18 Questions
What is the first step in time analysis?
Identifying how time is being used
What is the purpose of repeating time analysis at least twice a year?
To assess changes in time management habits
What type of activities must be completed according to the prioritization framework?
Urgent and important
Why should some time remain uncommitted in daily planning?
To deal with emergencies and crises
What is the purpose of a weekly to-do list?
To provide a more effective planning approach
What is the primary benefit of daily planning and scheduling?
To enable effective time management
What is the primary purpose of grouping similar items within the divisions of the work shift?
To minimize routine work
According to the daily plan, what should be established to manage time effectively?
Realistic commitments
What is the benefit of using transition or waiting time productively?
Increasing productivity
What is the key to being effective in managing time, according to personal organization and self-discipline?
All of the above
What should be respected in order to manage time effectively?
Both your own time and others' time
What is the primary consideration when deciding how to use your time?
Your own goals and priorities
What is the main purpose of a time log?
To analyze how you spend your time and identify time wasters
What is a time-waster, according to the text?
Something that prevents a person from accomplishing a job or achieving a goal
What do Covey, Merrill, and Merrill's 'clock and compass' analogy represent?
Time and priorities
What should be allocated to activities that will bring about the desired results?
Time
What is a characteristic of a goal, according to the text?
It is a specific statement of an outcome to be achieved
What is an example of a time-waster, according to the text?
Staff interruptions
Test your understanding of effective time management, task delegation, and job redesign. Learn how to identify time usage, assign tasks, and grant authority to achieve desired results.
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