Analyze the relationship between managing resources and meeting human needs.

Analysis should include

  • identifying resources (e.g., personal, environmental, material, community)
  • examining Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
  • describing tasks to meet family needs (e.g., preparing meals, providing clothing, maintaining a living environment, guiding children, managing finances).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

  • What is the relationship between meeting human needs and nurturing?
  • What strategies can be used when unexpected needs arise?
  • What is the significance of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?
  • What resources are available in the local community?
  • How can community resources assist families?
  • What is the relationship between managing resources and family needs?

Communication

  • What is the role of communication in resource management?
  • How might managing resources effectively contribute to family communication?

Leadership

  • What leadership skills help people manage resources to meet their family needs?
  • What are your goals in regard to resource management?

Management

  • What is the role of time management in nurturing family members?
  • What resources can help provide a person with safety and security?
  • How might these differ from resources that help a person cultivate love and belonging?
  • How would you prioritize the needs of the family along with the requirements of full-time employment?