Deck 16: Time Management

Question 1

__________ refers to techniques that enable people to get more done in less time with better results.

A) Time analysis
B) TQM
C) Time management
D) None of these

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Explain the use of a time log.

Answer 2

A time log is a daily diary used to analyze how time is spent and wasted.Time log analysis can reveal ways to improve time use.

Question 3

The time management system includes all of the following steps EXCEPT:

A) scheduling each day.
B) scheduling each week.
C) planning each week.
D) identifying time available.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

A time log is a time management technique that allows you to record your plan for each week.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT one of the scheduling tips for a time management system?

A) Do not perform an unscheduled task before determining its priority.
B) Schedule high-priority items for first thing in the morning.
C) Once you have prioritized and scheduled tasks, focus on only one at a time.
D) Don't be too optimistic; schedule enough time to do each task.

Question 6

Multitasking is the practice or capability of handling more than one task at a time.

Question 7

All of the following are key components of the time management system EXCEPT:

A) plans.
B) responsibilities.
C) objectives.
D) schedules.

Question 8

Most managers should leave about __________ percent of the week unscheduled to accommodate unexpected events.

A) 20
B) 35
C) 40
D) 50

Question 9

Effective multitasking can be accomplished by:

A) delegating.
B) limiting distractions.
C) knowing when it is appropriate.
D) doing all of these

Question 10

When analyzing a time log,which of the following abbreviations should be used for items that are most important to get done?

A) HP
B) LP
C) TT
D) NT

Question 11

List and briefly describe the three steps in the time management system.

Question 12

The steps in the time management system are plan each week,schedule each week,and schedule each day.

Question 13

A time log is a daily diary that tracks your activities and enables you to determine how you spend (and waste)your time each day.

Question 14

Research has shown that most humans are good at multitasking.

Question 15

Explain what multitasking is and how to practice it effectively.

Question 16

When analyzing a time log,which of the following abbreviations should be used for items that you spend too more time on?

A) HP
B) LP
C) TT
D) NT

Question 17

The four key components of the time management system are priorities,objectives,plans,and schedules.

Question 18

Time management refers to techniques that enable people to get more done in less time with better results.

Question 19

A __________ is a daily diary that tracks your activities and enables you to determine how you spend your time each day.

A) journal
B) time log
C) planner
D) schedule

Question 20

The time management system works well for managers and employees who deal primarily with routine tasks.

Question 21

How would you assess your use of multitasking in your personal life?
In your professional life?

Question 22

From the time management techniques listed in the Self-Assessment,choose the three most important techniques you "should" be using.Explain how you will implement each technique.

Question 23

Review your time log to identify your three biggest time wasters.How can you cut down or eliminate these time wasters?