Analyze the meaning of work and the meaning of family.

Analysis should include

evaluating work systems and family systems (structures)
assessing characteristics of strong work and family organizations
examining the evolution of the workforce
identifying the rewards of work within and outside the family
describing the roles and responsibilities of employees and family members
examining family interdependence
evaluating ways in which the evolution of the family life cycle affects choices and decisions
examining personal and family values.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

What factors should be considered when analyzing work and family structures?
How do the roles and responsibilities of employed workers and family members compare?
How does the role of management in the workplace compare to the role of management in the family?

Communication

How can awareness of the value of work and family be communicated to others?
How can family members at different stages of the family life cycle communicate their values and choices?

Leadership

How do leaders develop strategies for navigating workplace change?
How can the family and the employer develop leadership skills in individuals?
What leadership techniques are needed to develop strategies for navigating family transitions?

Management