Deck 1: The Complexity of Managing Family Resources

Question 1

Doherty points out that a major reason that it may be difficult to define the family is ______.

A) increase in divorce
B) environmental changes that take place
C) emphasis on "family values"
D) the standard of living is lower in many parts of the world

Answer 1

environmental changes that take place

Question 2

Family resource management includes all of the following EXCEPT ______.

A) interdependency of individuals
B) a dynamic environment
C) an understanding of the monetary exchange system
D) an effort to meet the basic needs of those in the family

Answer 2

an understanding of the monetary exchange system

Question 3

Resource identification to meet family needs is guided by all of the following EXCEPT ______.

A) ambiguity
B) culture
C) availability
D) accessibility

Answer 3

ambiguity

Question 4

What is a primary difference between identifying resources and decision-making for families as opposed to businesses?

A) unrestricted availability of money
B) the leadership styles used
C) the time involved
D) desire to maintain interpersonal relationships

Question 5

One of the differences between family resource management and business management is a focus on ______.

A) emotion
B) planning
C) control of resources
D) leadership

Question 6

The decision-making model proposed by Janis that involves searching for alternatives, assessing consequences, estimating risk, and selection of action that maximizes objectives is ______.

A) the Bureaucratic Model
B) the Rational Model
C) the Political Model
D) the 5-step Decision-Making Model

Question 7

The decision-making model developed by Pfeffer that is based on rules, procedures, and processes and is appropriate only for low-risk decisions is ______.

A) the Bureaucratic Model
B) the Rational Model
C) the Political Model
D) the 5-step Decision-Making Model

Question 8

The decision-making model that is based on the power of individuals within the group is ______.

A) the Bureaucratic Model
B) the Rational Model
C) the Political Model
D) the 5-step Decision-Making Model

Question 9

The decision-making model that gives the family the most flexible framework for a variety of situations is ______.

A) the Bureaucratic Model
B) the Rational Model
C) the Political Model
D) the 5-step Decision-Making Model

Question 10

Influences such as history, culture, and environment that come from the outside to change the behavior of the family are known as ______.

A) ideological influences
B) situational influences
C) contextual influences
D) factual influences

Question 11

An example of an historical influence on the family could be ______.

A) depression
B) a Scandinavian heritage
C) availability of citrus fruit
D) a view that all people are basically good

Question 12

Joan grew up in a family with few resources and now tends to be very conservative. Her husband's family enjoyed a lifestyle where they were able to afford to live in luxury. The experiences of the two partners illustrate what type of contextual influence on their behavior today?

A) environmental
B) cultural
C) historical
D) psychological

Question 13

The Baker family has always lived in Tucson, Arizona. Recently Mr. Baker's brother invited the whole family to spend the holidays at their mountain cabin in Colorado. The Bakers decided not to take the offer because they didn't like the idea of the cold weather and the fact that they would have to purchase all new clothes. This decision reflects what type of contextual influence?

A) environmental
B) cultural
C) historical
D) psychological

Question 14

In a discussion of worldview, all of the following assumptions were made by Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck in comparing the value systems between cultural groups EXCEPT ______.

A) there is a limited number of common human problems that need a solution
B) several solutions are possible within a possible range
C) alternative solutions are present but each society has preferences
D) all cultural groups have the same basic values

Question 15

If a person commits a crime in a culture where his/her orientation to human nature is a belief that all are basically good, he/she would likely be incarcerated ______.

A) to keep him/her away from "good people"
B) to punish him/her for his/her actions
C) to rehabilitate him/her
D) as an example to others of the consequences

Question 16

The relationship between humans and nature is a worldview orientation that could include all of the following perspectives EXCEPT ______.

A) humans are dominated by nature
B) humans and nature are two separate spheres
C) humans have mastery over nature
D) humans are in harmony with nature

Question 17

The dependence on or preference for a certain time orientation ______.

A) separates cultural groups
B) points to the similarities of cultural groups
C) causes a decline in the existence of a culture
D) increases success in that culture

Question 18

The worldview orientation of human activity includes all of the following EXCEPT ______.

A) living only for the day
B) achieving self-growth and improvement
C) working solely for the benefit of others
D) success measured by external standards

Question 19

A society where the goal is to pull together for the greater good would express what human relations orientation?

A) lineal
B) relational
C) individualistic
D) collateral

Question 20

The United States shows a dominant human relations orientation pattern known as ______.

A) lineal
B) relational
C) collateral
D) individualistic

Question 21

The concept of family has emerged as the newest form of relationship.

Question 22

Managing family resources has always been a process involving effective decision- making.

Question 23

A family decision that requires more deliberation is more stressful.

Question 24

Fulfilling family needs does not always require resources.

Question 25

The history of family science is closely linked to business management.

Question 26

Although there are similarities between family resource management and business management, only business focuses on efficiency of resources.

Question 27

Family decisions that have long lasting impact would benefit from the Rational Model structure of decision-making.

Question 28

The Political Model of decision-making relies on habitual ways of doing things and low-risk decisions.

Question 29

The Bureaucratic Model of decision-making focuses on individual interests and conflict within the group.

Question 30

The influences of science are historical contextual factors that have had an impact on families today.

Question 31

The availability of fresh produce is an environmental factor that influences families.

Question 32

Available resources influence family management.

Question 33

According to Kluckholn and Strodtbeck, the variety of solutions possible to solve human problems is limitless.

Question 34

The only orientation of human nature is a belief that all people are basically good.

Question 35

Cultures deal with time orientations to maintain existence over time.

Question 36

Time orientation includes the past, present, and future.

Question 37

A human relations orientation where there is a definite chain of command in place is called a lineal pattern.

Question 38

Members of a culture who achieve their group's ideals are deemed successful.

Question 39

A family service provider should try to change the clients' worldview orientation to reflect the views of the majority culture.

Question 40

Awareness and understanding of different worldviews provide the human service professional with increased options and objectivity.

Question 41

What significance does the increase in interest in the family have on the study of families?

Question 42

Give an example of a family decision that has become repetitive, habitual, or subconscious and explain why.

Question 43

How does sufficiency affect a family's decisions?

Question 44

Give an example of a family decision made using the Rational Model of decision-making.

Question 45

Give an example of a family decision made using the Bureaucratic Model of decision-making.

Question 46

Give an example of a family decision made using the Political Model for decision-making.

Question 47

Why is the 5-step Decision-Making Model the best framework for understanding how families make decisions?

Question 48

What three contextual factors influence the way families think and behave?

Question 49

What are the three value system assumptions given for the worldview framework developed by Kluckhohn and Strodtbeck?

Question 50

List the five distinctive orientations that exist within cultural groups.

Question 51

Discuss the three ways that a cultural group can view the orientation of human nature.

Question 52

What worldview orientation perspective is taken when a culture views a hurricane or typhoon as a natural event? Is this the orientation perspective of the United States? Why or why not?

Question 53

Identify the three time orientations represented within the worldview of different cultures.

Question 54

Give a definition for each of a lineal, collateral, and individualistic human relations orientation.

Question 55

If a family service provider has a different worldview orientation from his/her clients, what steps can he/she take to provide the best service?

Question 56

Explain what is meant by the idea that the field of family studies is multidisciplinary.

Question 57

Discuss the connection of family studies to social psychology.

Question 58

Discuss the connection of family studies to economics.

Question 59

Discuss the connection of family studies to biology.

Question 60

Explain and give examples of how identification of resources to meet specific needs is guided by culture, availability, and accessibility.

Question 61

Discuss the similarities and differences between family resource management and business management.

Question 62

Compare and contrast the Rational Model, the Bureaucratic Model, the Political Model, and the 5-step Decision-Making Model. Why is the 5-step Decision-Making Model more suitable for family decision-making?

Question 63

Discuss the historical, cultural, and environmental contextual factors that influence families. Use examples from your own family to illustrate these influences and how they change the way your family thinks or behaves.

Question 64

Identify and discuss the five basic orientations in worldview. As an illustration, include your own personal views/values for each orientation.