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Basic Time Management MCQ

1. Attending an impromptu sales meeting at the office is an example of a _____.

Two minute action task

Time sensitive task

Locationally sensitive task

Multi-task job

Answer

Correct Answer: Locationally sensitive task

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2. Painting your home is an example of a _____

Two minute action task

Time sensitive task

One task in a project

Multi-task job

Answer

Correct Answer: Multi-task job

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3. The time spent planning an activity should

be minimized.

be approximately 5% of the time spent conducting it.

not be included in calculating its overall cost.

be proportional to its importance and complexity.

Answer

Correct Answer: be proportional to its importance and complexity.

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4.
Which of the following statements is/are true?
i)Time should not be wasted in reviewing performance, but used to plan the next task.
ii)To be of any value, monitoring activities must result in decisions being made.

Both are true

Only i is true

Only ii is true

Neither is true

Answer

Correct Answer:

Only ii is true

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5.
Which of the following statements is/are true?
i)It is generally better to implement a fit-for-purpose rather than perfect solution.
ii)Non-IT-based tools should not be used to assist in planning one's time.

Both are true

Only i is true

Only ii is true

Neither is true

Answer

Correct Answer:

Only i is true

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6.
Which of the following statements is/are true?

i)You should not worry about things you cannot change.
ii)You should always set yourself unachievable targets so that you are always striving as hard as possible.

Both are true

Only i is true

Only ii is true

Neither is true

Answer

Correct Answer:

Neither is true

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7.
In which of the following situations is 'Nominal Group Technique' used?
i)When the group has new members
ii)When some members are not participating
iii)When tasks are allotted scores according to their importance
iv)When the manager wants to reduce his workload

Only i and ii

Only i and iii

Only i and iv

Only ii and iii

Only ii and iv

Only iii and iv

Answer

Correct Answer: Only i and ii

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8.

For effective time management, SMART objectives should be set. Which of the following is not part of the acronym 'SMART'?

Specific

Measurable

Achievable

Rigid

Time-bounded

They all are

Answer

Correct Answer: Rigid

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9.
Which of these techniques is usually associated with the Nominal Group Technique?

Time Charts

Pareto Charts

Affinity Diagrams

Delphi Method

Answer

Correct Answer: Delphi Method

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10.
Every item is allotted a/an _________ in Time Charts.

room

house

abode

home

Answer

Correct Answer: home

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11.
What are 'displacement activities'?

Prioritizing an activity above another.

Activities undertaken to put off starting something more difficult.

A means of calculating the amount of time wasted.

An important stage in the planning process.

Answer

Correct Answer: Activities undertaken to put off starting something more difficult.

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12.
Which is the first step in a Time Management schedule?

Procrastination

Setting up goals

Prioritization of goals

Reviewing your plan

Answer

Correct Answer: Setting up goals

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13.
Which of the following statements is/are true?

i)A complicated task is best decomposed into a series of discrete, manageable tasks.

ii)It is better to switch frequently between concurrent tasks rather than complete them sequentially.

Both are true

Only i is true

Only ii is true

Neither is true

Answer

Correct Answer: Only i is true

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14.
On what basis are the scores allotted in an Action Priority Matrix?

i)The effect of the activity that is undertaken

ii)The time that gets wasted in procrastination

iii)The effort involved in doing the work

None of the above

Only i

Only ii

Only iii

Only i and ii

Only i and iii

Only ii and iii

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: Only i and iii

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15.
Which of these is a time stealer?

Red Tape

Sickness

Unclear communication

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: All of the above

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16.
Which of the following exacerbates rather than actually causes stress?

Time pressure.

Lack of skills or knowledge to be able to execute tasks.

Excess workload.

Illness.

Answer

Correct Answer: Lack of skills or knowledge to be able to execute tasks.

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17.
Which of these does not get increased when you adopt a Time Management schedule?

Efficiency

Time

Ability to monitor

Productivity

Answer

Correct Answer: Time

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18.
Which of the following is NOT an effect associated with a 'Just-In-Time' approach to production?

Improved cash flow.

Reduced storage costs.

Reduced motivation among workers.

Increased vulnerability to the reliability of suppliers.

Answer

Correct Answer: Reduced motivation among workers.

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19.
What do the lengths of the bars in a Pareto chart indicate?

Frequency

Time Stealers

Important Tasks

Urgent Tasks

Answer

Correct Answer: Frequency

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20.
Which of the following is NOT a sensible way of handling stress?

Exercise

Relaxation techniques.

Increased alcohol consumption.

Setting aside time to focus on other things.

Eating healthily.

These are all sensible ways of handling stress.

Answer

Correct Answer: Increased alcohol consumption.

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21.
'Load-smoothing' is best defined as:

ensuring that work is evenly-distributed across a time period.

giving a mixture of tasks to different people.

minimising risk by using multiple suppliers.

minimising the amount of unused supplies being stored.

Answer

Correct Answer: ensuring that work is evenly-distributed across a time period.

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22.
Which of the following statements is/are true?

i)Time should not be invested in training unskilled staff.

ii)Investing time incurs short-term opportunity costs.

Both are true

Only i is true

Only ii is true

Neither is true

Answer

Correct Answer: Only ii is true

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23.
Using __________ is an easy and fast way to achieve consensus on an issue.

Action Priority Matrix

Nominal Group Technique

Pareto Charts

Delegation

Answer

Correct Answer: Nominal Group Technique

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24.
'Pareto Analysis' is also known as the ________ rule.

20/80

70/30

30/70

80/20

Answer

Correct Answer: 80/20

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25.
A/an ________ is an organized set of schedules which lists the time and the task/s to be executed.

timetable

pareto chart

affinity diagram

to-do list

Answer

Correct Answer: timetable

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26.
Who proposed the Pareto principle?

Joseph M. Juran

Vilfredo Pareto

Julie Morgenstern

Henry Kissinger

Answer

Correct Answer: Joseph M. Juran

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27.
According to the '5S' approach, which of the following implies keeping your environment clean and clear?

Sorting

Setting in Order

Shine

Standardizing

Answer

Correct Answer: Shine

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28.
Which of the following statements is/are true?

i)Some types of tasks are better suited to certain times of the day than others.

ii)It is always better to prioritize 'urgent' tasks above 'important' ones.

Both are true

Only i is true

Only ii is true

Neither is true

Answer

Correct Answer: Only i is true

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29.
Which of the following may affect your ability to handle stress?

i)Illness

ii)Hormones

iii)Tiredness

None of the above

Only i

Only ii

Only iii

Only i and ii

Only i and iii

Only ii and iii

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: All of the above

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30.
Conducting a 'time and motion study' is primarily a means of:

identifying where a process can be made more efficient.

charting where employees are at a given time.

identifying underperforming workers.

identifying unprofitable products to be discontinued.

Answer

Correct Answer: identifying where a process can be made more efficient.

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31.
Which of the following is the best definition of 'spending' time?

Using time unproductively.

Using time productively, but without delivering future improvements.

Using time to develop relationships with colleagues.

Using time to source suppliers for procurement.

Answer

Correct Answer: Using time productively, but without delivering future improvements.

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32.
The 'Just-In-Time' approach to production means

delivering products to customers more quickly.

closely monitoring the hours worked by employees.

prioritising 'schedule' above any other variable.

minimising the amount of unused stock owned by a company.

Answer

Correct Answer: minimising the amount of unused stock owned by a company.

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33.
Which of these is a principle of Time Management?

Setting realistic goals

Procrastination

Time is reversible

Be reactive, not proactive

Answer

Correct Answer: Setting realistic goals

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34.
A/An ___________ is a specialized chart that exhibits data collected in such a way that important points necessary for the process under improvement can be demarcated.

Pareto Chart

Affinity Diagram

Time Chart

Control Chart

Answer

Correct Answer: Pareto Chart

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35.
Which of these is not necessarily a key element of a Time Management plan?

Defining goals

Prioritizing goals

Ascertaining Time

Controlling Time

Answer

Correct Answer: Controlling Time

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36.
________ is a drive and a stimulus that helps you to accomplish goals.

Delegation

Saying 'no'

Procrastination

Motivation

Answer

Correct Answer: Motivation

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37.
Which of the following statements is/are true?

i)Managers who delegate usually experience lower absenteeism and staff turnover.

ii)Someone who manages their time efficiently should never have to refuse to take on a task.

Both are true

Only i is true

Only ii is true

Neither is true

Answer

Correct Answer: Only i is true

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38.
Which of the following variables must be balanced against 'schedule' to assess the effectiveness of a process?

i)Quality

ii)Scale

iii)Cost

None of the above

Only i

Only ii

Only iii

Only i and ii

Only i and iii

Only ii and iii

All of the above

Answer

Correct Answer: Only i and iii

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39.
In which of the following situations would investing time be inadvisable?

Getting a new member of staff up to speed.

Where a return on the investment is not guaranteed.

Where the cost of the investment is high.

Where return on the invested time is small and will take a long time to realize.

Answer

Correct Answer: Where return on the invested time is small and will take a long time to realize.

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40.
Which of the following might hinder the implementation of a Time Management approach?

i)Highly-motivated employees

ii)Lack of funds to invest in tools

iii)Predictable tasking

iv)Workplace culture

Only i and ii

Only i and iii

Only i and iv

Only ii and iii

Only ii and iv

Only iii and iv

Answer

Correct Answer: Only ii and iii

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41.
Which of these is a hindrance in overcoming procrastination?

Completing the toughest task first

Following a Time Management schedule

Asking for help

Effective management

Answer

Correct Answer: Completing the toughest task first

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42.
Which of the following statements is/are true?

i)For optimal performance, work should be entirely stress-free.

ii)Stress only applies to work-related issues.

Both are true

Only i is true

Only ii is true

Neither is true

Answer

Correct Answer: Neither is true

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43.
Which of the following techniques was/were created by Jiro Kawakita?

Pareto Charts

Affinity Diagrams

Nominal Group Technique

To-do lists

Answer

Correct Answer: Affinity Diagrams

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44.
Which of the following statements is/are true?

i)Deadlines are always a motivating factor.

ii)Time management principles do not apply to the staff primarily engaged In routine tasks.

Both are true

Only i is true

Only ii is true

Neither is true

Answer

Correct Answer: Neither is true

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45.
Which of the following symptoms could NOT be the result of stress?

Headaches

Eczema

Insomnia

Forgetfulness

All of these could result from stress.

Answer

Correct Answer: All of these could result from stress.

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46.
Which of the following activities is not an example of 'investing' time?

Attending a training course.

Manufacturing products

Designing a more efficient process

Delegating a task to a subordinate

Answer

Correct Answer: Manufacturing products

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47.
Which of the following statements is/are true?

i)It is generally more efficient to respond to crises as they arise rather than invest time in preventing them.

ii)An effective process should never be modified.

Both are true

Only i is true

Only ii is true

Neither is true

Answer

Correct Answer: Neither is true

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48.
Delivering a motivating speech to employees can best be described as __________.

spending time.

wasting time.

investing time.

saving time.

Answer

Correct Answer: investing time.

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49.
Which of the following is NOT an application of a Gantt chart?

Scheduling activities within a project.

Assigning activities to individuals.

Determining the cost of particular activities.

Mapping the dependencies between activities.

Answer

Correct Answer: Determining the cost of particular activities.

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50.
According to Time Management principles, meetings are _______

a waste of time.

primarily about avoiding getting on with real work.

to last no longer than an hour.

an example of investing time.

Answer

Correct Answer: an example of investing time.

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51.
Which of the following '5S' tools makes things easier to locate?

Shine

Standardize

Set in order

Sustain

Answer

Correct Answer: Set in order

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52. Classify the following task: meeting the expectations of colleagues or sub-ordinates

non-urgent, important

non-urgent, unimportant

urgent, unimportant

urgent, important

Answer

Correct Answer: urgent, unimportant

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53. Classify the following task: arriving on time to a meeting at which one's presence is not necessary

non-urgent, unimportant

urgent, important

urgent, unimportant

non-urgent, important

Answer

Correct Answer: urgent, unimportant

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54. A schedule for a complex, weeklong project should be broken down to units no smaller than:

2 hours

30 minutes

1 hour

a half-day

Answer

Correct Answer: 30 minutes

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55. Which is of greater consequence when evaluating when and how to do a task: urgency, or importance?

importance

urgency

both are of equal consequence

neither is of consequence

Answer

Correct Answer: importance

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56. Analysts have pointed out all of the following potential problems with "to-do lists" EXCEPT:

Such lists tend to privilege long-term and medium-term goals over short-term goals.

Too rigorous a plan leaves no room for emergencies or setbacks.

Managing a list can interfere with its implementation.

Listing routine tasks wastes time.

Answer

Correct Answer: Such lists tend to privilege long-term and medium-term goals over short-term goals.

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57. Evaluate the following statement. "If you don't have enough time to do everything on your to-do list, wake up an hour earlier in the morning."

Good advice for organizations, short-sighted advice for individuals.

Short-sighted advice

Good advice for individuals, short-sighted advice for organizations

Good advice

Answer

Correct Answer: Short-sighted advice

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58. The 'Pareto Principle' or '80/20 rule' states that:

80% of output is the the result of 20% of input.

Planning well for a project can increase yeild by 80%, while planning poorly can reduce results to 20% of optimal.

On any given task, 80% of employees will not be of much use.

20% of employees account for 80% of productivity

Answer

Correct Answer: 80% of output is the the result of 20% of input.

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59. All of the following belong in the plan for a complex project EXCEPT:

ongoing tasks.

dated deadlines.

personnel information.

minor and routine tasks.

Answer

Correct Answer: minor and routine tasks.

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60. True or false? Urgent, unimportant tasks should be privileged over non-urgent, important ones.

True.

False; it's the other way around.

False; they are of equal importance.

Answer

Correct Answer: False; it's the other way around.

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61. What is the best course of action for an email received from a supervisor, whose subject line reads: 'please complete this task within the month.'

Look at in depth

Respond immediately

Delegate

File

Answer

Correct Answer: Look at in depth

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62. What is the best course of action for an email received from a supervisor, whose subject line reads: 'notes for workers in [not your department].'

Delegate

Discard immediately

Look at in depth

Respond immediately

Answer

Correct Answer: Discard immediately

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63. All of the following can contribute to under- or over-estimating the amount of time a given task can take EXCEPT:

Enjoyment of an activity.

How the task contributes to the company's bottom line.

Poor background information.

Boredom with or fear of an activity.

Answer

Correct Answer: How the task contributes to the company's bottom line.

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64. Employees who spend most of their time on tasks that are non-urgent but important will likely eventually experience:

A sense of control

Lack of enthusiasm

Challenges seeing the long-term picture

Burnout

Answer

Correct Answer: A sense of control

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65. The concept of scheduling priorities, as opposed to prioritizing one's schedule, is meant to privilege:

proactive work over reactive work.

quality work over busywork.

busywork over quality work.

reactive work over proactive work.

Answer

Correct Answer: proactive work over reactive work.

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66. True or false? The most important task must be completed first, regardless of its complexity or urgency.

False

True

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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67. Which is a way individuals can contribute to good group time management?

Be mindful of not wasting other team members' time.

Delegate or pass off as much of one's own responsibilities as possible.

Keep all team members fully informed of any and all progress one makes individually.

Take on the work of others inasmuch as is possible.

Answer

Correct Answer: Be mindful of not wasting other team members' time.

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68. In a truly ideal situation, one would spend most of their time working on which kind of tasks?

Urgent, non-important

Non-urgent, non-important

Non-urgent, but important

Urgent, important

Answer

Correct Answer: Non-urgent, but important

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69. True or false? Supervisors should always tell their employees in which order tasks should be prioritized.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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70. When scheduling meetings, it's important to invite:

all personnel whose work might be effected by the project at hand.

all personnel.

only personnel essential to the project at hand.

all personnel who might be effect in any way by the project at hand.

Answer

Correct Answer: only personnel essential to the project at hand.

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71. The best time to handle routine mail and correspondence is:

first thing in the morning, no matter what.

as it comes in, on an ongoing basis.

the last part of the work day, no matter what.

during time set aside ahead of time for this purpose.

Answer

Correct Answer: during time set aside ahead of time for this purpose.

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72. Classify the following task: busywork

non-urgent, unimportant

urgent, important

non-urgent, important

urgent, unimportant

Answer

Correct Answer: non-urgent, unimportant

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73. Employees who spend most of their time on tasks that are urgent and important will likely eventually experience:

Burnout

A sense of control

Lack of enthusiasm

Vision

Answer

Correct Answer: Burnout

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74. The most important work of the day should always be scheduled:

whenever the individual employee has the highest, best-quality focus.

just after a meal break.

first thing in the morning.

just before a meal break.

Answer

Correct Answer: whenever the individual employee has the highest, best-quality focus.

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75. Which activity would belong in the category of "not urgent and not important?"

Planning

Crises

Interruptions

Busywork

Answer

Correct Answer: Busywork

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76. Employees who spend most of their time on tasks that are not important, regardless of urgency, will likely eventually experience:

Vision

Balance

Lack of enthusiasm

Burnout

Answer

Correct Answer: Lack of enthusiasm

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77. A group's meeting agenda should be restricted to:

items relating to impending or past deadlines.

items relating to medium-term goals only.

the time available for discussion.

items relating to long-term goals only.

Answer

Correct Answer: the time available for discussion.

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78. Classify the following task: responding to a task-relevant email from a colleague

non-urgent, important

urgent, important

urgent, unimportant

non-urgent, unimportant

Answer

Correct Answer: non-urgent, important

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79. Classify the following task: relaxation

non-urgent, unimportant

non-urgent, important

urgent, important

urgent, unimportant

Answer

Correct Answer: non-urgent, important

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80. Generally, it is best to arrive for a meeting:

one hour or more before its scheduled start time.

precisely on time.

five-ten minutes ahead of its scheduled start time.

15-30 minutes before its scheduled start time.

Answer

Correct Answer: five-ten minutes ahead of its scheduled start time.

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81. An example of best practices of effective time management is

Delegate tasks to new team members

Focus on short term goals rather than long term goals

Delegating routine tasks and training juniors to handle it.

Do everything by yourself to avoid wasting time discussing the tasks with team members

Do only priority work and procrastinate the rest until you find time

Answer

Correct Answer: Delegating routine tasks and training juniors to handle it.

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82. Top-tier talent will attempt to avoid assignments that are:

Not important

Not urgent

Answer

Correct Answer: Not important

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83. Team projects are more time consuming when

the project time is incorrectly estimated

team has no proper structure

the tasks are not assigned according to team member's strengths.

team has no accountability

the project manager delegates tasks

Answer

Correct Answer: the tasks are not assigned according to team member's strengths.

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84. What is the best course of action for an email received from a supervisor, whose subject line reads: 'notes from today's meeting'

Respond immediately

Delegate

Discard immediately

File

Answer

Correct Answer: File

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85. Employees who spend most of their time on tasks that are urgent but not important will likely eventually experience:

A sense of control

Balance

Vision

Challenges seeing the long-term picture

Answer

Correct Answer: Challenges seeing the long-term picture

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86. In the workplace, the relationship between time management and stress is:

indirect: one can impact the other, but it is not clear how.

direct: challenges in one area will impact the other negatively, as well as the other way around.

one-directional: poor time management can cause stress, not the other way around.

one-directional: excellent time management can cause stress, but not the other way around.

Answer

Correct Answer: direct: challenges in one area will impact the other negatively, as well as the other way around.

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87. When is the ideal time to submit an application to a job or project?

As close to the deadline as possible– this shows that all pains have been taken to be sure the application is perfect.

Employers or managers take no note of such things.

As close to the posting time as possible– this shows enthusiasm and preparedness.

Far enough from the posting to show that time and attention have been invested in the process; far enough from the deadline to show that things were not left until the last minute.

Answer

Correct Answer: Far enough from the posting to show that time and attention have been invested in the process; far enough from the deadline to show that things were not left until the last minute.

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88. The importance of saying "no" to a new task or responsibility is emphasized because:

it contributes to employee empowerment and morale.

it enables employees and managers to set their own priorities, regardless of what their bosses suggest.

it frees an employee from tasks that could distract from more important directives or goals.

it allows managers to assert themselves in the face of executive interference.

Answer

Correct Answer: it frees an employee from tasks that could distract from more important directives or goals.

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89. When working on a project that involves several or more colleagues, interruptions:

will inevitably undermine productivity.

should be avoided at all costs.

should not occur often or at all, if the project is well-managed.

are to be expected and should be accounted for in advance.

Answer

Correct Answer: are to be expected and should be accounted for in advance.

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90. How might a creative manager deal with employee stress?

an unusual assignment that requires a change of scenery

by leaving that employee alone until he or she recovers composure

by redecorating that employee's work space as a surprise

by communicating less frequently

Answer

Correct Answer: an unusual assignment that requires a change of scenery

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91. True or false? Procrastination is a better workplace trait than perfectionism.

True

False: Perfectionism is a better workplace trait than procrastination.

False: both can impede progress in the workplace.

Answer

Correct Answer: False: both can impede progress in the workplace.

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92. In business, stress:

can only improve performance.

can be positive when appropriately channeled.

can only undermine success.

has the power to be negative, but is largely positive.

Answer

Correct Answer: can be positive when appropriately channeled.

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93. True or false? Day-to-day issues should never supercede larger strategic time priorities.

Generally true, except in crisis and other special situations

Generally false, except in crisis and other special situations

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: Generally true, except in crisis and other special situations

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94. All of these would be an acceptable choice when faced with a new task EXCEPT:

do it

delegate it

defuse it

deadline it

Answer

Correct Answer: defuse it

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95. ABC analysis ranks each task on the basis of:

Importance only

Importance and urgency

Importance and value

Value only

Answer

Correct Answer: Importance and urgency

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96. How much time should be spent on planning and scheduling, relative to taking action?

as much as is necessary, until a workable plan has emerged.

As little as possible.

No more than 30 miniutes.

No less than 5% of the total time allotted for the project.

Answer

Correct Answer: as much as is necessary, until a workable plan has emerged.

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97. What benefit might be derived from delegating a task you could do well yourself to an employee who is not strong in that area?

To observe that employee stretch and expand their skills in a low-risk situation.

To spend your time on tasks which cannot be delegated.

(All of these)

To introduce that employee to a new area of knowledge while providing expert oversight.

Answer

Correct Answer: (All of these)

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98. Which activity would belong in the category of "urgent and important?"

Crises

Busywork

Planning

Interruptions

Answer

Correct Answer: Crises

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99. The ideal management strategy for decision making is:

Trusting sub-ordinates to make the best decisions with no oversight.

Making all decisions one's self.

Managing the decision-making process, not individual decisions.

Managing individual decisions, not the decision-making process.

Answer

Correct Answer: Managing the decision-making process, not individual decisions.

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100. If one realizes that one has not budgeted enough time for an important task, a skilled manager should:

make sure that all employees stay late until the work is done.

take additional time to finish the task properly, immediately if at all possible.

re-evaluate the situation and adjust the schedule accordingly.

accept the setback, and hope that the missed deadline does not compromise larger projects.

Answer

Correct Answer: re-evaluate the situation and adjust the schedule accordingly.

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101. What is the accepted view of scheduling periods of 10-20 minutes in an otherwise busy work day, in which to do precisely nothing?

Useful for low-level workers, but not for managers

Generally helpful to productivity and morale, so long as they are kept in moderation.

An unequivocal waste of time.

An absolute necessity in all situations.

Answer

Correct Answer: Generally helpful to productivity and morale, so long as they are kept in moderation.

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102. Which of the following can contribute to overall office stress levels?

decoration, natural light, green space

(All of these)

degree of noise pollution

floor plan

Answer

Correct Answer: (All of these)

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103. Classify the following task: watching a TV show you do not enjoy

urgent, important

non-urgent, unimportant

urgent, unimportant

non-urgent, important

Answer

Correct Answer: non-urgent, unimportant

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104. Check lists and to-do lists are:

Two excellent tools for all kinds time management.

A waste of valuable time.

Useful for individuals, but not for groups.

Worthy of several hours of attention each day.

Answer

Correct Answer: Two excellent tools for all kinds time management.

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105. It's better to arrive earlier to a meeting, rather than later. True or False?

False

True

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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106. When a team members asks for help, feedback, or guidance, one should:

do nothing.

drop everything to help him or her.

refer that team member directly to a supervisor.

help as much as one reasonably can without compromising one's own responsibilities.

Answer

Correct Answer: help as much as one reasonably can without compromising one's own responsibilities.

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107. When setting goals for a given project, should one focus on:

medium-term goals.

short-term goals.

long-term goals.

(All of these)

Answer

Correct Answer: (All of these)

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108. Which of these could contribute to a missed deadline?

(All of these)

Difficulty saying no to extra assignments

Perfectionism

Procrastination

Answer

Correct Answer: (All of these)

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109. What action should you take if you accidentally missed a deadline?

Blame it on one of your co-workers.

Feel defeated and give up immediately.

Apologize for your mistake and if possible, request for an extension.

Whine and complain that you were not given enough time to complete your assignment.

Answer

Correct Answer: Apologize for your mistake and if possible, request for an extension.

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110. True or false? Generally speaking, the most important tasks should be done in the morning, or whenever productivity is at its highest.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: True

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111. On group projects, planning should be done:

at the management level only.

on the individual level only.

both on the group level and on the individual level.

on the group level only.

Answer

Correct Answer: both on the group level and on the individual level.

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112. When balancing multiple important tasks, what is generally the best strategy?

Focusing on all tasks at the same time.

Focusing on two or three tasks at a time, but no fewer.

Focusing on one task at a time, and changing focus when appropriate.

Focusing on two or three tasks at a time, but no more.

Answer

Correct Answer: Focusing on one task at a time, and changing focus when appropriate.

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113. Taking the time to come up with a contingency plan is:

a good idea for all employees.

a good idea for executives, but a waste of time for managers or low-level employees.

a waste of time for all employees.

Answer

Correct Answer: a good idea for all employees.

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114. Classify the following task: dealing with an upset client or vendor

urgent, unimportant

non-urgent, unimportant

non-urgent, important

urgent, important

Answer

Correct Answer: urgent, important

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115. The central principles of time management are based on maximizing all of the following EXCEPT:

efficiency

productivity

synergy

Answer

Correct Answer: synergy

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116. When delegating tasks, it is generally a good idea:

to delegate tasks which you would prefer not to do yourself.

to delegate tasks in which you are weak to team members who are strong in those areas.

to delegate less complex tasks.

te delegate more complex tasks.

Answer

Correct Answer: to delegate tasks in which you are weak to team members who are strong in those areas.

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117. Employers are likely to evaluate new hires' time management skills based on which of the following?

With tests and challenges during the hiring process (like this one!)

(All of these)

When a job application is submitted relative to a deadline.

Punctuality at interviews and phone appointments.

Answer

Correct Answer: (All of these)

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118. The best time to make a plan for a new task is:

mid-way through the process

towards the end of the process

after one has begun, but before the mid-point

before starting

Answer

Correct Answer: before starting

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119. Which would be the best atmosphere at the workplace to increase productivity?

None of these.

Many interruptions from co-workers throughout the day.

A high level of noise pollution in the workplace.

A quiet work environment with little to no distractions.

Answer

Correct Answer: A quiet work environment with little to no distractions.

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120. What do you do when someone else is late and preventing you from accomplishing your tasks?

Move on to another task, until your co-worker arrives.

Wait patiently until your co-worker arrives to work.

Go directly to your supervisor and complain.

Make a pot of coffee and read the newspaper.

When your co-worker arrives to work late, reprimand them immediately.

Answer

Correct Answer: Move on to another task, until your co-worker arrives.

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121. True or false? Only managers can be sure a meeting stays on schedule.

True

False

Answer

Correct Answer: False

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122. When deciding how to delegate tasks among your team, all of the following are important to consider EXCEPT:

The overall priority of the task at hand.

Strengths and weaknesses of individual team members.

The demands already placed on team members by other projects.

How interesting the task is to you personally.

Answer

Correct Answer: How interesting the task is to you personally.

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123. If challenged on an individual task within the context of a larger, group project, one should:

press on without asking for outside help or feedback.

share the work with a more experienced co-worker and ask for suggestions, provided they have time to help.

share the work with all team members, regardless of restraints on their time.

share the work with less-experienced, lower ranking personnel, insisting on their help.

Answer

Correct Answer: share the work with a more experienced co-worker and ask for suggestions, provided they have time to help.

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124. In business time-management, what does the acronym PAY stand for?

Priority Action Yardstick

Priority Application of Yen

Primary Attribution of Yield

Prioritize Activities by Yield

Answer

Correct Answer: Prioritize Activities by Yield

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125. Which activity would belong in the category of "not urgent, but important?"

Interruptions

Busywork

Planning

Crises

Answer

Correct Answer: Planning

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126. Classify the following task: an email from a supervisor marked 'immediate action required'

urgent, unimportant

urgent, important

non-urgent, non-important

non-urgent, important

Answer

Correct Answer: urgent, important

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1. Attending an impromptu sales meeting at the office is an example of a _____.

2. Painting your home is an example of a _____

3. The time spent planning an activity should

4. Which of the following statements is/are true? i)Time should not be wasted in reviewing performance, but used to plan the next task.ii)To be of any value, monitoring activities must result in decisions being made.

5. Which of the following statements is/are true?i)It is generally better to implement a fit-for-purpose rather than perfect solution.ii)Non-IT-based tools should not be used to assist in planning one's time.

6. Which of the following statements is/are true? i)You should not worry about things you cannot change.ii)You should always set yourself unachievable targets so that you are always striving as hard as possible.

7. In which of the following situations is 'Nominal Group Technique' used? i)When the group has new members ii)When some members are not participating iii)When tasks are allotted scores according to their importance iv)When the manager wants to reduce his workload

8. For effective time management, SMART objectives should be set. Which of the following is not part of the acronym 'SMART'?

9. Which of these techniques is usually associated with the Nominal Group Technique?

10. Every item is allotted a/an _________ in Time Charts.

11. What are 'displacement activities'?

12. Which is the first step in a Time Management schedule?

13. Which of the following statements is/are true? i)A complicated task is best decomposed into a series of discrete, manageable tasks. ii)It is better to switch frequently between concurrent tasks rather than complete them sequentially.

14. On what basis are the scores allotted in an Action Priority Matrix? i)The effect of the activity that is undertaken ii)The time that gets wasted in procrastination iii)The effort involved in doing the work

15. Which of these is a time stealer?

16. Which of the following exacerbates rather than actually causes stress?

17. Which of these does not get increased when you adopt a Time Management schedule?

18. Which of the following is NOT an effect associated with a 'Just-In-Time' approach to production?

19. What do the lengths of the bars in a Pareto chart indicate?

20. Which of the following is NOT a sensible way of handling stress?

21. 'Load-smoothing' is best defined as:

22. Which of the following statements is/are true? i)Time should not be invested in training unskilled staff. ii)Investing time incurs short-term opportunity costs.

23. Using __________ is an easy and fast way to achieve consensus on an issue.

24. 'Pareto Analysis' is also known as the ________ rule.

25. A/an ________ is an organized set of schedules which lists the time and the task/s to be executed.

26. Who proposed the Pareto principle?

27. According to the '5S' approach, which of the following implies keeping your environment clean and clear?

28. Which of the following statements is/are true? i)Some types of tasks are better suited to certain times of the day than others. ii)It is always better to prioritize 'urgent' tasks above 'important' ones.

29. Which of the following may affect your ability to handle stress? i)Illness ii)Hormones iii)Tiredness

30. Conducting a 'time and motion study' is primarily a means of:

31. Which of the following is the best definition of 'spending' time?

32. The 'Just-In-Time' approach to production means

33. Which of these is a principle of Time Management?

34. A/An ___________ is a specialized chart that exhibits data collected in such a way that important points necessary for the process under improvement can be demarcated.

35. Which of these is not necessarily a key element of a Time Management plan?

36. ________ is a drive and a stimulus that helps you to accomplish goals.

37. Which of the following statements is/are true? i)Managers who delegate usually experience lower absenteeism and staff turnover. ii)Someone who manages their time efficiently should never have to refuse to take on a task.

38. Which of the following variables must be balanced against 'schedule' to assess the effectiveness of a process? i)Quality ii)Scale iii)Cost

39. In which of the following situations would investing time be inadvisable?

40. Which of the following might hinder the implementation of a Time Management approach? i)Highly-motivated employees ii)Lack of funds to invest in tools iii)Predictable tasking iv)Workplace culture

41. Which of these is a hindrance in overcoming procrastination?

42. Which of the following statements is/are true? i)For optimal performance, work should be entirely stress-free. ii)Stress only applies to work-related issues.

43. Which of the following techniques was/were created by Jiro Kawakita?

44. Which of the following statements is/are true? i)Deadlines are always a motivating factor. ii)Time management principles do not apply to the staff primarily engaged In routine tasks.

45. Which of the following symptoms could NOT be the result of stress?

46. Which of the following activities is not an example of 'investing' time?

47. Which of the following statements is/are true? i)It is generally more efficient to respond to crises as they arise rather than invest time in preventing them. ii)An effective process should never be modified.

48. Delivering a motivating speech to employees can best be described as __________.

49. Which of the following is NOT an application of a Gantt chart?

50. According to Time Management principles, meetings are _______

51. Which of the following '5S' tools makes things easier to locate?

52. Classify the following task: meeting the expectations of colleagues or sub-ordinates

53. Classify the following task: arriving on time to a meeting at which one's presence is not necessary

54. A schedule for a complex, weeklong project should be broken down to units no smaller than:

55. Which is of greater consequence when evaluating when and how to do a task: urgency, or importance?

56. Analysts have pointed out all of the following potential problems with "to-do lists" EXCEPT:

57. Evaluate the following statement. "If you don't have enough time to do everything on your to-do list, wake up an hour earlier in the morning."

58. The 'Pareto Principle' or '80/20 rule' states that:

59. All of the following belong in the plan for a complex project EXCEPT:

60. True or false? Urgent, unimportant tasks should be privileged over non-urgent, important ones.

61. What is the best course of action for an email received from a supervisor, whose subject line reads: 'please complete this task within the month.'

62. What is the best course of action for an email received from a supervisor, whose subject line reads: 'notes for workers in [not your department].'

63. All of the following can contribute to under- or over-estimating the amount of time a given task can take EXCEPT:

64. Employees who spend most of their time on tasks that are non-urgent but important will likely eventually experience:

65. The concept of scheduling priorities, as opposed to prioritizing one's schedule, is meant to privilege:

66. True or false? The most important task must be completed first, regardless of its complexity or urgency.

67. Which is a way individuals can contribute to good group time management?

68. In a truly ideal situation, one would spend most of their time working on which kind of tasks?

69. True or false? Supervisors should always tell their employees in which order tasks should be prioritized.

70. When scheduling meetings, it's important to invite:

71. The best time to handle routine mail and correspondence is:

72. Classify the following task: busywork

73. Employees who spend most of their time on tasks that are urgent and important will likely eventually experience:

74. The most important work of the day should always be scheduled:

75. Which activity would belong in the category of "not urgent and not important?"

76. Employees who spend most of their time on tasks that are not important, regardless of urgency, will likely eventually experience:

77. A group's meeting agenda should be restricted to:

78. Classify the following task: responding to a task-relevant email from a colleague

79. Classify the following task: relaxation

4.
Which of the following statements is/are true?
i)Time should not be wasted in reviewing performance, but used to plan the next task.
ii)To be of any value, monitoring activities must result in decisions being made.

5.
Which of the following statements is/are true?
i)It is generally better to implement a fit-for-purpose rather than perfect solution.
ii)Non-IT-based tools should not be used to assist in planning one's time.

6.
Which of the following statements is/are true?

i)You should not worry about things you cannot change.
ii)You should always set yourself unachievable targets so that you are always striving as hard as possible.

7.
In which of the following situations is 'Nominal Group Technique' used?
i)When the group has new members
ii)When some members are not participating
iii)When tasks are allotted scores according to their importance
iv)When the manager wants to reduce his workload

8.

For effective time management, SMART objectives should be set. Which of the following is not part of the acronym 'SMART'?

9.
Which of these techniques is usually associated with the Nominal Group Technique?

10.
Every item is allotted a/an _________ in Time Charts.

11.
What are 'displacement activities'?

12.
Which is the first step in a Time Management schedule?

13.
Which of the following statements is/are true?

i)A complicated task is best decomposed into a series of discrete, manageable tasks.

ii)It is better to switch frequently between concurrent tasks rather than complete them sequentially.

14.
On what basis are the scores allotted in an Action Priority Matrix?

i)The effect of the activity that is undertaken

ii)The time that gets wasted in procrastination

iii)The effort involved in doing the work

15.
Which of these is a time stealer?

16.
Which of the following exacerbates rather than actually causes stress?

17.
Which of these does not get increased when you adopt a Time Management schedule?

18.
Which of the following is NOT an effect associated with a 'Just-In-Time' approach to production?

19.
What do the lengths of the bars in a Pareto chart indicate?

20.
Which of the following is NOT a sensible way of handling stress?

21.
'Load-smoothing' is best defined as:

22.
Which of the following statements is/are true?

i)Time should not be invested in training unskilled staff.

ii)Investing time incurs short-term opportunity costs.

23.
Using __________ is an easy and fast way to achieve consensus on an issue.

24.
'Pareto Analysis' is also known as the ________ rule.

25.
A/an ________ is an organized set of schedules which lists the time and the task/s to be executed.

26.
Who proposed the Pareto principle?

27.
According to the '5S' approach, which of the following implies keeping your environment clean and clear?

28.
Which of the following statements is/are true?

i)Some types of tasks are better suited to certain times of the day than others.

ii)It is always better to prioritize 'urgent' tasks above 'important' ones.

29.
Which of the following may affect your ability to handle stress?

i)Illness

ii)Hormones

iii)Tiredness

30.
Conducting a 'time and motion study' is primarily a means of:

31.
Which of the following is the best definition of 'spending' time?

32.
The 'Just-In-Time' approach to production means

33.
Which of these is a principle of Time Management?

34.
A/An ___________ is a specialized chart that exhibits data collected in such a way that important points necessary for the process under improvement can be demarcated.

35.
Which of these is not necessarily a key element of a Time Management plan?

36.
________ is a drive and a stimulus that helps you to accomplish goals.

37.
Which of the following statements is/are true?

i)Managers who delegate usually experience lower absenteeism and staff turnover.

ii)Someone who manages their time efficiently should never have to refuse to take on a task.

38.
Which of the following variables must be balanced against 'schedule' to assess the effectiveness of a process?

i)Quality

ii)Scale

iii)Cost

39.
In which of the following situations would investing time be inadvisable?

40.
Which of the following might hinder the implementation of a Time Management approach?

i)Highly-motivated employees

ii)Lack of funds to invest in tools

iii)Predictable tasking

iv)Workplace culture

41.
Which of these is a hindrance in overcoming procrastination?

42.
Which of the following statements is/are true?

i)For optimal performance, work should be entirely stress-free.

ii)Stress only applies to work-related issues.

43.
Which of the following techniques was/were created by Jiro Kawakita?

44.
Which of the following statements is/are true?

i)Deadlines are always a motivating factor.

ii)Time management principles do not apply to the staff primarily engaged In routine tasks.

45.
Which of the following symptoms could NOT be the result of stress?

46.
Which of the following activities is not an example of 'investing' time?

47.
Which of the following statements is/are true?

i)It is generally more efficient to respond to crises as they arise rather than invest time in preventing them.

ii)An effective process should never be modified.

48.
Delivering a motivating speech to employees can best be described as __________.

49.
Which of the following is NOT an application of a Gantt chart?

50.
According to Time Management principles, meetings are _______

51.
Which of the following '5S' tools makes things easier to locate?