Decision Making-Home Management @rawpixel/unsplash.org

Learning Outcomes 2.5 Assess the importance of making informed and responsible decisions in everyday life. 2.10 Apply consumer decision making skills in management of personal, family and household resources for everyday living. 2.13 Apply financial literacy skills in the preparation and evaluation of a budget for independent living. @RG104/creativecommons.org

What will I learn The decision making process and management system Points to consider when buying and using cleaning agents What is meant by ergonomics and order of work when cleaning. The different resources available to us. What is meant by the term ergonomics. The process in organising the bedroom @RG104/creativecommons.org

Key Skills Working with orders - cooperating with others while working through a management system. @liftarn/creativecommons.org Being numerate- making informed financial decisions when planning budgets. @matafix/creativecommons.org Managing myself- working through the decision making process when choosing a product or service @rejon/creativecommons.org

Key Words Goal Management System Budget Ergonomics Net Income Gross Income Evaluate Deductions

The importance of decision making @GDJ/creativecommons.org Create a safe, healthy & comfortable family life. Meet the needs of all family members. Use household resources responsibly @JoshuaRawsonHarris/CreativeCommons.org

Decision Making Process Steps Identify the problem and the goal Collect information i.e. newspapers, magazines, online. Consider Alternatives i.e. different solutions. Consider the consequence of each alternative. Make a decision. Put the decision into action Evaluate results

Home management tasks that require decision making Meal Planning Cooking Budgeting Childcare Shopping Home management tasks that require decision making

Management Systems Decide on a goal Identify the resources. A logical process that helps achieve your goals. Decide on a goal Identify the resources. Make a plan Act on a plan Evaluate

Resource Anything that can help you perform a task @gnokii/creativecommons.org @hypocore/creativecommons.org @frankes/creativecommons.org

Cleaning Management Using correct resources such as cleaning equipment and agents (below) Water-Gentle cleaning Detergents i.e. washing up liquid. Multipurpose cleaners- work surfaces, cookers, cass Abrasives- cream cleaners/stain wool pads Bleaches- remove stains & kill germs on floors, sinks, toilets

Cleaning Management Considerations for choosing cleaning agents Using Cleaning Agents Cost & effectiveness Time and energy involved in using Safety of product Ease of use Versatility Is the product pleasant to work with? Is the product & packaging environmentally friendly. Try the simplest method 1st-soak in water. Start with the mildest agent Follow the instructions Rinse thoroughly Protect skin and clothing when using cleaning agents. clot

Sequence of tasks- so the least amount of time & energy is used. Ergonomics @danilo/creativecommons.org The study of efficiency of people in the working environment. Planning Time The design & layout of equipment frequently used should be stored in easily reached areas. Sequence of tasks- so the least amount of time & energy is used.

Sequence of cleaning a room Tidy- put away clutter & make the bed Sweep Dust furniture, windows, books & ornaments. @hochmohr/creativecommons.org Vacuum Wash & Polish