Question 1

At times, people may not be able to attend meetings due to:&#10;A) conflicting social events&#10;B) meetings that have attendees the person does not like&#10;C) mistakes in diarising appointments&#10;D) issues with not providing resources

Accepted Answer

Mistakes in diarising appointments can cause a person to miss a meeting, while the other options involve personal preferences or issues that are beyond control. Mistakes in diarising appointments can result in people unintentionally missing meetings. Conflicting social events and not liking certain attendees are not valid reasons for missing meetings, and issues with not providing resources may be a valid reason but are not listed as a choice.

Question 2

Types of appointments and schedules can include:&#10;A) recurring appointments, family commitments, travel and conferences&#10;B) conferences, travel, leave and deadlines&#10;C) recurring appointments, rating of food venues, leave and conferences&#10;D) conferences, family commitments, leave and deadlines

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

You must make sure you accurately record details of:&#10;A) name of the person&#10;B) attendee's contact details&#10;C) purpose of the arrangement&#10;D) all of these choices

Accepted Answer

It is important to accurately record all details including the name of the person, attendee's contact details, and purpose of the arrangement. This ensures proper communication and the ability to follow up if necessary. It is important to accurately record all details including the name of the person, attendee's contact details, and purpose of the arrangement for future reference and to ensure that all parties involved are on the same page.

Question 4

When it is not possible to have everyone available for a date and time you may have to identify the highest priority.

Accepted Answer

When scheduling a meeting or event, it is important to prioritize the availability of key individuals or stakeholders. Sometimes it may not be possible to find a date and time that works for everyone, so the highest priority individuals or groups should be identified and accommodated as much as possible. When scheduling a meeting or event, it is not always possible to find a date and time that works for everyone involved. In these cases, it is important to identify the highest priority attendees and schedule the meeting or event around their availability. This way, you can still move forward with the meeting or event without causing unnecessary delays or missed opportunities.

Question 5

Consideration of individual's preferences when organising schedules can relate to:&#10;A) protocols in contacting other personnel within and outside the organisation&#10;B) linking personal and family diaries&#10;C) sufficient time to complete projects and take bathroom breaks&#10;D) availability of information such as agendas, reports, beverages available and client proposals

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

All appointments and schedules are the same.

Accepted Answer

Appointments and schedules can vary depending on the person, location, and purpose. Appointments and schedules can vary in terms of time, date, location, and purpose. They can also be for different individuals or groups. Therefore, all appointments and schedules are not the same.

Question 7

An effective schedule takes into consideration:&#10;A) how much time should be left between each task or appointment and which appointment is better than the other&#10;B) how much time should be left between each task or process and which meeting needs to take place and which does not&#10;C) priorities, establishing which tasks are more important or urgent than others and how long each one will take&#10;D) priorities, establishing how urgent each task is and which tasks are needed to ensure the manager is happy

Accepted Answer

An effective schedule should take into consideration the priorities of tasks and how long each task will take to complete. This ensures that the most important and urgent tasks are given priority, and that the schedule is feasible and realistic. Choices A and B are also important, but do not address the prioritization of tasks. Choice D is not a valid consideration for an effective schedule as it focuses on pleasing the manager rather than achieving organizational goals. A schedule should take into consideration the priorities of each task, such as urgency and importance, and how long each task will take. This allows for effective time management and ensures that the most important tasks are completed first. Option A and B discuss leaving time between tasks and appointments/meetings, but do not address priorities. Option D focuses on pleasing the manager rather than effective scheduling.

Question 8

Individuals in your organisation may allocate a specific timeframe for each visitor

Accepted Answer

It is possible for individuals in an organisation to allocate a specific timeframe for each visitor based on their schedule and availability. This helps to ensure that meetings and interactions are efficient and productive. It is possible for organisations to allocate a specific timeframe for each visitor to manage their time and resources efficiently.

Question 9

Individuals in an organisation will all take responsibility for looking after their own schedule.

Accepted Answer

In an organization, while individuals may have the responsibility to manage their own schedules, there is often a collaborative effort involving team leaders, managers, or scheduling coordinators to ensure that individual schedules align with team goals, project deadlines, and organizational needs.

Question 10

In order to properly manage time you need to be aware of any appointments that all staff are involved in.

Accepted Answer

Being aware of appointments involving all staff is not necessary for managing time effectively; individual schedules and priorities are more relevant.

Deck 12: Organise Schedules