HOME MANAGEMENT

AND
TIME MANAGEMENT
HOME AND HOME MANAGEMENT
 Home is the dwelling place of the family.
 Since the very beginning of civilization, it has been found that
each and every human being has been engaged in making a
home of his own. As a social being, a man creates his family.
 At the day time most of the family members are engaged in
different types of activities outside their home and after a
tedious day's work they come back home for getting rest and
peace.
 An ideal home gives shelter, meets different needs and
demands of the family, provides security, ensures privacy and
honour of the family members
(Balboa)
 The well-known home economist Nichel stated, “Home management
is the administrative aspect of a family. To attain the desired family
goals, home management helps in planning, assessing integrating and
evaluating human and material resources and ensure their best use for
the betterment of the family members.”
 Its success depends fully on energy, capability and experience of the
home manager.
 In fine, we can say that home management is an intellectual process
and this can be attained through proper:
 Planning
 organizing

 controlling and

 assessing

the family resources for their best use and thereby fulfilling the
expectations of the family.
 Home Management

Planning Organizing Controlling Evaluating

Family Resources

Human Resources Material Resources

Community
Skills Attitude Knowledge Energy Time Money Property Facilities

By using properly

Attaining family goals

Need for Home Management

Management plays a significant role in shaping our lives.

With the changing environment, the need for management also
becomes inevitable to identify and deal with problems, which
emerge from change.

Effective management in the home depends to a large extent

on the managerial ability, interest and leadership quality of the
homemaker and also their ability to motive the family members
in the right direction for achieving desired goals.

(Banlasan)
THE QUALITIES OF A HOME MANAGER
Intelligence
- An intelligent manager is keen on observing, understanding,
thinking and remembering. She should develop all ways of gaining
knowledge, ability to solve problems and achieve goals. Intelligence
also includes mental alertness and ability to grasp knowledge and
situation.

Enthusiasm
- It is an ability to motivate others to become interested in the
activity. The environment created should be contagious and make
everyone to take interest in performing and completing the work. An
enthusiastic manager can create a feeling of happiness by working
hard to achieve her targets.
Understanding of human nature for Team Building and Leadership
- The managers should be sympathetic and understanding since these are
important in developing healthy human relationships and for reducing
friction while dealing with others. The manager has to understand the
values, attitudes, behaviour and capabilities of the family members so that
she is able to delegate the right responsibility to the right person and lead
and motivate them towards the achievement of goals.

Communication
- A manger should be able to convey clearly and have a meaningful
dialogue with the family members. This not only involves sharing of
knowledge, feelings, desires and experiences, but also taking time to share
thoughts with one another. An effective communication is the key to
managers‘ success.
Creativity
- is an essential quality of a home manager. By virtue of this quality, she
will
be able to make her home more attractive and well arranged. To create a
wonderful and attractive homely atmosphere, a home manager should be
creative and should possess the power of imagination and creation.

Judgement
- A sense of judgment enables the manager to be fair in weighing the
various facts in a situation and to see the problem in totality. She should be
able to weigh critically and make decisions while choosing the best
alternative.

(Cabatic)
Perseverance
- A good manager should have the ability to combine courage and
patience to face facts. She has to believe in the inherent values of the
task and feel strong about the outcome of the efforts. Faith in work and
abilities will give the manager the courage to take necessary risks and try
to achieve solutions until the problems are solved and goals are achieved.
Adaptability
- We all are living in a changing environment. The capacity to adapt
oneself with the changing situation is termed adaptability. A housewife
should possess this quality. It is quite natural that in a family life various
incidents may occur. If the housewife is not able to adapt herself with all
the changing situations, there will be a possibility of confusion.
Self-control
- Various problems may occur in a family. In this regard, the quality
like controlling one's sentiments is needed and if a person possesses
this sort of quality, it is called the quality of self-control. If a home
manager is able to show this power, she will be appreciated as an
efficient house wife.

Personality
- Personality can be termed as the sum total of various human
qualities. By practising different human qualities, the personality of a
person grows gradually in a harmonious way. To develop this quality,
a proper grooming is needed. If a home manager acquires this quality,
she will be able to behave well with others and convince all.
CHARACTERISTICS OF A HOME
MAKER
The eminent management expert, Fayol lists the following
characteristics of a manager. These characteristics help her in doing
her job effectively. These characteristics are more apparent and
help a person to easily recognise and distinguish herself as a good
manager. They form important guidelines for efficient and effective
managers.

(Camasura)
 Physical Health: A manager has to a have a good physical health
and vigour to perform the duties properly. In the absence of a good
physical health, the manager is not i a position to carry out the work
successfully. A healthy mind lives in a healthy body.

 Mental Health: Similar to good physical health, it is important to

have good mental health too. It provides the manager the ability to
learn, understand and judge in logical and unbiased manner. A good
mental health also aids in adopting oneself in changing situations.

 Moral Responsibility: This includes the characteristics such as

being firm, willing, loyal, dignified and factual. The other moral
values like teamwork, sincerity, honesty and justice are of equal
importance as they help managers in securing the faith of their
boss, subordinates or family members.
 Educational Qualification: A manager needs to be knowledgeable and
informative. An educated person can allocate resources better and can be a better
negotiator than a one with lesser education.

 Technical Knowledge: A good technical knowledge is an important aspect of

management. A manager needs to know all about the functional and operational
areas of her organisation. It is essential for a manager to be equipped with the
latest technical knowledge as it gives her an extra edge in her' field. Also a
manager with thorough technical knowledge can monitor and supervise better.
She can also work out newer and better technical solution to problems by
developing new

 Work Experience: Experience is richer than qualifications. While an educational

qualification provides a theoretical knowledge, experience provides her the
practical solutions, thus enabling her to face and tackle challenges and come out
of it successfully. Experience to some extent can make up for the lack of
education. It acts as self-educator.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A HOME
MANAGER
Responsibilities and duties of a home manager towards the family

1. To maintain good relationship among the members of the family

2. To create an attitude of equal sharing among the family members
3. To make a proper distribution of household work among the family members
4. To make a balance between income and expenditure
5. To ensure peace and security of the family
6. To follow the home management process for fulfilling the demands of the
family.

(Cawag)
FAMILY RESOURCES

 Generally, by the word resources, we mean some objects

by which different needs of human being can be
fulfilled.

 In home management, the proper utilization of family

resources is highly needed. Without family resources, the
goals of family cannot be achieved. But these family
resources are needed to be used in an appropriate way
having proper planning and controlling and assessing the
requirements of the family.
The Classification of Resources

1. Utility of Resources
According to the definition of resources, each and every resource has
some utility. That is, every family resource has got some capacity to meet
the family demands. But this capacity differs form one resource to another.

2. Scarcity of Resources
Scarcity is another important characteristic of resource. This differs
from one resource to another. That is, some resources are scarce and some
can be achieved easily.

3. Resources are interconnected

The family resources are interconnected. By integrating all types of
resources, specific family goals can be achieved. For example, to achieve a
specific family goal, money is not the only requirement. The other
resources like time, energy and ability are also needed. So, it can be said
that by integrating all the resources, the family goals can be achieved.
Human Resources
Human resource is the most important part of the family resources .An individual by dint of
his/her ability, skills, attitude, knowledge and energy could be able to make the home unique.

 Ability and skills

The capacity to perform any task skilfully and efficiently is termed as ability and skills
.
 Attitude and Knowledge
The attitude and knowledge of a home manager is very much related to bring peace and
prosperity in home. These qualities can be achieved through sincerity, experience and practice.
If a home manager is aware of the individuality of the family members, she will be able to use
human resources properly. For example, one may have some special taste in purchasing new
items. Again, one may have some artistic sense and ability in decorating the house, all these are
human resources and these are needed to be used properly.

 Energy
Energy is also a very important human resource. We can use it while performing our day to
day household activities. It varies from person to person. For example, without any tiredness, a
particular member of the family can work for a lone time.
(Clamocha)
Material Resources

 Various material resources are used to manage home.

Among them, time and money are the most important
material resources. Moreover, there remains a difference
between these two resources.
 People can accumulate material resources in various
ways. For example money which is a material resource,
can be accumulated by people through income, savings,
preserving gold and silver etc.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
 The areas which are needed to be considered for the proper utilization of family
resources

1. The supply of resources can be increased.

If there is a scarcity of material resources, the use of the human resources like
intellectual power, physical power, etc. can be increased to solve problems. By dint of it,
with a little material resources, the family requirements can be fulfilled.

2. The utility of resources can be increased

It involves the increase of the utilization of the resources in different ways. For
example, by adding a shelf with the reading table, books can be kept. Training can be
provided to expand knowledge and skills of the family members.

3. The alternative use of resources

By using resources alternatively, that is, if there is a shortage of time in completing
any task, the task may be completed in other ways within time by using additional
physical power. Due to financial crisis if a new sari cannot be purchased, the old one can
be embroidered for a new look and in this way the demand of a new sari can be
mitigated.
4. The balanced utilization of resources
All the resources should be used in a balanced way. Sometimes
to finish an activity, material resources may be required more than
the human resources. In this case, to a make a balance, human
resources like intelligence, thoughtfulness etc. can be added. For
completing any sort of activity, money is highly required and with it
human
resources like intelligence, judgment, memory and innovation etc.
can be used so that a balanced utilization can be made.

5. Satisfaction by using resources properly

The resources should be used in proper ways so that satisfaction
can be made. For example, food enriched with protein is needed for
the growing children and if it is kept in the food menu of children,
more satisfaction will be achieved. Moreover, if a sari fades, for
satisfaction we can use it to make a quilt.
MONTHLY BUDGET OF THE FAMILY

 Money is the most important of all the material

resources. Each family, for its survival, keeps some
money or properties. But this resource is very much
limited and within this limited resources, a family
maintains all its expenses.

 However, to spend the limited resources properly, a

proper planning is required. If we spend the money in a
planned way, the wastage will be checked.

(Duron)
IMPORTANCE OF BUDGETING
1. Budget helps to increase awareness regarding income
and expenditure of a family
After preparing a budget, if the expenditure is made, it
will make an individual aware of the source and quantity of
income as well as the areas of expenditure.
2. A balance can be made regarding income and
expenditure
If there is a budget, it will help to reduce or extend
expenditure depending on the family income.
3. It helps to make savings
As savings is an integral part of a budget, a budget
encourages savings whether the income is more or less.
4. It helps to save time and energy
A budget helps the members of the family to spend money within the
time and thus it helps to save time and energy.
5. It helps to meet the important demands
In a budget, the important areas of expenditure are specified and so
there remains nothing to be unfulfilled. For this reason, the family does not
suffer in paying house rent, income tax, electricity bill, etc. in due time.
6. The satisfaction and solvency of the family grows
By calculating the demands of the family members, the budget is
usually made and so everybody remains satisfied. If the budget is made in
this way, the satisfaction and peace of the family is maintained.
TIME & TIME MANAGEMENT

Time is such an important resource of human life that does not

stop or wait for any one. As time is running continuously, the
individual who tries her/his best to relate herself/ himself with the
time can shine in life. The value of time depends on how an
individual uses it.
But, this resource is so much limited that for every day life, only
twenty four hours have been fixed. No body can expand or lessen
this twenty four hours or can lend it to others. So, one should be
very careful in utilizing one's time.
Moreover, needs and desire of each family are not the same. So, a
proper planning of time can be called the 'time schedule'. As time
is fixed for each individual, the time schedule will also be
different.
(Escubido)
The importance of time schedule

1. It provides a clear understanding about the works to be performed

If we make a time schedule, it helps us to understand clearly the works to be
or not to be performed because the time schedule is usually prepared by
scrutinizing all tasks and responsibilities.

2 .It helps to finish the tasks in a scheduled time

In the time schedule, the time to finish tasks is clearly mentioned, and thus it
helps to finish the tasks in proper time and eventually it becomes a practice.

3. It helps to interrelate the tasks with the time

If we make a time schedule, it will help us to have a proper understanding of
the time of the work, that can or cannot be altered depending on the needs. For
example, the time of visiting a doctor or attending school cannot be changed. But
the time of going to bed, leisure time and time of study can be changed.
4. It helps to finish a specific job timely
In time schedule, it is mentioned how much time will be allotted to finish a
specific job. So, it will help us to have a proper understanding the time
fixed for completing each activity.

5. It helps to have leisure time

In a time schedule, a balance can be maintained regarding leisure time,
time of working and resting time. So, leisure can be availed by preparing a
time schedule.

6. It helps to increase expertise and rapidness to perform activities

If there is a time schedule, it makes some obligation to perform elementary
tasks in due time. By performing the tasks timely, it helps to develop a
habit of timely action. It also enhances expertise and rapidness. It also
promotes to perform innovative activities.
THE POINTS TO BE CONSIDERED WHILE
PREPARING A TIME SCHEDULE
1. The daily activities which are needed to be performed should be
mentioned

2. Based on the importance of the activity, priority should be made.

3. Considering the facilities which are to be provided for the

family, the habit of the family members should be considered

4. To perform any work jointly, the convenience of others should

be considered.

(Enero)
5. Time schedule should be made in consultation with the members
of the family.

6. Time schedule should be made specifying the time that will be

needed to finish each activity

7. By performing some tasks jointly, time may be saved. Time

schedule should be made in such a way that there remains some
scope to perform any task jointly.

8. The tasks of the family should be divided on daily, weekly and

monthly basis. For example, there are some tasks which are needed
to be performed in weekly and monthly basis and these tasks should
be separated form the daily time table.
9. In a time schedule, there should be enough time for resting, sleeping
and leisure.

10. In the time schedule, there should be the provision of performing

light jobs after finishing a heavy work. This helps to create attention and
removes fatigue.

11. Each of the tasks of the family should be done in an appropriate time
and so in a time schedule, the timely completion of the work should be
ensured.

12. In preparing the time schedule, there should be the scope of

flexibility to meet emergencies and this additional time can be adjusted
with leisure time.
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