1. Decision Making-Home Management
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2. 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.
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3. 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
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4. Key Skills
Working with orders - cooperating with others while working through a management system.
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Being numerate- making informed financial decisions when planning budgets.
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Managing myself- working through the decision making process when choosing a product or service
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5. Key Words Goal Management System Budget Ergonomics Net Income
Gross Income
Evaluate
Deductions

6. The importance of decision making
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Create a safe, healthy & comfortable family life.
Meet the needs of all family members.
Use household resources responsibly
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7. 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

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

9. 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

10. Resource Anything that can help you perform a task
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11. 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

12. 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.
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13. Sequence of tasks- so the least amount of time & energy is used.
Ergonomics
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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.

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