Foundations of Family Resource Management
by Elizabeth B. Goldsmith
6th Edition
Publisher: Routledge
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9780367763848 |
| eText ISBN | 9781000563313 |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Publishing Year | 2023 |
| Edition | 6th Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 122 |
Foundations of Family Resource Management, 6th Edition, is a textbook designed to help students make informed choices regarding resources, time, and energy. Drawing on consumer science, management, and economics, the volume examines decision-making principles at both individual and family levels.
The text maintains an interdisciplinary, global, and multicultural perspective across varied managerial responsibilities. It connects theoretical concepts to contemporary social conditions, incorporating updated academic literature to examine evolving household practices such as sustainable consumption.
Developed for coursework in human ecology and consumer sciences, the textbook aligns with professional standards for the Certified Family Life Educator credential offered by the National Council on Family Relations.
Table of Contents
Chapter 2: Management Today
Chapter 5: Management History and Theories
Chapter 8: Values, Attitudes, Goals, and Motivation
Chapter 11: Resources
Chapter 14: Decision-Making and Problem Solving
Chapter 17: Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating
Chapter 20: Communication
Chapter 23: Managing Human Needs
Chapter 26: Managing Time
Chapter 29: Managing Work and Family
Chapter 32: Managing Stress and Fatigue
Chapter 35: Managing Environmental Resources
Chapter 38: Managing Finances
Chapter 41: Managing Tomorrow
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