Resource Management
Resources such as knowledge, skills, time and energy belong to this category.
Human Resources
Feeling protected from harm relates to which specific need?
Safety and security
What is a group?
Two or more people who interact and share a common purpose, goal or interest.
Support provided by friends, relatives and neighbours is known as what?
Informal support
QUICK FIRE: Human or non-human resource: TIME?
Human
Money, housing and technology are examples of this category.
Non-Human Resources
Food, clothing and shelter contribute to which specific need?
Adequate standard of living
Power gained because of specialised knowledge or skills.
Expert
A household containing children from previous relationships is commonly classified as which family structure?
Blended family
THINK QUICK: This term describes disagreement or tension that occurs between members of a group.
Conflict
What are the four steps of the management process?
Planning, organising, implementing & evaluating.
Name FOUR specific needs studied in CAFS.
Any four from adequate standard of living, health, education, employment, safety and security, sense of identity.
Identify the THREE leadership styles studied in CAFS.
Autocratic, democratic and laissez-faire. (or transformtational)
A counsellor, government agency or community organisation generally provides which type of support?
Formal support
POWER PLAY: A manager threatens disciplinary action if workers don't follow procedures. Which power base?
Coercive power
Identify TWO factors that can influence resource management.
Examples include values, attitudes, past experiences, culture, socioeconomic status, age, gender, education.
Explain why wellbeing is considered subjective.
Individuals perceive and experience wellbeing differently depending on their circumstances, values, needs and expectations.
Students follow a peer because they admire and respect them. Which power base is demonstrated?
Referent
Explain ONE benefit of informal support for families.
Examples include emotional support, practical assistance, childcare, advice, companionship or assistance during difficult circumstances.
SCENARIO: A teenager feels accepted by their friendship group, has supportive family relationships and feels connected to their school. Which aspect of their wellbeing is particularly being supported?
Social wellbeing
Explain how effective resource management can contribute to wellbeing.
Effective management helps individuals use available resources to meet needs and achieve goals, positively influencing wellbeing.
Explain the relationship between needs, resources and wellbeing.
Resources can be used to meet needs. The extent to which needs are met can influence an individual's wellbeing.
Explain ONE situation where an autocratic leader may be more effective than a democratic leader.
For example, an emergency or time-sensitive situation where an immediate decision is required.
Explain why a family may need to access both formal and informal support networks.
Different sources can meet different needs; informal networks can provide personal/practical support while formal services provide specialised/professional assistance.
CAFS CHALLENGE: Your team has 30 seconds to correctly name 10 CAFS concepts from the Preliminary course.
Any 10 legitimate concepts — needs, wellbeing, resources, decision-making, groups, roles, leadership, power, conflict, family structures, formal support, informal support, etc.