Mastering Workload Management Skills

Which of the following is a common time management technique that involves breaking work into intervals, traditionally 25 minutes in length, separated by short breaks?

• Eisenhower Box

• Pomodoro Technique

• GTD (Getting Things Done)

• ABC Method

What is the primary benefit of delegating tasks in a team environment?

• It allows the manager to avoid responsibility.

• It helps in distributing workload evenly and utilising team members' strengths.

• It ensures that only the manager's ideas are implemented.

• It reduces the need for communication within the team.

Which method is most effective for balancing workloads to prevent burnout?

• Taking on all tasks personally to ensure quality.

• Prioritising tasks based on urgency and importance.

• Ignoring deadlines to reduce stress.

• Working longer hours to complete all tasks.

Which of the following is a stress management practice that involves focusing on the present moment?

• Multitasking

• Mindfulness

• Procrastination

• Overcommitting

What should you do if your workload feels too overwhelming?

• Nothing just get on with your tasks.

• Only do the tasks you want to do.

• Seek support from your tutor, peers or even counsellor.

• Give your workload to someone else.

What is the SMART criteria used for in goal setting?

• To ensure goals are vague and flexible.

• To make goals specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound.

• To create goals that are only achievable in the long term.

• To set goals that are easy and require minimal effort.

Which of the following is a key benefit of using productivity tools in managing workloads?

• They eliminate the need for any human input.

• They help in organising tasks and tracking progress efficiently.

• They automatically complete tasks without user intervention.

• They replace the need for team collaboration.

What is a common mistake people make when setting goals?

• Setting goals that are too specific.

• Setting goals that are too challenging.

• Setting goals that are not measurable.

• Setting goals that are time-bound.

What is the primary purpose of using the Eisenhower Box in time management?

• To eliminate all non-urgent tasks.

• To categorise tasks based on urgency and importance.

• To ensure all tasks are completed simultaneously.

• To focus only on long-term goals.

What is a common pitfall when trying to improve productivity?

• Setting realistic and achievable goals.

• Overloading oneself with too many tasks at once.

• Taking regular breaks to recharge.

• Using tools to track progress.