Time and Time Management Exercise

This is an example of the type of exercises that can be found on our e-learning website. Give us a call to find out how you can get your free trial log-in details. telephone : 01639 700388 or e-mail [email protected] Monday 22 October 2007 Consider each statement and decide whether you think it is true or false. Give an answer for every statement even if you are unsure about your response. Any answer that you have left blank, counts as wrong. <><> 1 Getting things done on time is always the most important objective. Select: True False 2 What the customer expects is often less complex than we think. Select: True False 3 Time means the same to everyone. Select: True False 4 Mixing up long and short term priorities will rarely allow jobs to be done well. Select: True False 5 Major reports are best left to 'mature' for a couple of days after they have been written. Select: True False 6 Deadlines always improve performance. Select: True False 7 Keeping the overall purpose of a job in mind helps manage priorities. Select: True False 8 Most people like a bit of routine in their job. Select: True False 9 People almost always have time for what really interests them. Select: True False 10 Always respond to all requests for information immediately. Select: True False 11 Detailed planning always yields the most effective use of time. Select: True False 12 Investing in staff development is a key aspect of time management. Select: True False 13 The effective manager always has a quick solution for any issue that arises. Select: True False 14 Priorities almost always change. Select: True False 15 If people keep their heads down working on objectives set, the organisation will prosper. Select: True False 22 The manager whose time is fully occupied is the most effective. Select: True False 23 Evaluating tasks by how much time they are 'worth' maximises the time available. Select: True False 24 Planning a schedule for the week and sticking to it will improve your time management. Select: True False 25 Informal notes save time in communication. Select: True False