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Time Management and Delegation in HCA 301

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Which activities should be completed first according to the task prioritization?

Urgent and important (correct)
Important but not urgent
Urgent but not important
Busywork or Wasted time

What is the purpose of repeating time analysis?

To prepare a to-do list
To identify how time is being used
To set priorities for tasks
To prevent reverting to poor time-management habits (correct)

What is the benefit of leaving some time uncommitted in daily planning and scheduling?

To identify urgent and important tasks
To prepare a weekly to-do list
To deal with emergencies and crises (correct)
To allow for extra tasks to be added

What is the first step in time analysis?

Identify how time is being used (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of job redesign?

To enable effective time management (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a to-do list in daily planning and scheduling?

To list all tasks to be completed each day (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of grouping similar tasks during the least productive time?

To minimize routine work (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for managers to be effective?

Personal organization and self-discipline (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should you consider when deciding how to use your time?

Your goals, your staff's goals, and the organization's goals (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of excessive pressures or demands on individuals?

Stress (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to respect your own time and that of others?

To manage time effectively (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to burnout, poor job performance, low job satisfaction, and high absenteeism?

Stress (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the 'clock and compass' analogy in time management?

To prioritize activities that bring about desired results (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a time-waster?

Staff interruptions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of keeping a time log?

To analyze how time is spent (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a well-set goal?

It is specific (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of not setting measurable goals?

Time management becomes ineffective (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of examining a calendar or planner?

To identify time wasters and delegate tasks (A) Signup and view all the answers

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