Time Management

1. Time management is the process of planning the best way to organize the things.

• True

• False

Failing to manage your time can lead to some consequences, like..

• Less stress

• Greater productivity and efficiency

• Missed deadlines

• A better professional reputation

Time management is important to...

• Students only

• Employees only

• Everyone

• No one

Which of the following is a true statement?

• Time management means always doing more than one task at the same time.

• Good time management means never taking breaks.

• Time management is about planning to get tasks done and doing them.

• One way to manage your time well is to ignore deadlines and focus on doing the most fun activities.

Divya is following the time management steps. She just made a list of her tasks and estimated how much time they will take. What should she do next?

• She should take a break and eat a snack.

• She should organize her tasks alphabetically.

• She should cross off tasks that she doesn’t want to do right away.

• She should prioritize her tasks, or put them in order of importance.

Dr. Khandagale has been studying for his math test for an hour. He knows he needs to study for at least another hour, but he is feeling distracted. His phone keeps buzzing with text messages, and he's hungry. What would be the best thing for Dr. Khandagale to do now?

• He should keep studying until he falls asleep.

• He should talk to his friend, eat a snack and keep studying all at the same time.

• He should take a quick break, so he can get a snack and respond to his texts before he goes back to studying.

• He should stop studying and make plans to see his friends.

To spend your time productively, you need to have set some _____.

• possibilities

• ideas

• boundaries

• goals

Neatness, ________________, and speed are important contributors to workplace productivity and therefore should be valued.

• spaciousness

• cleanliness

• orderliness

• closeness

Which of the following is/are suggested techniques for overcoming time waster in the work environment?

• Schedule similar tasks together

• Set a time limit for important tasks and projects

• Be decisive and finish things

• All of the above.

Which of the following would be considered as using the time management technique of "getting off to a good start"?

• Tackle the tough task first because this is usually your peak energy time.

• Leave after the morning rush is over to avoid traffic jams on the freeway.

• Begin the day by talking to co-workers to find out what are the hot agenda items for the day.

• Tackle easy items first to build momentum