Managing Time Effectively

Managing Time Effectively BUS 520 Organizational Behavior Abstract `In order for an organization to be runeffectively you must manage your time wisely. Procrastination should not play a major part in your daily duties. It is also important for managers and employees to go through the decision making process before making an imperative decision. This will help to eliminate barriersthat are set up for failure. Teamwork and team building skills also play a major part in the workplace. Everyone should realize that there is a common goal for which each individual has a shared responsibility.` ` Effective time management is a systematicprocess that takes determination and a long-term commitment. Time management skills are your abilities to recognize and solve personal time management problems. With good time management skills,you are in control of your time, life, stress, and energy levels. You are able to maintain balance between your work, personal, and family lives. You have enough flexibility to respond to new opportunities. All time management skills are learnable. You will see much improvement by simple becoming aware of the essence and causes of common personal time management problems. Depending on your personal situation, such obstaclesmay be the primary reason why you procrastinate, have difficulties saying no, delegating, or making time management decisions. ` ` Decision-making skills are also a key component of time management skills. Decision-making can be hard. Almost any decision involves some conflicts or dissatisfactions. The difficult part is to pick one solution where the positive outcome can outweighthe possible losses. Avoiding decisions all together seems easier. Yet, making your own decisions and accepting the consequences are the only way to stay in control of your time, your success, and your life.` 1. Recognize that you have a problem. a.Look at a wide range of options. b. Do not

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