The management of the home has been a central component of Home Economics since the early 1900s. It is, however, an enigmatic behavior that has not yielded easily to research. Recognizing that meal provision and food consumption by families incorporate management processes and occur on a regular and frequent basis, it was thought that it would be possible to focus on meal management as a step toward understanding resource management. Using time diary and questionnaire data collected in Utah as a part of Regional Research Project S-206, the objectives of this study were (1) to identify variables which may predict the management strategies and time expenditures of meal preparation in two-parent, two-child Utah families, and (2) to assess any changes in current meal patterns in two-parent, two-child families with those reported by Peterson (1979) in a comparable 1977 study. Guided by the Deacon and Firebaugh (1988) family systems perspective, stepwise multiple regression was used to identify predictor variables. It was found that homemaker's education was a statistically significant predictor of shopping frequency(+), frequency of use of a microwave oven(+), number of meals eaten together(+), and homemaker's time in food preparation and dishwashing (-). Seven additional variables, including urban/rural residence, homemaker's hours of employment, age of oldest child, age of youngest child, homemaker's age and a mean score on homemaker's self-reported management skills, were statistically significant predictors of selected management strategies and time expenditures in meal preparation. Decade comparisons revealed few changes of practical significance in meal patterns. The findings of the study were used to suggest hypotheses for further research in family resource management. / Graduation date: 1992

The timing of work over the day or week is fundamental to the nature of paid work and the interaction between work and leisure. However, due to data limitations, little research has been done on the timing of work in Australia. The Australian Time Use Survey, conducted nationally by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) in 1992 and 1997, provides a unique opportunity to examine actual work timing arrangements in the Australian workforce. (For complete abstract open document)

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El presente trabajo de investigación tiene como finalidad poder constatar si la implementación de un modelo de negocio de reparto de dark kitchen, bajo la modalidad de reparto por delivery, logra un impacto positivo en los consumidores, de tal forma que nos permita poder acercarnos y poder eliminar ese tiempo que implica tener que salir de sus casas y perder tiempo valioso con sus familiares y/o amigos. Bajo esta premisa, se dio origen y desarrollo a la empresa “YesCuk”, un emprendimiento novedoso que vela por las necesidades del cliente en cuanto al ahorro de tiempo y compartir más en familia. Consideramos que tenemos el público objetivo para alcanzar el éxito del modelo de negocio. Para su comprobación, en primer lugar, se elaboró un estudio para entender la situación actual del consumidor y cuantos están dispuestos a adquirir nuestro producto. En segundo lugar, se recopilaron los datos necesarios para su posterior análisis, empleando herramientas que nos permitan la sostenibilidad del proyecto. Posteriormente, se elaboró un plan de marketing para la captación de clientes, respaldado por nuestros procesos operativos que culminan en la venta y la satisfacción de nuestros clientes. Finalmente, a través del estudio financiero, se buscó demostrar la viabilidad de los recursos, así como de los costos de producción que hagan sostenible el proyecto. A través del análisis de sensibilidad podremos sustentar que los retornos del proyecto son los correctos, generando la rentabilidad del emprendimiento “YesCuk” y por ende la generación de valor como el ahorro de tiempo. / The present research project has the purpose to be able to verify if the implementation of a Dark Kitchen delivery business model, under the modality of distribution for delivery, make a positive impact on consumers in such a way that allow us to get closer and remove that time that implies having to leave their homes and wasting valuable time with family members and friends. Under this premise, “YesCuk” company was created and developed. A novel entrepreneurship that watches over customer needs in terms of saving time and sharing more with the family. We consider that have the target audience to achieve the success of the business model. To verify this investigation, first, a study was carried out to understand the current situation of the consumer and how many are willing to buy our product. Secondly, the necessary data was collected for further analysis, using tools that allows us a sustainable project. Later, a marketing plan was developed to attract customers, it was supported by our operational processes that culminate in the sale and satisfaction of our customers. Finally, through the financial study, we wanted to demonstrate the viability of resources as well as the production costs that make a sustainable project. Through sensitivity analysis we will be able to sustain that the project returns are correct, generating the profitability of the “YesCuk” entrepreneurship and therefore the project generates value and time savings. / Trabajo de investigación