TIME MANAGEMENT OF SUPERVISORS AS PERCEIVED
BY THE SUBORDINATES
LIST OF TABLES AND FIGURES
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1. Conceptual Framework 3
2. Flow of Research Process 3
Table
1. Distribution of Respondents by Age 11
2. Distribution of Respondents by Sex 11
3. Distribution of Respondents by Rank 12
4. Distribution of Respondents by Civil Status 12
5. Distribution of Respondents by Working Status 13
6. Distribution of Respondents by Religion 13
7. Distribution of Respondents by Salary 13
8. Respondents' Perceived Degree of Delegation 14
Towards Time Management by Supervisors
9. Respondents' Perceived Degree of Planning 14
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10. Respondents' Perceived Degree of organizing 15
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11. Respondents' Perceived Degree of Controlling 15
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CHAPTER I
Introduction
Time is a paradox. The solution to the paradox of time, then, is to focus on the most important things. One of them is realizing that there is always enough time for the real essential matters. Time possesses another paradox - it disappears anyway. The attitude toward time is also affected by the fact that time is free and equitable. Everyone receives exactly the same amount each day. Since quantity of time is immutable, quality is the only changeable variable.
Managing time means adapting to its passage in some appropriate, satisfying manner. The only way to manage time better is to spend time in appropriate way and consummates an exact amount. In other word, increasing time commitment. Managing time to accomplish important objectives requires careful planning.
Overwork is often the result of failure to delegate and establish proper priorities -spending too much time on details, trivia, and sloppy work habits. Probably spending much time on relatively frivolous undertakings.
Delegation creates total responsibilities. It is finding people to assist in carrying the load and to accomplish a certain task. Since delegation is time-bound, it is important thereof to consider it subjectivity to time. There are three components of good delegation: responsibility (identification of the duties to be performed), authority (commensurate power to perform the duties) and accountability (requirement that the subordinate render a proper account and report on the status work delegated). A subordinate who fails to report properly, and provides unsatisfactory accounts, is unworthy of the trust delegated. In delegation, a leader should keep in mind two principles: First, to push responsibility as far "down" the management pyramid. Second, the leaders task to decide which decisions should be made by what members of the team, when to act and to verify if it were performed properly
There are many ways to improve managing your time wisely and be accountable for it. The first step of improving your time wisely is to have a good rest the day before. By doing this you will have enough energy to last you the next following day. Also, sleeping late is not a good way of time management. Sleeping late will only result to not waking up on time and where you have to be. Sleeping will help both our body and mind to recover from the day’s activities. Another way of improving time management
In the world of business, there are many tasks and a single person alone cannot do roles that need to be filled and all. The responsibilities that leaders and their subordinates have can range from one to one hundred and the importance of these tasks should always be taken seriously. By delegating responsibilities throughout a team of people, tasks get taken care of and the business is run, in a perfect world, smoothly. Delegation is a skill of which we have all heard - but which few understand. It can be used either as an excuse for dumping failure onto the shoulders of subordinates, or as a dynamic tool for motivating and training your team to realize their full potential (Blair). The following paragraphs I will discuss delegation and how it affects the leader, subordinate and the business as whole as well as the skills that are needed to do so.
Learn to manage your time wisely. Plan ahead! Time management can help you stay calm and focused regardless of the current situation you are in.
There are 365 days in a year, 24 hours in a day, 60 minutes in an hour, and 60 seconds in each minute. This vital element to life is often looked over and is thought of to just pass as we go along our days. It’s not something that we usually stop for to think about and examine. To humans, time is seen as useless and easily brushed off, but many don’t realize that it is a crucial and necessary concept that affects our everyday life and could easily live without us.
“Effective delegation leverages the manager’s energy and talent and those of his or her subordinates. It allows managers to accomplish much more than they would be able to do on their own. Conversely, lack of delegation, or ineffective delegation, sharply reduces what a manager can achieve. The manager also saves one of his or her most valuable assets—time—by giving some of his or her responsibility to somebody else.
There are many different parts to time management, such as procrastination, strategy, organization, expectations and being prepared. All of them contribute equally in many ways. All of the things that we have spoken about in this paper are highly recommended. The best thing to do when it comes to time management is to set a strategy, become organized and do your best to avoid procrastination. When you manage your time make sure you include the following; studying, sleeping, eating, relaxing and other necessary things. No matter what our circumstances are, we can all use some time management skills in our lives.
Time management is essential in the workplace and it can help eliminate many other problems that could arise if time is poorly managed. By using the various time and stress management techniques available it is possible to reduce or even eliminate stress. A person who manages their time well can benefit from an organised, manageable workload with enough time to complete the jobs and tasks that are of any importance. Time management can have a direct effect on a persons stress levels and it is important that stress levels are kept to a minimum to ensure optimum performance, efficiency and general well being.
Time can feel as an illusion, something untouchable. Time can also fly by when attention is not being paid. On the contrary, waiting in life can make time feel as if it is slowly stopping. So do not waste time waiting, but act instead. Time is one of the most precious things in life and every second counts. No one can control the time, but time can control people.
PMBOK guide defines TM as the “Use of available time and your own productivity along with the appropriate planning and management of the project schedule” highlighting the link between Time Management and productivity and its closely knit relationship to scope and cost areas. Max Wideman presents a wider definition for TM as the “function required to maintain appropriate allocation of time to the overall conduct of the project through the successive stages of its natural life-cycle, by means of the processes of time planning, time estimating, time scheduling, and schedule control.” Ultimately at it’s core however, TM is about time, its planning and control during all stages of the project. A further look into Wideman’s definition of TM by means of identifying its importance throughout the entire project life-cycle (Initiation, planning, execution, controlling and close-out) is required. It is hoped that by analysing how TM tools and techniques can positively and negatively effect the different stages of the Project life cycle a better understanding of productivity, TM and project success will result.
In conclusion, good time management doesn't mean you do more work. It means you focus on the tasks that matter and will make a difference. Good time management effectively helps manage stress as this gives control over what is required to be done. Whether it’s on the job or in lifestyle as a whole, learning how to manage your time effectively will help you feel more relaxed, focused and in control. The more in control you are of your time the less stressed up you become.
First, let us define what delegation is. Delegation is the handing of a task over to another person, usually a subordinate. It is the assignment of authority and responsibility to another person to carry out specific activities. It allows a subordinate to make decisions, i.e. it is a shift of decision-making authority from one organizational level to a lower one. Delegation, if properly done, is not abdication. The opposite of effective delegation is micromanagement, where a manager provides too much input, direction and review of 'delegated' work.
Time management is the key to success, it allows you to take control of your life rather than following in the footsteps of others. You accomplish more, you make better decisions, and you work more efficiently; this leads to a more successful life. It can be the key difference between getting projects done and ultimately failing.
Time management skills have a good deal of things behind it, such as timeliness in showing up to commitments (such as work and school), timeliness in following through with commitments (such as turning school assignments in), making sure you do things in a timely manner (avoiding procrastination), and prioritizing tasks. These all
I often ask myself “what is time?” I come back with the same answer whenever I think about it. Time is our most valuable commodity. More valuable than anything that we my own or have. It can’t be bought. Time is constantly moving. Once it passes, it’s gone, never to be repeated. We can’t go back and redo anything we have done. As death has proven many times; we all only have so much of
The limitation of this essay is that no survey has been conducted, and so further research could be done regarding significant issues in time management.