Leadership Test 1: Time
Management with complete
verified solutions already graded
A+
what is time management - answer -making optimal use of available
time
-good time management skills allow an individual to spend time on
things that matter
the essential tasks to optimize time management include - answer -
prioritizing duties
-managing and controlling crises
-reducing stress
-balancing work and personal time
three basic steps to time management - answer 1. Allow time for
planning and establish priorities
2. Complete the highest-priority task whenever possible, and finish
one task before beginning another
3. Reprioritize based on the remaining tasks and on new information
that may have been received
two common planning mistakes by new managers - answer 1.
underestimate the importance of regular planning
2. failure to allot adequate time for planning
-in addition, many individuals fail to allow enough time for their
plans to be carried out
, -planning fallacies occur when individuals are overly optimistic
about the time it will take to complete a task
time efficient work environment - answer • Gather all supplies
needed before starting an activity
• Group activities that are in the same location
• Use time estimates
• Document nursing interventions as soon as possible after they are
completed
• Always strive to end the work day on time
three categories of prioritization - answer dont do
do later
do now
making a list - answer -appropriate for managing daily tasks
-should only list what can be accomplished in a day
-review lists from previous days
-if the same tasks appears on the list one must assess why it was
not accomplished
reprioritizing - answer -reprioritize after major tasks are
accomplished because other priorities may no longer be accurate
-no amount of planning can prevent an occasional crisis
-if a crisis occurs, original priorities for the day may be set aside and
a new plan should be put in effect
interruptions - answer -first and middle level managers experience
more interruptions than upper level managers
-leaders must demonstrate flexibility and the ability to regroup
when new information or tasks emerge as priorities
Management with complete
verified solutions already graded
A+
what is time management - answer -making optimal use of available
time
-good time management skills allow an individual to spend time on
things that matter
the essential tasks to optimize time management include - answer -
prioritizing duties
-managing and controlling crises
-reducing stress
-balancing work and personal time
three basic steps to time management - answer 1. Allow time for
planning and establish priorities
2. Complete the highest-priority task whenever possible, and finish
one task before beginning another
3. Reprioritize based on the remaining tasks and on new information
that may have been received
two common planning mistakes by new managers - answer 1.
underestimate the importance of regular planning
2. failure to allot adequate time for planning
-in addition, many individuals fail to allow enough time for their
plans to be carried out
, -planning fallacies occur when individuals are overly optimistic
about the time it will take to complete a task
time efficient work environment - answer • Gather all supplies
needed before starting an activity
• Group activities that are in the same location
• Use time estimates
• Document nursing interventions as soon as possible after they are
completed
• Always strive to end the work day on time
three categories of prioritization - answer dont do
do later
do now
making a list - answer -appropriate for managing daily tasks
-should only list what can be accomplished in a day
-review lists from previous days
-if the same tasks appears on the list one must assess why it was
not accomplished
reprioritizing - answer -reprioritize after major tasks are
accomplished because other priorities may no longer be accurate
-no amount of planning can prevent an occasional crisis
-if a crisis occurs, original priorities for the day may be set aside and
a new plan should be put in effect
interruptions - answer -first and middle level managers experience
more interruptions than upper level managers
-leaders must demonstrate flexibility and the ability to regroup
when new information or tasks emerge as priorities
