen”Sheen”
Cleaning EquipmentCleaning Equipment
Vacuum cleanerVacuum cleaner SweepingSweeping MopMop BucketBucket BasinBasin Hand brushHand brush ClothsCloths Stored in one cupboardStored in one cupboard
Choosing Cleaning AgentsChoosing Cleaning Agents
Cost v EffectivenessCost v Effectiveness Time and energy involvedTime and energy involved SafetySafety Ease of useEase of use VersatilityVersatility Pleasant to work with? (fumes, smell)Pleasant to work with? (fumes, smell) Environmentally friendly?Environmentally friendly?
Using Cleaning AgentsUsing Cleaning Agents
Simplest method e.g. soak in waterSimplest method e.g. soak in water Start with mildest cleaning agentStart with mildest cleaning agent Follow instructionsFollow instructions Rinse off wellRinse off well Protect skin and clothesProtect skin and clothes Store in wall cupboard (childproof)Store in wall cupboard (childproof)
Cleaning Household EquipmentCleaning Household Equipment
Protect skin, clothes, surroundings.Protect skin, clothes, surroundings. Collect resourcesCollect resources Dismantle equipmentDismantle equipment Begin using mildest cleaning agent firstBegin using mildest cleaning agent first Work from top downWork from top down Rinse wellRinse well Dry wellDry well PolishPolish TidyTidy
Cleaning the HouseCleaning the House
Organising a cleaning routineOrganising a cleaning routine
Make a list of daily and weekly choresMake a list of daily and weekly chores Include all family members if possibleInclude all family members if possible Work through the routine a few times and Work through the routine a few times and
adjust if necessaryadjust if necessary Organise chores logically to suit family Organise chores logically to suit family
lifestylelifestyle Spread the weekly chores over the weekSpread the weekly chores over the week
Cleaning a roomCleaning a room
Order of work:Order of work:
Open windowsOpen windows Tidy upTidy up DustDust VacuumVacuum WashWash PolishPolish Close windowsClose windows
Ergonomics Ergonomics (Time and Motion studies)(Time and Motion studies)
Def: Def: Study of efficiency of people in the work Study of efficiency of people in the work environmentenvironment
Planning timePlanning time Design and layout of equipment – easy to Design and layout of equipment – easy to
use, clean & reach.use, clean & reach. The sequence of tasks so least amount of The sequence of tasks so least amount of
time & energy used. time & energy used.
Electrical EquipmentElectrical Equipment
Types:Types:
Large Appliances:Large Appliances: cookers, fridges, freezers, cookers, fridges, freezers,
washing machines, dryers, dishwashers. washing machines, dryers, dishwashers. (white(white
goods)goods)
Small appliances with motorsSmall appliances with motors: carving knife,: carving knife,
food mixers, food processors.food mixers, food processors.
Small Appliances with elementsSmall Appliances with elements: iron, kettle,: iron, kettle,
deep fat fryer.deep fat fryer.
Considerations when buying Considerations when buying appliancesappliances
• CostCost
• Energy efficientEnergy efficient
• SafetySafety
• SizeSize
• FeaturesFeatures
• Ease of useEase of use
• Ease of cleaningEase of cleaning
• ServicingServicing
• GuaranteeGuarantee
• Brand nameBrand name
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