Introduction to Resources — Chapter Summary
NIOS · Class 10 · Home Science
Summary of Introduction to Resources for NIOS Class 10 Home Science. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Home Science syllabus.
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Overview
Resources and management are central ideas in home science because daily life always involves goals, limited time, and limited means. A goal is a target or aim that we want to achieve to satisfy our needs. Resources are all the things needed and used to achieve goals. Human resources belong to a per
Key Concepts
A goal is a target
A goal is a target or aim that we want to achieve to satisfy our needs. Examples include becoming a doctor, passing an examination, or repairing a bou
Resources are all the things needed
Resources are all the things needed and used to achieve goals. They include money, land, time, energy, knowledge, skills, material goods, and communit
Human resources are the capabilities
Human resources are the capabilities and characteristics of individuals. Time, energy, knowledge, skills, and abilities are human resources because th
Non
Non-human resources include money, land, material goods, and community facilities. These can be shared, bought, used by others, or change hands.
Money
Money, time, and land are limited. Everyone gets 24 hours in a day, and time cannot be transferred to another person.
Learning Objectives
- Define goal, resource, and management
- Identify different types of goals and resources
- Classify resources into human and non-human resources
- Explain why resources are limited and how they should be used wisely
- Describe the four steps of management
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