________ is a drive and a stimulus that helps you to accomplish goals.
Delegation 0.0%
Saying 'no' 0.0%
Procrastination 0.0%
Motivation 100.0%
'Load-smoothing' is best defined as:
ensuring that work is evenly-distributed across a time period. 0.0%
giving a mixture of tasks to different people. 0.0%
minimising risk by using multiple suppliers. 100.0%
minimising the amount of unused supplies being stored. 0.0%
'Pareto Analysis' is also known as the ________ rule.
20/80 0.0%
70/30 0.0%
30/70 0.0%
80/20 100.0%
A/an ________ is an organized set of schedules which lists the time and the task/s to be executed.
timetable 100.0%
pareto chart 0.0%
affinity diagram 0.0%
to-do list 0.0%
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 0.0%
Affinity Diagram 0.0%
Time Chart 100.0%
Control Chart 0.0%
According to the '5S' approach, which of the following implies keeping your environment clean and clear?
Sorting 0.0%
Setting in Order 100.0%
Shine 0.0%
Standardizing 0.0%
According to Time Management principles, meetings are _______
a waste of time. 0.0%
primarily about avoiding getting on with real work. 100.0%
to last no longer than an hour. 0.0%
an example of investing time. 0.0%
Conducting a 'time and motion study' is primarily a means of:
identifying where a process can be made more efficient. 0.0%
charting where employees are at a given time. 0.0%
identifying underperforming workers. 100.0%
identifying unprofitable products to be discontinued. 0.0%
Delivering a motivating speech to employees can best be described as __________.
spending time. 0.0%
wasting time. 0.0%
investing time. 100.0%
saving time. 0.0%
Every item is allotted a/an _________ in Time Charts.
room 0.0%
house 100.0%
abode 0.0%
home 0.0%
For effective time management, SMART objectives should be set. Which of the following is not part of the acronym 'SMART'?
Specific 0.0%
Measurable 0.0%
Achievable 100.0%
Rigid 0.0%
Time-bounded 0.0%
They all are. 0.0%
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 t...
Only i and ii 0.0%
Only i and iii 0.0%
Only i and iv 0.0%
Only ii and iii 100.0%
Only ii and iv 0.0%
Only iii and iv 0.0%
In which of the following situations would investing time be inadvisable?
Getting a new member of staff up to speed. 0.0%
Where a return on the investment is not guaranteed. 0.0%
Where the cost of the investment is high. 100.0%
Where return on the invested time is small and will take a long time to realize. 0.0%
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 ...
None of the above 100.0%
Only i 0.0%
Only ii 0.0%
Only iii 0.0%
Only i and ii 0.0%
Only i and iii 0.0%
Only ii and iii 0.0%
All of the above 0.0%
The 'Just-In-Time' approach to production means
delivering products to customers more quickly. 0.0%
closely monitoring the hours worked by employees. 0.0%
prioritising 'schedule' above any other variable. 100.0%
minimising the amount of unused stock owned by a company. 0.0%
The time spent planning an activity should
be minimized. 0.0%
be approximately 5% of the time spent conducting it. 0.0%
not be included in calculating its overall cost. 100.0%
be proportional to its importance and complexity. 0.0%
Using __________ is an easy and fast way to achieve consensus on an issue.
Action Priority Matrix 0.0%
Nominal Group Technique 0.0%
Pareto Charts 0.0%
Delegation 100.0%
What are 'displacement activities'?
Prioritizing an activity above another. 0.0%
Activities undertaken to put off starting something more difficult. 100.0%
A means of calculating the amount of time wasted. 0.0%
An important stage in the planning process. 0.0%
What do the lengths of the bars in a Pareto chart indicate?
Frequency 0.0%
Time Stealers 0.0%
Important Tasks 0.0%
Urgent Tasks 100.0%
Which is the first step in a Time Management schedule?
Procrastination 0.0%
Setting up goals 0.0%
Prioritization of goals 0.0%
Reviewing your plan 100.0%
Which of the following '5S' tools makes things easier to locate?
Shine 0.0%
Standardize 100.0%
Set in order 0.0%
Sustain 0.0%
Which of the following activities is not an example of 'investing' time?
Attending a training course. 0.0%
Manufacturing products 0.0%
Designing a more efficient process 100.0%
Delegating a task to a subordinate 0.0%
Which of the following exacerbates rather than actually causes stress?
Time pressure. 0.0%
Lack of skills or knowledge to be able to execute tasks. 0.0%
Excess workload. 100.0%
Illness. 0.0%
Which of the following is NOT a sensible way of handling stress?
Exercise. 0.0%
Relaxation techniques. 0.0%
Increased alcohol consumption. 100.0%
Setting aside time to focus on other things. 0.0%
Eating healthily. 0.0%
These are all sensible ways of handling stress. 0.0%
Which of the following is NOT an application of a Gantt chart?
Scheduling activities within a project. 0.0%
Assigning activities to individuals. 0.0%
Determining the cost of particular activities. 0.0%
Mapping the dependencies between activities. 100.0%
Which of the following is NOT an effect associated with a 'Just-In-Time' approach to production?
Improved cash flow. 0.0%
Reduced storage costs. 0.0%
Reduced motivation among workers. 0.0%
Increased vulnerability to the reliability of suppliers. 100.0%
Which of the following is the best definition of 'spending' time?
Using time unproductively. 100.0%
Using time productively, but without delivering future improvements. 0.0%
Using time to develop relationships with colleagues. 0.0%
Using time to source suppliers for procurement. 0.0%
Which of the following may affect your ability to handle stress? i)Illness ii)Hormones iii)Tiredness
None of the above 0.0%
Only i 100.0%
Only ii 0.0%
Only iii 0.0%
Only i and ii 0.0%
Only i and iii 0.0%
Only ii and iii 0.0%
All of the above 0.0%
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 100.0%
Only i and iii 0.0%
Only i and iv 0.0%
Only ii and iii 0.0%
Only ii and iv 0.0%
Only iii and iv 0.0%
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...
Both are true 0.0%
Only i is true 100.0%
Only ii is true 0.0%
Neither is true 0.0%
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 rat...
Both are true 0.0%
Only i is true 0.0%
Only ii is true 100.0%
Neither is true 0.0%
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 0.0%
Only i is true 0.0%
Only ii is true 100.0%
Neither is true 0.0%
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 0.0%
Only i is true 0.0%
Only ii is true 100.0%
Neither is true 0.0%
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 o...
Both are true 0.0%
Only i is true 100.0%
Only ii is true 0.0%
Neither is true 0.0%
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 b...
Both are true 0.0%
Only i is true 0.0%
Only ii is true 100.0%
Neither is true 0.0%
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 re...
Both are true 0.0%
Only i is true 0.0%
Only ii is true 100.0%
Neither is true 0.0%
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'...
Both are true 0.0%
Only i is true 100.0%
Only ii is true 0.0%
Neither is true 0.0%
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 100.0%
Only i is true 0.0%
Only ii is true 0.0%
Neither is true 0.0%
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 deci...
Both are true 0.0%
Only i is true 0.0%
Only ii is true 100.0%
Neither is true 0.0%
Which of the following symptoms could NOT be the result of stress?
Headaches. 100.0%
Eczema. 0.0%
Insomnia. 0.0%
Forgetfulness.. 0.0%
All of these could result from stress. 0.0%
Which of the following techniques was/were created by Jiro Kawakita?
Pareto Charts 0.0%
Affinity Diagrams 0.0%
Nominal Group Technique 100.0%
To-do lists 0.0%
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 0.0%
Only i 0.0%
Only ii 100.0%
Only iii 0.0%
Only i and ii 0.0%
Only i and iii 0.0%
Only ii and iii 0.0%
All of the above 0.0%
Which of these does not get increased when you adopt a Time Management schedule?
Efficiency 100.0%
Time 0.0%
Ability to monitor 0.0%
Productivity 0.0%
Which of these is a hindrance in overcoming procrastination?
Completing the toughest task first 0.0%
Following a Time Management schedule 100.0%
Asking for help 0.0%
Effective management 0.0%
Which of these is a principle of Time Management?
Setting realistic goals 0.0%
Procrastination 0.0%
Time is reversible 0.0%
Be reactive, not proactive 100.0%
Which of these is a time stealer?
Red Tape 100.0%
Sickness 0.0%
Unclear communication 0.0%
All of the above 0.0%
Which of these is not necessarily a key element of a Time Management plan?
Defining goals 0.0%
Prioritizing goals 100.0%
Ascertaining Time 0.0%
Controlling Time 0.0%
Which of these techniques is usually associated with the Nominal Group Technique?
Time Charts 0.0%
Pareto Charts 0.0%
Affinity Diagrams 0.0%
Delphi Method 100.0%
Who proposed the Pareto principle?
Joseph M. Juran 0.0%
Vilfredo Pareto 0.0%
Julie Morgenstern 0.0%
Henry Kissinger 100.0%