Maharashtra HSC Home Management key terms

The planned use of human and material resources to achieve family goals, covering decision-making, planning, organising, controlling and evaluating the work of running a household.

The repeating cycle of planning, organising, implementing, controlling and evaluating that a family uses to reach its goals and improve how the home runs.

Choosing between two or more possible courses of action after weighing alternatives, resources and consequences, so that family goals are met effectively.

The beliefs and standards a family holds as important, which guide choices about how money, time and effort are spent and what goals are set.

The specific outcomes a family wants to achieve, stated clearly enough to guide planning; they may be short-term or long-term and are reviewed as needs change.

Deciding in advance what is to be done, how, when and by whom, so that work is organised before it is carried out and resources are used purposefully.

Everything a family can use to reach its goals, including people's time, energy, knowledge and skills, and non-human items such as money, goods and community facilities.

The personal capacities of family members, such as time, energy, abilities, skills, knowledge, attitudes and interests, that are developed and used to meet family goals.

Material and environmental means available to a family, such as money, food, clothing, house, equipment and community services, which are managed alongside people's capacities.

Using one resource in place of another when the usual one is scarce, for example using a ready-made product to save time and energy instead of preparing it from scratch.

A set of techniques for doing household tasks with less effort, time and fatigue, by removing unnecessary steps, combining jobs and improving the arrangement of work areas.

The principles of arranging body movements and workplace layout so that work is done with the fewest, shortest and smoothest motions, reducing strain and wasted effort.

Designing tasks, tools and work surfaces to fit the physical dimensions and abilities of the person doing the work, so that strain and injury are reduced.

Planning and controlling how time is used, by listing tasks, setting priorities, grouping similar jobs and scheduling them so that important work is completed without rush.

Balancing the physical and mental effort a person can spend against the demands of household tasks, through rest, good posture, suitable equipment and sensible sequencing of work.

The tiredness that builds up from continuous physical or mental work; managing it through rest, varied tasks and reduced unnecessary effort keeps household work efficient.

A written plan showing household tasks, the days or times they will be done and who will do them, helping to spread work evenly and avoid clashes.

Sharing household tasks among family members according to ability, time available and interest, so that work is completed without overloading any one person.

All money received by a family from sources such as salaries, business, rent, interest, pensions and gifts, which is used to meet present needs and future goals.

A plan that sets out expected income and the amounts to be spent on different needs over a period, helping a family control spending and live within its means.

The part of income set aside and not spent on current consumption, kept for emergencies, future goals or investment, usually in a bank, post office or other safe scheme.

Using saved money to buy assets or schemes expected to grow in value or earn a return, such as fixed deposits, recurring deposits or small savings instruments.

The shelter a family lives in, chosen and used to meet needs for protection, privacy, health and comfort, and influenced by income, family size and location.

Arranging rooms, furniture and circulation paths so that each activity has adequate, well-placed space and the home works efficiently for the people living in it.

The path linking the sink, cooking range and refrigerator in a kitchen; a short, unobstructed triangle reduces steps and effort during food preparation.

The selection and arrangement of colour, texture, light, furniture and accessories inside a home to make it attractive, comfortable and suited to family needs.

Movable articles such as beds, tables, chairs and cupboards used in a home for sitting, sleeping, storage and work; chosen for comfort, durability, size and cost.

Tools and appliances used in the home, such as mixers, stoves, vacuum cleaners and washing machines, selected for usefulness, safety, running cost and ease of maintenance.

Learning the knowledge and skills needed to buy goods and services wisely, covering needs versus wants, product information, quality, price comparison and awareness of rights.

The protections the law gives buyers, including the right to safety, information, choice, being heard, redressal and consumer education, enforceable through consumer courts.

Indian law that protects buyers of goods and services against unfair trade practices and defective products, and provides forums and commissions for filing complaints and claiming redress.

A symbol on a product showing it meets a set quality or safety standard, such as ISI, Agmark or FPO, which helps consumers judge quality before buying.

The process of obtaining compensation, replacement or correction from a seller or manufacturer when goods or services are defective or a consumer has been treated unfairly.

The routine cleaning, storing and upkeep of a home and its contents so that they stay hygienic, in good condition and usable for as long as possible.

Substances used to remove dirt and germs, such as soap, detergents, scouring powders, disinfectants and polishes, each chosen for the surface and type of soil.

Regular checking, repairing and protecting of a house, furniture and equipment so that damage is prevented, costly repairs are avoided and items last longer.

A practical assignment in which a student plans, carries out and reports on a real household or community task, showing application of management principles and recording findings.

Marks awarded by the school during the year for practical work, projects, records and viva, based on set criteria and counted towards the final examination result.

A maintained notebook or file in which a student documents practical activities, observations, samples and conclusions, submitted as evidence of work done during the course.